We will discuss advanced search in detail in this chapter. But first let us look at the standard search, which is sufficient for many applications. The standard search does not have to be installed; it is included with the basic version of TYPO3. With this search, the user can browse the site for headings and key words. To integrate the standard search, select Search form as content element.
Although the search function is fully usable, it has blatant weaknesses that do not really affect functionality but make it difficult to use, especially for laypersons. How is a user supposed to know what Search in Headers and Keywords means? It is therefore important to customize the search mask to the point that not only the design, but also the user-friendliness addresses today's raised expectations.
We will strictly be dealing with expanded possibilities of search-optimization. We will not be discussing basic issues such as how search works, etc.