How can I set up SiteSearch360 with Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Setting up SiteSearch360 with Webflow

SiteSearch360 is a powerful and customizable search engine that can be seamlessly integrated with Webflow. By setting up SiteSearch360 on your Webflow site, you can enhance search functionality and provide a better user experience for your visitors. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Create an Account: Start by creating an account on SiteSearch360's website. You will need to sign up and choose a plan that suits your needs. SiteSearch360 offers a free plan as well as paid plans with additional features and higher search limits.

  2. Create a New Search Engine: Once you have created an account, log in to SiteSearch360 and navigate to the dashboard. Click on "Add new search engine" to create a new search engine for your Webflow site. Give your search engine a name that helps you identify it easily.

  3. Configure Search Engine Settings: After creating the search engine, you will be redirected to its settings page. Here, you can customize various settings to align the search engine with your Webflow site's design and functionality. Some of the key settings to configure include search result layout, sorting options, filters, and autocomplete settings.

  4. Import Webflow Pages: In order for SiteSearch360 to index your Webflow site's content, you need to import the pages. SiteSearch360 provides a convenient Webflow integration that makes this process simple. Click on the "Import Pages" button, and SiteSearch360 will automatically scan your Webflow site and fetch all the relevant pages.

  5. Customize Search Box: To display the search box on your Webflow site, you need to generate the search box code from SiteSearch360 and add it to your Webflow project. Go to the "Search Box" section in SiteSearch360, where you can customize the appearance and behavior of the search box. Once you are done customizing, copy the generated code.

  6. Add Search Box to Webflow: In your Webflow project, navigate to the page where you want to add the search box. Drag and drop an HTML Embed element onto the page. Paste the generated search box code into the HTML Embed's code field. Adjust the size and position of the search box as needed, and save your changes.

  7. Publish: Once you have added the search box to your Webflow project, make sure to republish your site so that the changes take effect. SiteSearch360 will now start indexing your Webflow site's content and provide search results through the integrated search box.

Conclusion

Setting up SiteSearch360 with Webflow is straightforward and can greatly enhance the search functionality on your Webflow site. By following the steps outlined above, you can integrate SiteSearch360 seamlessly and provide your site visitors with a powerful and customizable search experience.

Additional Questions

  1. How do I customize the appearance of the SiteSearch360 search box?
  2. Can I enable search filters with SiteSearch360 on my Webflow site?
  3. Are there any limitations on the number of pages or searches with the SiteSearch360 free plan?