How to get the most out of the search functions

How to get the most out of the search functions is detailed here. When you click on a post you will find that there are two ways to search for an article. They are Search By Category, Search by Name and Recent Post.

Image of the search result page. Shows results and search methods.
Image of the search result page. Shows results and search methods.

 

Search Functions

Search By Name

Type in a name, word or phrase in the search bar.

Hit enter. The search results page will be shown with the result that closely matches your search. Click on numbers at the bottom of the page to see a different result.

Example: Enter the word rental.

The search results will bring back all articles that reference the word rental.

Image of search bar for name search.
Image of the search bar for a Name Search. The name rental info has been inserted

It will show the best article match for the search.

Image of best match from Search By Name
Image of the best match from Search By Name. Click on the article to read it.

And it will show the go-to page numbers you can click on to see other articles.

Image of Go To Page section. This shows page numbers 1 through 44
Image of Go To Page section. This shows page numbers 1 through 44. Click on the number to go to that page.

Refine The Search

To narrow the search results use a word to restrict the results. In this case, let’s use the Rental Info category. Here, the search returns fewer hits. This time the articles deal with rental info.

Notice the two search methods do not necessarily return the same articles.

Note: You can use these methods to narrow or expand your search.

Image of search bar for name search.
Image of the search bar for Name Search. Here the name rental info has been inserted

Search by Category

Click on the dropdown menu and select the category of interest.

The search result page will show all articles under that category.

This method can return a wide range of results. refining your search will narrow your search

Image of Select Category dropdown menu
Image of Select Category dropdown menu
Image of category list from Category Search drop downmeniu
Image of category list from Category Search dropdown menu.

Recent Post

The homepage shows two recent posts.

On posted articles, you will see the five most recent post

Click on the post to read the article.

Image of search options and recent post section
Image of search options and recent post section