A search function that understands what you mean
Visitors who search want to buy or get something done. But the standard search on many websites finds nothing as soon as there is a typo. We build search functions that are blazing fast and handle typos, synonyms and partial words.
Why a smart search function?
On a site with many products, articles or pages, search is often the fastest route for your visitor. A good search function:
- Also finds results with typos ("naturall stone") and partial words
- Shows results while typing, in milliseconds
- Lets visitors filter by category, price or other attributes
- Puts the most important results on top, and you decide what is important
With online stores we see the difference immediately: visitors who search and find, order more often.
Algolia or Meilisearch: we know both
For smart search we work with two proven search engines, and we advise honestly which one fits you:
- Meilisearch: open source and self-hosted, so no costs per search. Our default choice for most projects, including this site itself.
- Algolia: a paid cloud service with extras such as extensive analytics and A/B testing. Strong for large international stores.
Want to go one step further? With vector search and AI we build search functions that understand what you mean, even when the exact word appears nowhere on your site.
Frequently asked questions
Usually, yes. The search engine runs alongside your site and indexes your content; we then build the search function into it. For Laravel and Statamic sites that is a proven recipe.
With Meilisearch you pay no licence, only the integration and the hosting. Algolia charges per search, which can add up with lots of traffic. We calculate both scenarios for you in advance.
Yes. We index whatever you want: pages, products, documents or a knowledge base. Combined with AI if you like, so visitors can ask a plain question.