Add a Search Function to a non db site?

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by Eone, Jun 30, 2006.

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    I am looking for solutions to add a search function to a product driven site that is not database driven. The site consists of thousands of static product pages but is in need of a search function.

    Can anyone recommend a solution via third party apps or otherwise?
     
    Eone, Jun 30, 2006 IP
  2. mad4

    mad4 Peon

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    Use the google API if your site is fully indexed. It needs php knowledge to make it look professional though.
     
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    ludwig Notable Member

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    my solution adn recommendation is the software "Search Engine Builder Professional" it will create the function with JavaScript or ASP and MsACCESS. So find the software and use it.

    PM if you can't find it I'll try to find it for you. I use it for www.gta.am and it works just perfect for me.
     
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    brian394 Well-Known Member

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    As mad4 suggested you can use the Google API, however I believe they limit you to 1,000 queries per day. Ideally to perform an in-site search you would want to convert to a database-driven site (if possible). This will make things much easier in the long run. If that is impossible (or impractical), you can always include a Google search box and have it perform a site: search for your domain. Something like this...

    
<form method="get" action="http://www.google.com/search">
 <input type="hidden" name="domains" value="your-domain-here.com">
 <input type="hidden" name="sitesearch" value="your-domain-here.com">
 <input type="text" name="q" size="11" value="">
 <input type="submit" name="sa" value="Search">
</form>
    Code (markup):
     
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