My template has a search box. How do I make it work?

I'm using a template for my new website, and it comes with a search box.

You type in your query, then hit the go button.

How would I make this thing work?

Thanks guys.

 

The search box would not work with an actual search engine hooked to it. Usually, content management systems come with search tools built in, so you should be able to use your template search box to integrate its functionality with the actual search tool. If you are thinking about using plain HTML for your site instead of a CMS, you might have a problem with that.

 

I could write an essay, but this will be more useful:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=search+box&spell=1

Ash

 

Out of the 767,000,000 google results, have you actually tried any of the first page ones?
An essay would probably better

 

so you're saying scrap the search box i have.... and start over using googles (or MSN's etc)?

 

No, not at all. It's just that it depends on how your website is built. If it integrates a search tool, then you can havea working search box on your website. If not, you could add a google search box in place, if that's an acceptable alternative for you.