Search enhancement by external offloading
ElasticProbe enhances WordPress search by replacing the default SQL-based system with Elasticsearch, which is better suited for handling large volumes of content and more complex queries. This allows for faster and more relevant search results, particularly on sites with custom post types, fields, and metadata.
The plugin supports fuzzy matching to account for minor spelling errors, variations in word forms and different verb tenses, helping users find content even if their search input isn’t exact. By indexing custom fields, taxonomies, and tags, ElasticProbe broadens the search scope and improves result accuracy without requiring significant changes to your site’s structure.
This approach provides a more efficient and flexible search experience for both site administrators and visitors.
Enabling “Post Search” in ElasticProbe plugin
- Log into your WordPress admin area (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.tld/wp-admin). - Locate ElasticProbe in your list of installed plugins from the sidebar and click on it.
- Navigate to the Post Search
- Enhance your site’s search functionality by enabling Post Search (marked as 1 in the image)
To learn more about Weighting (marked as 2 in the image) and Highlighting (marked as 3 in the image) and how to configure them, visit links below: