JAutosearch for Joomla 1.5
Instant results as you type
NOTE: JAutosearch is currently down for maintenance while we address some issues and evaluate its current usage in its beta stage. Thank you for your support! If you would like to stay up-to-date on the status of the plugin, please make sure to join the mailing list at the bottom of the page or follow us via Twitter.
Introducing JAutosearch, a new search engine plugin from 'corePHP' that allows you to query results on your website in real time as visitors are typing into the search bar. JAutosearch will actively predict what the user is looking for and present a list of suggested keywords as well a quick pick of results based on the suggestions available.
JAutosearch offers a simple to install, yet enormously useful tool for your visitors, helping them find what they are looking for even if they might not know the proper terminology or keywords to use.
Normally, searching your website is one of the most resource intensive operations that Joomla! needs to perform. JAutosearch eliminates this operation by performing all processing off-site in our data center on our new search engine. In short, JAutosearch does not use any of your server resources to process a query. Also, due to the fact that it is highly likely that a visitor will find what they are looking for from the suggestions offered by JAutosearch, you should see an immediate reduction in search related processing on your server!
Features
Simple Installation
Once installed, JAutosearch will automatically apply to the native Joomla! search module. If you are not using the native Joomla! search module, simply add the class or ID of the search module you are currently using into the configuration. When this step is completed, your chosen search module will be enhanced with JAutosearch.
Powerful and Accurate Suggest System
Your users will never have to guess what they are looking for again! JAutosearch provides an accurate suggest system that points the user to exactly what they are looking for. If the user is vague, it will guide them with relevant suggestions designed to help them reach their destination.
Real Time Search Results
JAutosearch provides search term suggestions in real time as the user types. As the user adds characters into the search bar, the suggested results are updated accordingly.
JAutosearch Runs All Operations Offsite
Many Joomla! components use the standard Joomla! search, which can be heavy on server resources, especially for large sites. We took a brand new approach and created a product that performs its processing directly in our data center. This reduces the demand on your server and will result in faster processing. Let JAutosearch do the heavy lifting for you!
In addition, our search engine that is used by JAutosearch looks through your ENTIRE site to find results. That includes all the component data that never is found in Joomla! searches. Let JAutosearch point your users in the right direction and eliminate the guesswork!
Auto Spell Checking
JAutosearch will automatically spell check search queries and offer suggestions based on correct spellings - a must for websites that cater to international users!
Attractive User Interface
JAutosearch comes with over 20 attractive themes that can be quickly integrated into your site design template. Plus, you can easily build your own theme to fit the unique style of your site!
Extensive Configuration Options
These options allow you to customize JAutosearch to best complement your website.
- Limit Suggestions: Limit the amount of suggestions that are outputted to the user.
- Domain: Determine the domain that JAutosearch is searching and is attached to.
- Access Key: You will receive an access key during sign-up - this will allow us to identify and verify your site.
- Themes: Instantly change the themes of JAutosearch.
- Highlight Color: Define the color to highlight the link.
- Width: Define the width of the JAutosearch output box.
- Y-Direction: Define how the results will output. (Below or above the input box.)
- Key-press Delay: Define the delay time until the user starts to see results.
- Enable Caching: Define whether or not you want to cache your results.
- Cache Lifetime: Define how long you would like to cache the results.
- Search Input Selector: Define the search input box you want JAutosearch to load on.
- Load JQuery: If you have JQuery already loaded, you have the ability to turn this off.
- Load JQuery UI: If you have the JQuery UI already loaded, you have the ability to turn this off.
Advantages
The advantages of JAutosearch
JAutosearch will instantly provide improved search results, improved usability, and the knowledge that users will find exactly what they are looking for. JAutosearch has many advantages over default Joomla! search along with other search components on the market. Here are a few:
- Search results in a matter of seconds! No more second-guessing.
- Instant search suggestions that update in real-time as the user types their query. No need to tinker to get the results that you want.
- No maintenance and no server load. All queries process off site and utilize 'corePHP's search engine. Additionally, normal Joomla! searches skip over parts of your site such as component data. The search engine used by JAutosearch looks through your entire site, resulting in more thorough and accurate search results!
- Easy to theme. Using the JQuery UI library, you can easily skin a design or pick from the 20+ themes that we have available.
- Lightweight, fast and accurate.
Requirements
What is required to make JAutosearch work?
- Visitors must have JavaScript enabled.
- Apache 1.3+ or IIS 5.0+
- PHP 5.x and above.
- Joomla! 1.5.x
- A website.
Benefits
Faster Searches
Faster searches mean your users get faster results...resulting in increased ROI.
Smarter Search
JAutosearch brings up the chosen results in a new window so users never leave the original page. This way, if users don't find what they are looking for, navigating back is quick and easy.
Easy Activation
Just activate it in the plugins manager (system/JAutosearch) and your search will be instantly enhanced!