Introduction:
Activating and configuring Network Search in the BuddyBoss Platform lets you search the entire network for social content and custom post types. This feature displays search results in an autocomplete drop-down, ensuring users can quickly find relevant content across the site. Note: The default WordPress search only works for pages and blog posts.
Activating Network Search
Network Search allows you to search everything within your BuddyBoss site—including social groups, members, pages, posts, forums, media, documents, custom post types, and user-generated content.
Step 1: Activate the Component
- Go to WordPress Dashboard > BuddyBoss > Components.
- Check the box for Network Search to activate it.
Configuring Network Search
Step 2: Configure Search Settings
- Go to WordPress Dashboard > BuddyBoss > Settings > Search.
- Check the boxes for the BuddyBoss components you want to search through (such as social groups, members, forums, media, and documents).
- Check the boxes for WordPress Pages and Posts to enable Searching for it.
- Enable the autocomplete feature by checking the corresponding option.
- Enter the number of search results to display in the dropdown.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: Why is my Network Search not returning results for certain content?
A: Ensure that the desired content types are checked in the Search Settings.
Q: How do I enable the autocomplete feature?
A: Confirm that the Enable Autocomplete option is checked in the Search Settings, and that you have specified the number of search results to display.
Q: Why does the default WordPress search only work for pages and posts?
A: The default WordPress search is limited to pages and blog posts. Network Search expands this functionality to include all BuddyBoss social content and custom post types.
Activating and configuring Network Search in BuddyBoss enhances your site’s search capabilities by providing a comprehensive, network-wide search tool. By fine-tuning these settings, you improve user experience and ensure that community members can easily access all relevant content across your platform.
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