Can we add a PRODUCT search box please?

[Karen Thomas]

Hi there,

I noticed that the search button (magnifying glass icon) at the top right, searches for all content on the site (along with the search box on mobile).

I’d like my customers to be able to search for PRODUCTS only. So that it lists the search results in the same way as a product category search would be done – so that products can easily be added to basket or favourites. I have added the Woocommerce Product Search Widget to my footer, but don’t know how I can add a widget to the main search bar or top of every pages content (where customers would see it)

Also I’d like to have the product search BOX instead of the little magnifying icon in the titlebar menu as not many people are tech savvy enough to realise that it’s for search. Most users are used to seeing a box to type in.

Many thanks,

Karen

[Karen Thomas]

Bumping this one as still waiting for an answer, thank you

[George]

If you use the BuddyBoss Global Search Plugin (in the freebies section), it will allow you to select the content that you want displayed in the search results. I have ONLY products selected, so all searches currently only display products with the search term.

BuddyPress Global Search

[Karen Thomas]

Thanks so much George – that’s a lot better as only showing products now thank you!

What I need is the product search box that the lists the results in a normal product gallery list with prices and add to basket button etc.

I also need a proper search box as the magnifying icon is getting missed by users. Search is THE most used functionality on any website but in the One Social theme it’s not obvious to users who aren’t very tech savvy.

Many thanks

Karen

[Donna]

Watching this thread. My customers are asking for a larger, more prominent search box that displays products the same way they’re displayed on SHOP page. Right now it appears to be single a single column display and it’s HUGE.

This search box and its results page are top priority for our customers. Without it, we’re in a lot of trouble. Using the woocommerce search products widget right now but it doesn’t display well on your theme.

[Anonymous]

@thehappycouponer @conscious-crafties @georgeallen003
I have included it inside our todo list, it should be available inside coming version updates, not promising for next version.
Regards
Varun Dubey

[Karen Thomas]

Thank you!

[Donna]

@conscious-crafties – We just fixed this issue by adding this Woocommerce plugin – https://docs.woothemes.com/document/woocommerce-product-search/ Shortcode allows you to place it aywhere you want on pages and the widget looks much better in the sidebar. Better visibility on results, too.

[Anonymous]

Hi @conscious-crafties @thehappycouponer @georgeallen003

We have added some improvement inside BP global search plugin
Please update Global search plugin.
Regards
Varun Dubey

[Karen Thomas]

Thanks Varun, I can’t see an update available for Global Search so I’ll wait patiently for it to appear (I’m currently on Version 1.1.3)

[Anonymous]

Hi @conscious-crafties
It’s part of Version 1.1.3
We have worked on result page
http://demos.buddyboss.com/marketplace/?s=handmade&no_frame=1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3JP4B8e-iV8UFdMOThMMFBfeDg/view?usp=drivesdk
Regards
Varun Dubey

[Karen Thomas]

Thank you that is much better 🙂

Is there a way I can reduce the white space on the page so that the products appear higher up without users needing to scroll before they can see them? (see attached)

Thank you,

Karen

[Karen Thomas]

Also for this to appear as either full page or page with sidebar?

[Anve S.]

Hi @conscious-crafties,

Try following css in child theme custom css option to reduce space from search page.

.search #buddypress .bboss_search_page div.search_filters {
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}
.search .entry-title {
  margin-bottom: 10px!important;
  margin-top: 10px!important;
}
.search .results-group .results-group-title {
  margin-bottom: 14px!important;
}

Regards
Anve

[Karen Thomas]

Loads better thank you! 😀