Configuring Faceted Search in Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide
Faceted search dramatically improves user experience by providing relevant filters alongside search results, which is particularly beneficial for sites with extensive catalogues. A comprehensive guide by Shefali Shetty and Ankitha Shetty, shared on Specbee, details the step-by-step process of setting up faceted search in Drupal, utilizing the Facet module and Search API.
The guide begins by enabling essential modules and configuring a search server and index, ensuring your content is properly indexed for search. It then walks through creating a view for displaying search results and configuring facets to offer filtering options. The process concludes with placing facet blocks within your page layout, resulting in a fully functional faceted search interface. This practical guide is essential for developers looking to enhance their Drupal websites with advanced search capabilities.
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