Acquia Introduces AI-Powered Search Solution with SearchStax

Acquia, a leader in open digital experience software, has introduced a new AI-driven search solution, Acquia Search powered by SearchStax, to enhance website engagement, search accuracy, and user satisfaction. This initiative marks the replacement of Acquia’s existing Solr site search service with a more advanced, intelligent search experience integrated into its Digital Experience Platform (DXP).  

Through its partnership with SearchStax, Acquia aims to empower marketers with no-code tools to configure and manage sophisticated search experiences without relying on developers. The solution’s AI-driven features include natural language processing, intelligent search suggestions, autocompletion, and predictive keyword recommendations, helping users find relevant content quickly and efficiently.  

Key benefits of Acquia Search powered by SearchStax include:  

• Enhanced Content Discovery: AI-powered search optimizations improve user experience by eliminating “no result” searches and refining query relevance.  
• Multi-site search Capabilities: Users can locate information across different sites using structured facets and filters.  
• Advanced Analytics & Insights: Marketers can leverage custom dashboards and analytics to track user behavior, identify content gaps, and refine search strategies.  
• No-Code Optimization Tools: Businesses can finetune search rankings, boost key content, and personalize search experiences for different user segments with ease.  
• Enterprise-Grade Security & Scalability: The platform ensures compliance with HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001, WCAG, and GDPR standards while supporting high-performance searches, even during traffic surges.  

Industry leaders have already begun leveraging this new search solution. Barry Crowley, Web Content Lead Developer at Sensata Technologies, Inc., praised the seamless integration process,

"Integrating Acquia Search powered by SearchStax into our Acquia-hosted website was a seamless process, and we're excited to implement the latest features.We anticipate a substantial improvement in our site's search functionality that will enable our visitors to find the information they need more quickly and effortlessly, boosting user engagement and driving higher conversions."

Sameer Maggon, CEO of SearchStax, emphasized the critical role of site search in digital experiences, stating that the partnership will help Acquia customers maximize their content’s value and achieve business goals by delivering highly relevant search results.  

Acquia Search powered by SearchStax will be generally available in February 2025, offering three tiered plans. A Basic plan will be included at no cost for Acquia Cloud Platform and Site Factory users, while Premier and Premier Plus plans will provide AI search capabilities, advanced analytics, and enhanced search management tools.  

For more details, read the full press release at: Acquia Newsroom