Crafting a Custom Search Results Page in JupiterX

When users search for content on your website, the search results page is where they're taken to see what matches their query. It's more than just a utility—it's an opportunity for you to make a strong impression. JupiterX provides extensive capabilities for creating a custom search results page that can enhance user experience and help visitors find the content they're seeking with ease.

Creating a Customized Search Results Template

To begin crafting a search results page that aligns with your website’s aesthetic while providing clear and helpful results:

Step 1: Navigate to the Layout Builder

1. From the WordPress dashboard, access JupiterX > Layout Builder > Archive.
2. Click Add New at the top left of the main pane within the Archive Site Part section.
3. Enter a name for your template, such as "Search Results."

Step 2: Using Elementor Editor to Design the Page

1. The Elementor editor will launch in a new tab, giving you a free hand to construct your page.
2. Utilize Elementor's widgets, particularly the "Advanced Posts" widget, to fetch and display search results dynamically.
3. With dynamic tags like "Archive Title" or "Archive Meta," you can incorporate live data into your page title, enhancing the relevance of the search results display.

Step 3: Establishing Conditions for the Template

1. After finalizing and publishing your design, return to the Layout Builder.
2. Find the template you created and select Edit Conditions to specify where this template applies.
3. Under the conditions, choose ‘Archive’ and further specify ‘Search Results’ to ensure this template applies whenever users perform a search on the site.

Step 4: Testing Your New Search Results Page

1. To see how the new search results page functions, perform a search on your website.
2. Alternatively, append ?s=search term  to your website’s URL, substituting "search term" with any relevant query, and press enter to initiate the search.

Editing and Deleting Templates

The Layout Builder also allows you to manage existing search results templates. You can edit them for further refinement or delete them if they no longer serve your needs:

• To edit a design, use the same process as creating a new search results page but select an existing template to modify.
• To delete a template, click the three dots on the template's card in the Layout Builder and select Delete. Confirm the action in the prompt that follows.

Why Customize a Search Results Page?

Customizing a search results page offers several benefits:

• Improved User Experience: A tailored search results page can neatly organize content, making it easier for visitors to sift through results.
• Brand Consistency: Designing this page in line with your site's visual identity maintains consistency across your digital presence.
• Engagement: An engaging search results page can keep users on your site longer, reducing bounce rates and potentially increasing conversions.

Conclusion

Creating or modifying a search results page with JupiterX's Layout Builder provides a clear path to refine this critical component of your website. By taking the time to design a dedicated template, you're investing in the usability and effectiveness of your site's search functionality, which is vital for user retention and satisfaction. With custom templates, you can turn the mundane task of searching into an integral, seamless part of the user journey on your website.