Search
Good search functionality helps the public find exactly what they're looking for.
The search function is an essential component of any government website. It is a critical part of providing a positive user experience. Search is especially important for federal agencies which often have complex websites with large amounts of information. A well-designed search function can help users navigate this complexity and find the information they need quickly and easily.
Related Policy
21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA) & Section III.A.4 of M-23-22
Search: Essential knowledge
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Going Live With Search.gov
Your pre-launch checklist will be unique to your agency’s workflow, requirements, and deadlines. Here is a typical checklist.
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Learn how to get search engines to index the right content for better discoverability
Website structure and content can have a significant impact on the ability of search engines to provide a good search experience. Find all you need to know to get search right on your website.
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Special report: Search in support of federal web modernization
Get a high-level view of the public’s experience with seeking services and information from federal government websites that use Search.gov.
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A conversation about content audits
Learn why to do content audits and how to get started.
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Optimization case study: Performance, SEO, and accessibility with CFPB
Review some approaches that designers, developers, and analytics specialists at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau use to build search engine optimization and accessibility testing into their design and development practices.
