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Search

A search engine is one of the most popular functions on any Web site and every home page should include a basic search form. A site search engine should only search the site the visitor is on, not other Web sites around the Web, unless that is exactly the service you're providing your users.

Some Web designers have often thought that it would be best to provide users with an advanced search form straight away, instead of making them go to another page to use it. This isn't such a good idea. Most users do not understand how to use advanced search forms, and simply want to type a couple of words into a box!

As such, make sure that the primary search feature on your site is a simple affair with a single text box and a submit button. You can provide a link to an advanced search system below this, for expert users to click.

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