Setup RSS Feed in Sitecore Search

👋Introduction

Sitecore is an innovative digital experience platform vendor providing a set of headless content delivery composable products, all suitable for JAMStack based architecture. One of the SaaS products is Sitecore Search, which provides specialized search capabilities so that organizations can implement search scenarios that better ensure users find the most relevant content quickly.

You can learn more about some of Sitecore's composable products here. ⬇️

https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud

https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search

Sitecore Search makes it easy to manage and find content. One useful feature is RSS triggers, which allow real-time content updates and sharing. In this article, we'll look at the benefits and give a step-by-step guide on setting up RSS triggers in Sitecore Search. 🔝

🤔What are RSS Triggers in Sitecore Search?

In order to use the Sitecore Search, you should setup the Source > Crawler (preferred Advanced Web Crawler) and other required settings for Sitecore Search Source. 🔝

You can learn more about some of Sitecore's Search setup here. ⬇️

https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/boost-sitecore-search-with-advanced-web-crawling-and-javascript-extraction#heading-understanding-the-advanced-web-crawler

The Sitecore Search crawler uses the trigger to fetch data from a website or source based on the configured trigger type, such as Request, RSS, etc. The trigger generally provides the inventory of URLs that the crawler needs to crawl.

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With the advanced web crawler source, you can use an RSS trigger.

The RSS triggers in Sitecore Search enable you to crawl the updated and published data from your source into Sitecore Search for indexing. The source can be a website or any other source that supports the RSS feed.

For example, if your website regularly publishes blog posts, news articles, or product updates, an RSS trigger can automatically push these updates to the Sitecore Search system so that an aggregated feed can be used by anyone using Sitecore Search-provided APIs. 🔝

The RSS feeds ensure that your website audience receives timely updates on the content they are most interested in.

You can learn more about What is RSS Feed here. ⬇️

https://rss.com/blog/how-do-rss-feeds-work#h-what-is-rss

⚒️Configuring RSS Triggers in Sitecore Search

If you have read the article Boost Sitecore Search with Advanced Web Crawling and JavaScript Extraction, which explains how to set up the crawler with the necessary settings, then when you reach the Add the Triggers section:

Step 1: Select the Trigger Type

Select the Trigger type as RSS and follow the steps below:

Step 2: Understand the RSS Feed

First understand the schema of the RSS feed. I have a sample RSS feed below: 🔝

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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="heading-introduction"><strong>👋</strong>Introduction</h2><p>In today's digital landscape, most of the web properties are content driven and sharing the useful information for the end-users. The end-user's will visit / return back to your web properties if you are providing an exceptional search experience, which is crucial for driving user engagement and conversion.</p><p>The Sitecore, a leading digital experience platform, offers composable SaaS product <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">Sitecore Search</a>, which provides robust search capabilities and helps organizations to implement search capabilities which are optimized to ensure users find the most relevant content quickly.</p><p>One key feature that enhances search performance is search results boosting. In this article, we'll delve into the concept of search results boosting in Sitecore Search and explore how to leverage it for improved search outcomes. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><h2 id="heading-what-is-search-results-boosting">🚀What is Search Results Boosting?</h2><p>Search results boosting is a technique which used to prioritize specific search results over others, ensuring that the most relevant and valuable content appears at the top of the search results list. By boosting search results, organizations can:</p><ul><li><p>Increase the visibility of high-priority content</p></li><li><p>Improve the relevance of search results</p></li><li><p>Enhance user experience and engagement</p></li></ul><p>Sitecore Search Boosting is particularly valuable when you need to highlight promotional content, prioritize certain pages over others, or ensure that your users are seeing the most relevant information based on their search intent. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><h2 id="heading-implementation-steps">🛠Implementation Steps</h2><h3 id="heading-1-configure-widget-variation"><strong>1. Configure Widget Variation</strong></h3><p>You have to select the widget where you wanted to apply the boosting, in our case we selected the Sitecore Search Results widget.</p><p>Every widget comes with <code>default</code> variation and it's always good to create different variations of widget when you are planning for personalization or experience for the end-user's. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji"></div><div data-node-type="callout-text">You can check more details about how to create Sitecore Search Widget Variation <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html">here</a>.</div></div><h3 id="heading-2-create-rule"><strong>2. Create Rule</strong></h3><p>After creation of widget variation, we have to create the Rule which have required conditions / settings / context need to be applied to provide the personalize experience.</p><p>You need to create a <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html#UUID-bd248b9a-6d09-3f14-ce76-8a4b1a5a3d0a_section-idm4537295734779233697204820873">new</a> widget variation <code>rule</code> or <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html#UUID-bd248b9a-6d09-3f14-ce76-8a4b1a5a3d0a_section-idm4504592192665633697205624299">edit</a> an existing one.</p><h4 id="heading-create-the-boost-rule"><strong>Create the Boost Rule</strong></h4><h5 id="heading-1-create-the-boost-rule-based-on-attribute"><strong>1. Create the Boost Rule based on attribute</strong></h5><p>You can boost the results based on the <strong>filter</strong> for an <strong>attribute</strong> (attribute's from the indexed document) and its <strong>value</strong>. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>Based on your initial setup, list of <code>attributes</code> would be available to you for selection and you can apply <strong>condition's</strong> (compare) <code>IS</code> or <code>IS NOT</code>:</p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724580410924/b3ed7579-8c55-49c6-bd29-97d1abca2d5e.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>You can add many rules based on your needs.</p><p>The purpose of these rules is to make sure that when Sitecore Search finds any of the indexed documents (as shown in the screenshot), those documents are given priority in the search results. However, you need to create space for your boosted indexed document in the <strong>Slots</strong> section so it can be placed there. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">Use the guidelines below if you're searching for a <strong>field </strong>or <strong>attribute</strong> from the indexed document that isn't available for <strong>selection </strong>in <strong>Boost Rules</strong>.</div></div><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724621991774/405496c7-12f4-4f32-92b4-5861b5010538.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h5 id="heading-2-create-the-boost-rule-based-on-drag-amp-drop"><strong>2. Create the Boost Rule based on Drag &amp; drop</strong></h5><p>You can also boost the search results by dragging items from the list of indexed items. When Sitecore Search finds any of these dragged documents (as shown in the screenshot), those documents are given priority in the search results. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724627149333/778e4778-ce4a-4336-8407-69dcb00bb739.gif" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h4 id="heading-assign-the-slot"><strong>Assign the Slot</strong></h4><p>If you only create the Boost Rules to boost the results then it wouldn't work because Sitecore Search would be not knowing what to do (Blacklist, boost, pin, or bury strategy) with this boosted results. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724608598667/c34775bc-864b-4e10-8109-fca07366dc8f.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>Once you created the Sitecore Search Boost Rules, you have to create space for your boosted indexed document in the slot so that it can land there (in the assigned slots).</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">When you work with Boosting Rules, they will not return a single document because, generally, rules return more than one item.</div></div><blockquote><p>If you are using the boost attribute and think you can boost results based on an individual <strong>attribute</strong> and its value, it's not possible.</p></blockquote><p>To assign boosting to a slot, go to the <code>Slots</code> tab. To apply a <strong>Boost</strong> rule to a specific slot, click on the puzzle piece (🧩) icon and select the slot where you want to display the boosted index document and change it to <code>Boost</code>. You can boost as many slots as you want. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724615910898/93c57016-3ced-44e0-9613-c5f1b2b4032f.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>By doing this, you can make sure that your boost rule is applied to that specific slot and that the boosted indexed article is shown appropriately.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">The user context determines how the Strategy choice, Slots, Boost Rules, Bury Rules, and Blacklist Rules are applied.</div></div><h4 id="heading-apply-context"><strong>Apply Context</strong></h4><p>When a search term is entered into one of its widgets, Sitecore Search returns list of results. Widget variation rules allow you to retrieve search results according to user-defined or context-driven queries. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>With the help of <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configure-results-based-on-site-and-visitor-contexts.html"><code>Context settings</code></a>, you can narrow down or decide when a rule should be applied. If attributes do not match, the defined widget rules will not be applied to the widget.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724620727106/04a1fd6b-e81d-4af9-8832-9729dc836895.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><blockquote><ul><li><p><strong>Site</strong> context defines where in the site a visitor must be for the rule to take effect.</p></li><li><p><strong>Visitor</strong> context defines visitors to whom the rule applies.</p></li></ul><p>Source: Sitecore <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/optimizing-search-experiences-with-rules.html">Optimizing search experiences with rules</a></p></blockquote><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724621483187/300cd1eb-c0ed-4103-9431-a803090d7ea2.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💥</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">Source: <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configure-results-based-on-site-and-visitor-contexts.html">Sitecore</a> <strong>The rule is applicable to all site regions and visitors if no characteristics are added in the Context section.</strong></div></div><h4 id="heading-apply-settings"><strong>Apply Settings</strong></h4><p>In Sitecore Search widget variation, you will also find settings that influence the search results. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724622893508/8b098e37-0edd-4950-a2ba-9bb28885f1f5.gif" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h2 id="heading-considerations-for-search-results-boosting-in-sitecore-search">🎯Considerations for Search Results Boosting in Sitecore Search</h2><p>Boosting search results can improve content relevance, but it's important to follow best practices or consider some suggestions to avoid problems like biased search results or a bad user experience.</p><ol><li><p><strong>Understand Your Audience:</strong> Analyze user behavior and preferences to create effective boosting rules for better search results.</p></li><li><p><strong>Use Relevant Keywords:</strong> Incorporate relevant keywords in your boosting rules to ensure accurate search results.</p></li><li><p><strong>Monitor and Refine:</strong> Continuously monitor search performance and refine boosting rules for the best results.</p></li><li><p>If you want certain indexed items to show up in a specific position or FEATURED item should display in the search results at specific position, Boost Rules won't work. You need to use the PIN indexed document for that slot.</p></li><li><p>Moreover, boosting creates space for boosted items in the boost slots but does not guarantee that any specific item will occupy that slot. Any item that has been boosted in accordance with the rules and context qualifies as the boosted item.</p></li><li><p>The following order followed by the boost rule hierarchy:<br /> <strong>Blacklist</strong> <code>&gt;</code> <strong>Pin</strong> <code>&gt;</code> <strong>Bury</strong> <code>&gt;</code> <strong>Boost</strong>. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p></li></ol><h2 id="heading-conclusion">💡Conclusion</h2><p>Search results boosting is a powerful feature in Sitecore Search that can significantly enhance search performance and user experience. By understanding how to leverage boosting rules and indexing settings, organizations can prioritize high-priority content and deliver more relevant search results. Remember to follow best practices and continuously monitor and refine your boosting strategy for optimal outcomes.</p><h2 id="heading-creditreferences"><strong>🙏Credit/References</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://gr.linkedin.com/in/papadogoulasnikolaos">Nick Papadogoulas</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-wilson-40827837">Ashley Wilson</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/prioritize-some-results-over-others.html">Prioritize some results over others</a></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html">Work with widget variations and rules</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/optimizing-search-experiences-with-rules.html">Optimizing search experiences with rules</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/boost-or-exclude-a-facet-value.html">Boost or exclude a facet value</a></td></tr><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configure-results-based-on-site-and-visitor-contexts.html">Configure results based on site and visitor contexts</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/optimizing-your-relevance-models-gustavo-villacr%C3%A9s-ysfme/">Optimizing your Relevance Models</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/widget-variations-sitecore-search-kate-orlova-bslie/">Widget Variations in the Sitecore Search</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="heading-pingback"><strong>🏓Pingback</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/discover/en/developers/discover-developer-guide/integrating-a-preview-search-widget.html"><strong>Integrating a preview search widget</strong></a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configuring-search-experiences.html"><strong>Configuring search experiences</strong></a></td><td><strong>Sitecore Search series</strong></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>sitecore search boosting</td><td>sitecore solr search boosting</td><td>sitecore support dates</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore search</td><td>sitecore search engine</td><td>sitecore search by field value <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></td></tr><tr><td>sitecore search api</td><td>sitecore bootstrap</td><td>ecommerce site search</td></tr><tr><td>ecommerce search best practices</td><td>search boosting</td><td>sitecore fuzzy search</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore-jss k-search</td><td>jss sitecore github</td><td>sitecore indexing boost value</td></tr><tr><td>quicksight q search bar</td><td>sitecore boost users</td><td>sitecore vulnerabilities</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore searchstax</td><td>z-core analytics</td><td>sitecore sxa search results signature</td></tr><tr><td>Getting to know Sitecore Search</td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/discover/en/developers/discover-developer-guide/full-page-search-widget-events.html">Full-page search widget events</a></td><td>Setting up Source in Sitecore Search</td></tr><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/discover-sitecore-search-key-features-and-components-with-sitecore-developer-portal-github-repo">Learn Sitecore Search with Sitecore Developer Portal GitHub Repo</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/developers/search-developer-guide/preview-search-widget-events.html">Preview search widget events</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/content-indexing-with-sitecore-search">Mastering Website Content Indexing with Sitecore Search</a></td></tr><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">What is Sitecore Search? 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            <hashnode:content><![CDATA[<h2 id="heading-introduction"><strong>👋</strong>Introduction</h2><p>In today's digital landscape, most of the web properties are content driven and sharing the useful information for the end-users. The end-user's will visit / return back to your web properties if you are providing an exceptional search experience, which is crucial for driving user engagement and conversion.</p><p>The Sitecore, a leading digital experience platform, offers composable SaaS product <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">Sitecore Search</a>, which provides robust search capabilities and helps organizations to implement search capabilities which are optimized to ensure users find the most relevant content quickly.</p><p>One key feature that enhances search performance is search results boosting. In this article, we'll delve into the concept of search results boosting in Sitecore Search and explore how to leverage it for improved search outcomes. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><h2 id="heading-what-is-search-results-boosting">🚀What is Search Results Boosting?</h2><p>Search results boosting is a technique which used to prioritize specific search results over others, ensuring that the most relevant and valuable content appears at the top of the search results list. By boosting search results, organizations can:</p><ul><li><p>Increase the visibility of high-priority content</p></li><li><p>Improve the relevance of search results</p></li><li><p>Enhance user experience and engagement</p></li></ul><p>Sitecore Search Boosting is particularly valuable when you need to highlight promotional content, prioritize certain pages over others, or ensure that your users are seeing the most relevant information based on their search intent. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><h2 id="heading-implementation-steps">🛠Implementation Steps</h2><h3 id="heading-1-configure-widget-variation"><strong>1. Configure Widget Variation</strong></h3><p>You have to select the widget where you wanted to apply the boosting, in our case we selected the Sitecore Search Results widget.</p><p>Every widget comes with <code>default</code> variation and it's always good to create different variations of widget when you are planning for personalization or experience for the end-user's. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji"></div><div data-node-type="callout-text">You can check more details about how to create Sitecore Search Widget Variation <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html">here</a>.</div></div><h3 id="heading-2-create-rule"><strong>2. Create Rule</strong></h3><p>After creation of widget variation, we have to create the Rule which have required conditions / settings / context need to be applied to provide the personalize experience.</p><p>You need to create a <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html#UUID-bd248b9a-6d09-3f14-ce76-8a4b1a5a3d0a_section-idm4537295734779233697204820873">new</a> widget variation <code>rule</code> or <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html#UUID-bd248b9a-6d09-3f14-ce76-8a4b1a5a3d0a_section-idm4504592192665633697205624299">edit</a> an existing one.</p><h4 id="heading-create-the-boost-rule"><strong>Create the Boost Rule</strong></h4><h5 id="heading-1-create-the-boost-rule-based-on-attribute"><strong>1. Create the Boost Rule based on attribute</strong></h5><p>You can boost the results based on the <strong>filter</strong> for an <strong>attribute</strong> (attribute's from the indexed document) and its <strong>value</strong>. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>Based on your initial setup, list of <code>attributes</code> would be available to you for selection and you can apply <strong>condition's</strong> (compare) <code>IS</code> or <code>IS NOT</code>:</p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724580410924/b3ed7579-8c55-49c6-bd29-97d1abca2d5e.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>You can add many rules based on your needs.</p><p>The purpose of these rules is to make sure that when Sitecore Search finds any of the indexed documents (as shown in the screenshot), those documents are given priority in the search results. However, you need to create space for your boosted indexed document in the <strong>Slots</strong> section so it can be placed there. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">Use the guidelines below if you're searching for a <strong>field </strong>or <strong>attribute</strong> from the indexed document that isn't available for <strong>selection </strong>in <strong>Boost Rules</strong>.</div></div><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724621991774/405496c7-12f4-4f32-92b4-5861b5010538.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h5 id="heading-2-create-the-boost-rule-based-on-drag-amp-drop"><strong>2. Create the Boost Rule based on Drag &amp; drop</strong></h5><p>You can also boost the search results by dragging items from the list of indexed items. When Sitecore Search finds any of these dragged documents (as shown in the screenshot), those documents are given priority in the search results. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724627149333/778e4778-ce4a-4336-8407-69dcb00bb739.gif" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h4 id="heading-assign-the-slot"><strong>Assign the Slot</strong></h4><p>If you only create the Boost Rules to boost the results then it wouldn't work because Sitecore Search would be not knowing what to do (Blacklist, boost, pin, or bury strategy) with this boosted results. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724608598667/c34775bc-864b-4e10-8109-fca07366dc8f.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>Once you created the Sitecore Search Boost Rules, you have to create space for your boosted indexed document in the slot so that it can land there (in the assigned slots).</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">When you work with Boosting Rules, they will not return a single document because, generally, rules return more than one item.</div></div><blockquote><p>If you are using the boost attribute and think you can boost results based on an individual <strong>attribute</strong> and its value, it's not possible.</p></blockquote><p>To assign boosting to a slot, go to the <code>Slots</code> tab. To apply a <strong>Boost</strong> rule to a specific slot, click on the puzzle piece (🧩) icon and select the slot where you want to display the boosted index document and change it to <code>Boost</code>. You can boost as many slots as you want. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724615910898/93c57016-3ced-44e0-9613-c5f1b2b4032f.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>By doing this, you can make sure that your boost rule is applied to that specific slot and that the boosted indexed article is shown appropriately.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">The user context determines how the Strategy choice, Slots, Boost Rules, Bury Rules, and Blacklist Rules are applied.</div></div><h4 id="heading-apply-context"><strong>Apply Context</strong></h4><p>When a search term is entered into one of its widgets, Sitecore Search returns list of results. Widget variation rules allow you to retrieve search results according to user-defined or context-driven queries. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>With the help of <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configure-results-based-on-site-and-visitor-contexts.html"><code>Context settings</code></a>, you can narrow down or decide when a rule should be applied. If attributes do not match, the defined widget rules will not be applied to the widget.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724620727106/04a1fd6b-e81d-4af9-8832-9729dc836895.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><blockquote><ul><li><p><strong>Site</strong> context defines where in the site a visitor must be for the rule to take effect.</p></li><li><p><strong>Visitor</strong> context defines visitors to whom the rule applies.</p></li></ul><p>Source: Sitecore <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/optimizing-search-experiences-with-rules.html">Optimizing search experiences with rules</a></p></blockquote><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724621483187/300cd1eb-c0ed-4103-9431-a803090d7ea2.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💥</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">Source: <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configure-results-based-on-site-and-visitor-contexts.html">Sitecore</a> <strong>The rule is applicable to all site regions and visitors if no characteristics are added in the Context section.</strong></div></div><h4 id="heading-apply-settings"><strong>Apply Settings</strong></h4><p>In Sitecore Search widget variation, you will also find settings that influence the search results. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1724622893508/8b098e37-0edd-4950-a2ba-9bb28885f1f5.gif" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h2 id="heading-considerations-for-search-results-boosting-in-sitecore-search">🎯Considerations for Search Results Boosting in Sitecore Search</h2><p>Boosting search results can improve content relevance, but it's important to follow best practices or consider some suggestions to avoid problems like biased search results or a bad user experience.</p><ol><li><p><strong>Understand Your Audience:</strong> Analyze user behavior and preferences to create effective boosting rules for better search results.</p></li><li><p><strong>Use Relevant Keywords:</strong> Incorporate relevant keywords in your boosting rules to ensure accurate search results.</p></li><li><p><strong>Monitor and Refine:</strong> Continuously monitor search performance and refine boosting rules for the best results.</p></li><li><p>If you want certain indexed items to show up in a specific position or FEATURED item should display in the search results at specific position, Boost Rules won't work. You need to use the PIN indexed document for that slot.</p></li><li><p>Moreover, boosting creates space for boosted items in the boost slots but does not guarantee that any specific item will occupy that slot. Any item that has been boosted in accordance with the rules and context qualifies as the boosted item.</p></li><li><p>The following order followed by the boost rule hierarchy:<br /> <strong>Blacklist</strong> <code>&gt;</code> <strong>Pin</strong> <code>&gt;</code> <strong>Bury</strong> <code>&gt;</code> <strong>Boost</strong>. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p></li></ol><h2 id="heading-conclusion">💡Conclusion</h2><p>Search results boosting is a powerful feature in Sitecore Search that can significantly enhance search performance and user experience. By understanding how to leverage boosting rules and indexing settings, organizations can prioritize high-priority content and deliver more relevant search results. Remember to follow best practices and continuously monitor and refine your boosting strategy for optimal outcomes.</p><h2 id="heading-creditreferences"><strong>🙏Credit/References</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://gr.linkedin.com/in/papadogoulasnikolaos">Nick Papadogoulas</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-wilson-40827837">Ashley Wilson</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/prioritize-some-results-over-others.html">Prioritize some results over others</a></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/work-with-widget-variations-and-rules.html">Work with widget variations and rules</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/optimizing-search-experiences-with-rules.html">Optimizing search experiences with rules</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/boost-or-exclude-a-facet-value.html">Boost or exclude a facet value</a></td></tr><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configure-results-based-on-site-and-visitor-contexts.html">Configure results based on site and visitor contexts</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/optimizing-your-relevance-models-gustavo-villacr%C3%A9s-ysfme/">Optimizing your Relevance Models</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/widget-variations-sitecore-search-kate-orlova-bslie/">Widget Variations in the Sitecore Search</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="heading-pingback"><strong>🏓Pingback</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/discover/en/developers/discover-developer-guide/integrating-a-preview-search-widget.html"><strong>Integrating a preview search widget</strong></a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/configuring-search-experiences.html"><strong>Configuring search experiences</strong></a></td><td><strong>Sitecore Search series</strong></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>sitecore search boosting</td><td>sitecore solr search boosting</td><td>sitecore support dates</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore search</td><td>sitecore search engine</td><td>sitecore search by field value <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></td></tr><tr><td>sitecore search api</td><td>sitecore bootstrap</td><td>ecommerce site search</td></tr><tr><td>ecommerce search best practices</td><td>search boosting</td><td>sitecore fuzzy search</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore-jss k-search</td><td>jss sitecore github</td><td>sitecore indexing boost value</td></tr><tr><td>quicksight q search bar</td><td>sitecore boost users</td><td>sitecore vulnerabilities</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore searchstax</td><td>z-core analytics</td><td>sitecore sxa search results signature</td></tr><tr><td>Getting to know Sitecore Search</td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/discover/en/developers/discover-developer-guide/full-page-search-widget-events.html">Full-page search widget events</a></td><td>Setting up Source in Sitecore Search</td></tr><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/discover-sitecore-search-key-features-and-components-with-sitecore-developer-portal-github-repo">Learn Sitecore Search with Sitecore Developer Portal GitHub Repo</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/developers/search-developer-guide/preview-search-widget-events.html">Preview search widget events</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/content-indexing-with-sitecore-search">Mastering Website Content Indexing with Sitecore Search</a></td></tr><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">What is Sitecore Search? 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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="heading-introduction"><strong>👋</strong>Introduction</h2><p>Sitecore <strong>Experience Manager Cloud</strong>, or <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud"><strong>XM Cloud</strong></a>, is a <strong>SaaS enterprise-ready</strong>, <strong>cloud-native</strong> content management system (CMS) that offers complete CMS capabilities in the cloud, managed and provided by Sitecore.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://developers.sitecore.com/learn/getting-started/xm-cloud-introduction">Sitecore XM Cloud</a> provides powerful tools to boost content discovery and user experience. In this article, we will explore the different search options available in Sitecore XM Cloud, how to use its built-in search, and how to access published content in your front-end applications for users.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">You can find more details about Sitecore XM Cloud <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud">here</a> 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud">https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud</a></div><p> </p><h2 id="heading-understanding-search-capabilities-in-sitecore-xm-cloud"><strong>💡Understanding Search Capabilities in Sitecore XM Cloud</strong></h2><p>In XM Cloud based Sitecore implementations, the Search implementation required for two types of applications:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Content Management (CM)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Front-end (FE)</strong></p></li></ul><h3 id="heading-content-management-cm">Content Management (CM)</h3><p>The <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/content-management--cm-.html">Content Management System</a> (backend system) allows authors to create, <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/master-database.html">manage</a>, and publish content. It uses <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/master-index.html">search indexes</a> to find content. For example, content authors can quickly search for items in the Content Tree using advanced search features like filters and facets. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>When working with the Sitecore Content Management system (<a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/tech-bites#heading-migrate-sitecore-mvc-website-to-sitecore-headless-website">traditional or headless</a>), you can use the default search provider, <a target="_blank" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2021/09/improve-sitecore-solr-search.html">Solr</a>, for internal Sitecore CMS searches.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">The <strong>search instance</strong> for <strong>CM</strong> is provided by <strong>Sitecore</strong> (<strong>SaaS</strong> offering) and is <em>not available for developers</em> to modify or for <em>end-users to use</em>.</div></div><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1722611001964/c30a10f1-8e91-4749-9824-b83e2634c52b.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h3 id="heading-front-end-fe">Front-end (FE)</h3><p>The search instance for the front-end (FE) app is used to meet the search needs of the FE app (Sitecore <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/tech-bites#heading-sitecore-xm-rendering-host-deployment-options">Rendering Host</a>). It is the responsibility of the client or implementation partner to set it up. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>In Sitecore XMC, the <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/content-delivery--cd-.html">Content Delivery</a> role isn't needed because the website isn't hosted in XM Cloud. Instead, the front-end website can be hosted on <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/walkthrough--deploying-your-front-end-application-to-vercel.html">Vercel</a> or other hosting providers based on your needs. XMC publishes the CMS content to <a target="_blank" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2022/12/sitecore-experience-edge.html">Sitecore Experience Edge</a>, not to the web database (so the content is indexed in the web index).</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">You can read more about Sitecore Experience Edge <a target="_blank" href="https://example.com">here</a> 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2022/12/sitecore-experience-edge.html">https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2022/12/sitecore-experience-edge.html</a></div><p> </p><p>In XM Cloud, content delivery happens through Sitecore Experience Edge, which provides an Edge GraphQL endpoint (CDN enabled). This allows the front-end app to retrieve the page's presentation details from the CMS to build the page. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text"><a target="_blank" href>Here</a> is more information about Sitecore Experience Edge GraphQL (GQL) 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2023/01/sitecore-experience-edge-graphql-queries.html">https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2023/01/sitecore-experience-edge-graphql-queries.html</a></div><p> </p><p>To improve search functionality and user experience on your website, you can use <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/overview-of-search-features.html"><strong>Sitecore Search</strong></a> to quickly index content from documents and websites. It provides the tools and support needed for finding and retrieving content.</p><p>There are other options available to index or crawl website content and documents, such as Solr (with Zookeeper), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.searchstax.com/blog/search-for-sitecore-xm-cloud/">SearchStax (SaaS)</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.coveo.com/blog/coveo-sitecore-xm-cloud/">Coveo (SaaS)</a>, and more.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">Read more about <code>Sitecore Search</code><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">here</a> 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search</a></div><p> </p><h2 id="heading-reference-architecture">Reference Architecture</h2><p>Sitecore Headless implementations can be architected in various ways to suit different use cases and requirements. At the core, the architecture decouples the front-end presentation layer from the back-end content management system using Sitecore's Headless CMS capabilities. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><h3 id="heading-different-ways-to-access-content-and-media-items-plus-integration-with-search-providers-and-third-party-systems">Different ways to access content and media items, plus integration with search providers and third-party systems</h3><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1722644519173/159a5c75-3af8-45da-8e36-ab15902ab0cb.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>A high-level reference architecture typically includes a content access layer, where Sitecore's GraphQL API or Headless API provides access to content items, layouts, and metadata.</p><p>The diagram above shows the Sitecore ASP.NET MVC and Sitecore Headless application with options for content delivery, media items, and search providers.</p><p>In the above diagram:</p><ul><li><p>Sitecore CMS application accesses the content and media items from the CM role.</p></li><li><p>Sitecore Editing Rendering Host application accesses the content and media items from the CM role.</p></li><li><p>Approved content from the CM role can be published to your chosen search provider using connectors, or to Sitecore Experience Edge.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access content and media items from the CD role or from Sitecore Experience Edge.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access media items from the CD role, Sitecore Experience Edge, CDN, or DAM.</p></li><li><p>Front-end app content can be indexed using crawling, connectors, custom implementation, or a <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/integrating-xm-cloud-forms-sitecore-composable-dxp-products#heading-what-is-webhook">Webhook</a>.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access indexed content using the service layer or directly through the Search APIs.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access the service layer, which integrates with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/product-master/12.0.0?topic=solution-integrating-upstream-downstream-systems">upstream and downstream systems</a>. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p></li></ul><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji"></div><div data-node-type="callout-text">If you are working with a Sitecore Headless implementation, the simplest way to index data is by using Sitecore Search. You can achieve this through website crawling without needing any custom implementation or installing a connector.</div></div><h3 id="heading-integrate-xm-cloud-with-sitecore-search">Integrate XM Cloud with Sitecore Search</h3><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1722645592174/c2277396-d303-44bd-975e-05b37d9f5bfa.gif" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>You can index website content in XM Cloud in these ways:</p><p><strong>1.</strong> You can use the Sitecore XM Cloud Workflow notification to determine which content state has changed and send specific data to Sitecore Search through the Webhook.</p><p>The Sitecore XM Cloud provides three types of webhooks:</p><ul><li><p>Webhook event handler</p></li><li><p>Webhook submit action</p></li><li><p>Webhook validation action</p></li></ul><p>For our use case, we can use the <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/walkthrough--adding-and-configuring-a-webhook-submit-action.html">Webhook submit action</a> when an item moves to the approved state. The XM Cloud workflow webhook will then send the notification to the specific endpoints with the required data. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>You can also try the <strong>Edge Webhooks OnUpdate</strong> event to get the updated data directly from Sitecore Experience Edge. You can find more details at <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/webhook-objects.html#entityupdate">Sitecore Experience Edge for XM &gt; Webhook objects</a>.</p><p>With this approach, we can utilise Sitecore Connect, which will send the data to Sitecore Search for indexing with its <code>Low-code</code> / <code>No-code</code> integration platform.</p><p>You can create a custom <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.workato.com/connectors/workato-webhooks.html">Workato Webhooks connector</a> and use it in <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/connect/en/users/sitecore-connect/introduction-to-sitecore-connect.html">Sitecore Connect</a> (Sitecore's SaaS product).</p><p><strong>2.</strong> You can use <code>Sitecore Search</code><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/walkthrough--configuring-an-advanced-web-crawler.html">Advance Web Crawler</a> to crawl the data (or content) from your website.</p><p><strong>3.</strong> You can also use the <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecorepowershell.com/">Sitecore PowerShell Extensions (SPE)</a><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecorepowershell.com/modules/integration-points/tasks"><code>task scheduler</code></a> to run scripts at specific times. This means you can create an SPE script that checks the state of items and pushes those items to Sitecore Search using the Sitecore Search <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/developers/search-developer-guide/using-the-ingestion-api-to-add-content-to-an-index.html">Ingestion API</a>.</p><blockquote><p>💡 Sitecore XM Cloud is a SaaS platform, so we need to avoid deploying any custom code to the Sitecore XM CMS instance.</p></blockquote><h2 id="heading-conclusion"><strong>🤝Conclusion</strong></h2><p>Remember that Sitecore XM Cloud helps you create great customer experiences by managing and delivering content across different channels. With Sitecore APIs, headless CMS features, and Edge GraphQL, you can provide users with a smooth and fast experience. Use the power of Sitecore XM Cloud to improve your digital experience.</p><p>Ive provided an overview of search capabilities and content access options in Sitecore XM Cloud. Let me know if youd like additional details or have other queries! Feel free to explore these features more, and if you have any specific questions, just ask! 😊</p><h2 id="heading-creditreferences"><strong>🙏Credit/References</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/users/xm-cloud/searching.html">Searching</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.perficient.com/2022/12/23/mastering-xm-cloud-overview-architecture-features/">Architecture, Features, Tools and Licensing of Sitecore XM Cloud</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.sitecore.com/products/xm-cloud">Introducing the next generation of content management systems</a></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.sitecore.com/products/xm-cloud">Introducing the next generation of content management systems</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/walkthrough--deploying-your-front-end-application-to-vercel.html">Walkthrough: Deploying your front-end application to Vercel</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.searchstax.com/blog/search-for-sitecore-xm-cloud/">Search for Sitecore XM Cloud</a><a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="heading-pingback"><strong>🏓Pingback</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.searchstax.com/lp/studio-site-search/"><strong>SearchStax-Sitecore SiteSearch - Intuitive Sitecore Site Search</strong></a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2024/01/http"><strong>Surface hyper-relevant content through AI-powered search</strong></a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://developers.sitecore.com/content-management/search"><strong>Sitecore Search</strong></a></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>search in sitecore xm cloud</td><td>search in xm cloud</td><td>sitecore xm cloud search</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore xm cloud</td><td>xm cloud 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            <hashnode:content><![CDATA[<h2 id="heading-introduction"><strong>👋</strong>Introduction</h2><p>Sitecore <strong>Experience Manager Cloud</strong>, or <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud"><strong>XM Cloud</strong></a>, is a <strong>SaaS enterprise-ready</strong>, <strong>cloud-native</strong> content management system (CMS) that offers complete CMS capabilities in the cloud, managed and provided by Sitecore.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://developers.sitecore.com/learn/getting-started/xm-cloud-introduction">Sitecore XM Cloud</a> provides powerful tools to boost content discovery and user experience. In this article, we will explore the different search options available in Sitecore XM Cloud, how to use its built-in search, and how to access published content in your front-end applications for users.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">You can find more details about Sitecore XM Cloud <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud">here</a> 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud">https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-xm-cloud</a></div><p> </p><h2 id="heading-understanding-search-capabilities-in-sitecore-xm-cloud"><strong>💡Understanding Search Capabilities in Sitecore XM Cloud</strong></h2><p>In XM Cloud based Sitecore implementations, the Search implementation required for two types of applications:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Content Management (CM)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Front-end (FE)</strong></p></li></ul><h3 id="heading-content-management-cm">Content Management (CM)</h3><p>The <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/content-management--cm-.html">Content Management System</a> (backend system) allows authors to create, <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/master-database.html">manage</a>, and publish content. It uses <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/master-index.html">search indexes</a> to find content. For example, content authors can quickly search for items in the Content Tree using advanced search features like filters and facets. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>When working with the Sitecore Content Management system (<a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/tech-bites#heading-migrate-sitecore-mvc-website-to-sitecore-headless-website">traditional or headless</a>), you can use the default search provider, <a target="_blank" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2021/09/improve-sitecore-solr-search.html">Solr</a>, for internal Sitecore CMS searches.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">💡</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">The <strong>search instance</strong> for <strong>CM</strong> is provided by <strong>Sitecore</strong> (<strong>SaaS</strong> offering) and is <em>not available for developers</em> to modify or for <em>end-users to use</em>.</div></div><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1722611001964/c30a10f1-8e91-4749-9824-b83e2634c52b.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><h3 id="heading-front-end-fe">Front-end (FE)</h3><p>The search instance for the front-end (FE) app is used to meet the search needs of the FE app (Sitecore <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/tech-bites#heading-sitecore-xm-rendering-host-deployment-options">Rendering Host</a>). It is the responsibility of the client or implementation partner to set it up. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>In Sitecore XMC, the <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/latest/platform-administration-and-architecture/content-delivery--cd-.html">Content Delivery</a> role isn't needed because the website isn't hosted in XM Cloud. Instead, the front-end website can be hosted on <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/walkthrough--deploying-your-front-end-application-to-vercel.html">Vercel</a> or other hosting providers based on your needs. XMC publishes the CMS content to <a target="_blank" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2022/12/sitecore-experience-edge.html">Sitecore Experience Edge</a>, not to the web database (so the content is indexed in the web index).</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">You can read more about Sitecore Experience Edge <a target="_blank" href="https://example.com">here</a> 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2022/12/sitecore-experience-edge.html">https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2022/12/sitecore-experience-edge.html</a></div><p> </p><p>In XM Cloud, content delivery happens through Sitecore Experience Edge, which provides an Edge GraphQL endpoint (CDN enabled). This allows the front-end app to retrieve the page's presentation details from the CMS to build the page. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text"><a target="_blank" href>Here</a> is more information about Sitecore Experience Edge GraphQL (GQL) 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2023/01/sitecore-experience-edge-graphql-queries.html">https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2023/01/sitecore-experience-edge-graphql-queries.html</a></div><p> </p><p>To improve search functionality and user experience on your website, you can use <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/overview-of-search-features.html"><strong>Sitecore Search</strong></a> to quickly index content from documents and websites. It provides the tools and support needed for finding and retrieving content.</p><p>There are other options available to index or crawl website content and documents, such as Solr (with Zookeeper), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.searchstax.com/blog/search-for-sitecore-xm-cloud/">SearchStax (SaaS)</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.coveo.com/blog/coveo-sitecore-xm-cloud/">Coveo (SaaS)</a>, and more.</p><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji">🧐</div><div data-node-type="callout-text">Read more about <code>Sitecore Search</code><a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">here</a> 👇</div></div><div class="embed-wrapper"><div class="embed-loading"><div class="loadingRow"></div><div class="loadingRow"></div></div><a class="embed-card" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search">https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/what-is-sitecore-search</a></div><p> </p><h2 id="heading-reference-architecture">Reference Architecture</h2><p>Sitecore Headless implementations can be architected in various ways to suit different use cases and requirements. At the core, the architecture decouples the front-end presentation layer from the back-end content management system using Sitecore's Headless CMS capabilities. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><h3 id="heading-different-ways-to-access-content-and-media-items-plus-integration-with-search-providers-and-third-party-systems">Different ways to access content and media items, plus integration with search providers and third-party systems</h3><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1722644519173/159a5c75-3af8-45da-8e36-ab15902ab0cb.png" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>A high-level reference architecture typically includes a content access layer, where Sitecore's GraphQL API or Headless API provides access to content items, layouts, and metadata.</p><p>The diagram above shows the Sitecore ASP.NET MVC and Sitecore Headless application with options for content delivery, media items, and search providers.</p><p>In the above diagram:</p><ul><li><p>Sitecore CMS application accesses the content and media items from the CM role.</p></li><li><p>Sitecore Editing Rendering Host application accesses the content and media items from the CM role.</p></li><li><p>Approved content from the CM role can be published to your chosen search provider using connectors, or to Sitecore Experience Edge.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access content and media items from the CD role or from Sitecore Experience Edge.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access media items from the CD role, Sitecore Experience Edge, CDN, or DAM.</p></li><li><p>Front-end app content can be indexed using crawling, connectors, custom implementation, or a <a target="_blank" href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/integrating-xm-cloud-forms-sitecore-composable-dxp-products#heading-what-is-webhook">Webhook</a>.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access indexed content using the service layer or directly through the Search APIs.</p></li><li><p>The front-end app can access the service layer, which integrates with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/product-master/12.0.0?topic=solution-integrating-upstream-downstream-systems">upstream and downstream systems</a>. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p></li></ul><div data-node-type="callout"><div data-node-type="callout-emoji"></div><div data-node-type="callout-text">If you are working with a Sitecore Headless implementation, the simplest way to index data is by using Sitecore Search. You can achieve this through website crawling without needing any custom implementation or installing a connector.</div></div><h3 id="heading-integrate-xm-cloud-with-sitecore-search">Integrate XM Cloud with Sitecore Search</h3><p><img src="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1722645592174/c2277396-d303-44bd-975e-05b37d9f5bfa.gif" alt class="image--center mx-auto" /></p><p>You can index website content in XM Cloud in these ways:</p><p><strong>1.</strong> You can use the Sitecore XM Cloud Workflow notification to determine which content state has changed and send specific data to Sitecore Search through the Webhook.</p><p>The Sitecore XM Cloud provides three types of webhooks:</p><ul><li><p>Webhook event handler</p></li><li><p>Webhook submit action</p></li><li><p>Webhook validation action</p></li></ul><p>For our use case, we can use the <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/walkthrough--adding-and-configuring-a-webhook-submit-action.html">Webhook submit action</a> when an item moves to the approved state. The XM Cloud workflow webhook will then send the notification to the specific endpoints with the required data. <a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></p><p>You can also try the <strong>Edge Webhooks OnUpdate</strong> event to get the updated data directly from Sitecore Experience Edge. You can find more details at <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/webhook-objects.html#entityupdate">Sitecore Experience Edge for XM &gt; Webhook objects</a>.</p><p>With this approach, we can utilise Sitecore Connect, which will send the data to Sitecore Search for indexing with its <code>Low-code</code> / <code>No-code</code> integration platform.</p><p>You can create a custom <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.workato.com/connectors/workato-webhooks.html">Workato Webhooks connector</a> and use it in <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/connect/en/users/sitecore-connect/introduction-to-sitecore-connect.html">Sitecore Connect</a> (Sitecore's SaaS product).</p><p><strong>2.</strong> You can use <code>Sitecore Search</code><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/walkthrough--configuring-an-advanced-web-crawler.html">Advance Web Crawler</a> to crawl the data (or content) from your website.</p><p><strong>3.</strong> You can also use the <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecorepowershell.com/">Sitecore PowerShell Extensions (SPE)</a><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecorepowershell.com/modules/integration-points/tasks"><code>task scheduler</code></a> to run scripts at specific times. This means you can create an SPE script that checks the state of items and pushes those items to Sitecore Search using the Sitecore Search <a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/developers/search-developer-guide/using-the-ingestion-api-to-add-content-to-an-index.html">Ingestion API</a>.</p><blockquote><p>💡 Sitecore XM Cloud is a SaaS platform, so we need to avoid deploying any custom code to the Sitecore XM CMS instance.</p></blockquote><h2 id="heading-conclusion"><strong>🤝Conclusion</strong></h2><p>Remember that Sitecore XM Cloud helps you create great customer experiences by managing and delivering content across different channels. With Sitecore APIs, headless CMS features, and Edge GraphQL, you can provide users with a smooth and fast experience. Use the power of Sitecore XM Cloud to improve your digital experience.</p><p>Ive provided an overview of search capabilities and content access options in Sitecore XM Cloud. Let me know if youd like additional details or have other queries! Feel free to explore these features more, and if you have any specific questions, just ask! 😊</p><h2 id="heading-creditreferences"><strong>🙏Credit/References</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/users/xm-cloud/searching.html">Searching</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.perficient.com/2022/12/23/mastering-xm-cloud-overview-architecture-features/">Architecture, Features, Tools and Licensing of Sitecore XM Cloud</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.sitecore.com/products/xm-cloud">Introducing the next generation of content management systems</a></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.sitecore.com/products/xm-cloud">Introducing the next generation of content management systems</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/walkthrough--deploying-your-front-end-application-to-vercel.html">Walkthrough: Deploying your front-end application to Vercel</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.searchstax.com/blog/search-for-sitecore-xm-cloud/">Search for Sitecore XM Cloud</a><a class="post-section-overview" href="#top"><strong>🔝</strong></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="heading-pingback"><strong>🏓Pingback</strong></h2><div class="hn-table"><table><thead><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://www.searchstax.com/lp/studio-site-search/"><strong>SearchStax-Sitecore SiteSearch - Intuitive Sitecore Site Search</strong></a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://amitkumarmca04.blogspot.com/2024/01/http"><strong>Surface hyper-relevant content through AI-powered search</strong></a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://developers.sitecore.com/content-management/search"><strong>Sitecore Search</strong></a></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>search in sitecore xm cloud</td><td>search in xm cloud</td><td>sitecore xm cloud search</td></tr><tr><td>sitecore xm cloud</td><td>xm cloud 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        </item>
    </channel>
</rss>

In the above RSS feed, the item attribute provides the page details, which will be shared with the Sitecore Search crawler to index the page content.

This means all the items will be looped through, and the page URL details will be passed to the Sitecore Search crawler to index the page. 🔝

Step 3: Define the Document Extraction

The document extractor will get data (source metadata) from the source and create an index document with the needed attributes as key:value pairs for each index document.

You have to use the JavaScript document extractor to read the metadata from the Page, and in the JavaScript document extractor you can write code in the JavaScript language

You can learn more about the Sitecore Search Document Extractor here. ⬇️

https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/boost-sitecore-search-with-advanced-web-crawling-and-javascript-extraction#heading-6-document-extraction-with-javascript

Before writing the Document Extractor, we should understand the page metadata present in the HTML of the page: 🔝

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en" class="">
<head>
    <meta charSet="UTF-8" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no" />
    <meta name="image" property="og:image"
        content="https://hashnode.com/utility/r?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.hashnode.com%2Fres%2Fhashnode%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1724630337054%2Fcc6f694c-3a3b-4e73-9cd9-6dff91e7ce4c.png%3Fw%3D1200%26auto%3Dcompress%2Cformat%26format%3Dwebp%26fm%3Dpng" />
    <link rel="canonical"
        href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/boost-your-search-results-mastering-sitecore-search-optimization" />
    <title>Sitecore Search Optimization Tips - Boosting Search Results</title>
    <meta name="description"
        content="Unlock the full potential of Sitecore search with our expert guide to search results boosting. Learn how to optimize your content, leverage boosting rules." />
    <meta property="og:title" content="Sitecore Search Optimization Tips - Boosting Search Results" />
    <meta property="og:description"
        content="Unlock the full potential of Sitecore search with our expert guide to search results boosting. Learn how to optimize your content, leverage boosting rules." />
    <meta property="og:site_name" content="Enlighten with Amit" />
    <meta property="og:type" content="article" />
    <meta property="og:url"
        content="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/boost-your-search-results-mastering-sitecore-search-optimization" />
    <meta name="author" content="Amit Kumar" />
    <meta property="article:author" content="https://hashnode.com/@AmitKumarr" />
    <link rel="author" href="https://hashnode.com/@AmitKumarr" />
    <link rel="icon" type="image/png"
        href="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1706391953595/Uh-mmcgj8.png?auto=compress,format&amp;format=webp&amp;fm=png" />
    <meta name="theme-color" content="#1D81B9" />
    <meta name="google-site-verification" content="_O6jCbSWKRnnV1c8tJ8bnQ4wQABLq3cVoiXaSDj0KJo" />
    <meta name="msvalidate.01" content="1D2D23DCCECD7EE0D9F5C954D4295AAC" />
    <meta property="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />
    <meta property="twitter:title" content="Sitecore Search Optimization Tips - 
    Boosting Search Results" />
    <meta property="twitter:description"
        content="Unlock the full potential of Sitecore search with our expert guide to search results boosting. Learn how to optimize your content, leverage boosting rules." />
    <meta property="twitter:image"
        content="https://hashnode.com/utility/r?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.hashnode.com%2Fres%2Fhashnode%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1724630337054%2Fcc6f694c-3a3b-4e73-9cd9-6dff91e7ce4c.png%3Fw%3D1200%26auto%3Dcompress%2Cformat%26format%3Dwebp%26fm%3Dpng" />
    <meta name="next-head-count" content="27" />
</head>

<body class="bg-white leading-normal antialiased dark:bg-slate-950"><input type="hidden" id="hn-user" />
    <div class="mb-5 flex w-full flex-row items-center justify-center md:mb-0 md:w-auto md:justify-start">
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            href="https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/boost-your-search-results-mastering-sitecore-search-optimization"
            class="tooltip-handle text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400" data-title="Aug 26, 2024 00:07"><time
                dateTime="2024-08-26T00:07:32.110Z">Aug 26, 2024</time></a><span
            class="mx-3 block font-bold text-slate-500">·</span>
    </div>

</body>

</html>

In the above HTML, you will find the page metadata which required for any page to be indexed in the Sitecore Search. 🔝

Now, move to the JavaScript Document Extractor code:

function extract(request, response) {
  $ = response.body;
  let j =0;
  let pagelastmodified = '';  
  let displaypagelastmodified = '';
        $('time').each((i, elem) => {
        j = j + 1;
        if(j==1)
        {
         pagelastmodified = $(elem).attr('datetime');
         displaypagelastmodified=$(elem).text().replaceAll("\n","");
        }
        });
  return [{
    'description': $('meta[name="description"]').attr('content') || $('meta[property="og:description"]').attr('content') || $('p').text(),
    'name': $('meta[property="og:title"]').attr('content') || $('title').text(),
    'type': 'Amit-Hashnode-Blog',
    'url': $('meta[property="og:url"]').attr('content'),
    'pagelastmodified': pagelastmodified,
    'displaypagelastmodified': displaypagelastmodified,
    'product': 'Personal Blog',

  }]
}

In the above code, after receiving the response body (page’s html) i am trying to find the:

Page Last Modified Date from the time tag > datetime attribute
Page Description from the Description metadata
Page Title from the Title metadata
Page URL from the url metadata
and the rest are hardcoded metadata that I am adding to the document to identify these documents from a collection of other documents added from different sources. 🔝

💡

Sitecore Search does not index content if the document extractor can't find the value for a required attribute.

You can define different types of Sitecore Search Document Extractors for different URLs based on your needs.:

Step 4: Test and Publish Sitecore Search JavaScript Document Extractor

You can add the code into the JavaScript Document Extractor, but you can validate in different ways:

1- Cheerio Sandbox: you can use Cheerio Sandbox to check the JavaScript Document Extractor that uses Cheerio syntax.

2- Within Sitecore Search CEC: Within the document extractor setting, you will find the Validate option, which can be used to validate your JavaScript Document Extractor code.

Once validated, you can publish your changes to index the documents. 🔝

💡Conclusion

Configuring RSS triggers in Sitecore Search improves content discovery and syndication. By following this step-by-step guide, you can set up effective RSS feeds in Sitecore Search that enhance user experience, drive traffic, and boost SEO..

Whether you’re running a blog, news site, or e-commerce platform, using Sitecore’s Search features helps you reach more people and stay connected with your users.

Don't forget to modify these procedures based on your unique use case. Cheers to your crawling! 🔎

🙏Credit/References

Boost Sitecore Search with Advanced Web Crawling and JavaScript	Configuring document extractors	Configuring triggers 🔝
Sitecore Search implementation	What is Index items in Sitecore Search	Sitecore Search Best Practices

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