The default search engine in WordPress has sucked for a number of years. So much so that people end up replacing it with a custom Google search box. However, there is a plugin that has been gaining steam in recent months called Relevanssi that is trying to solve most of the problems the default search engine has. Check out this tutorial on how to install and configure the plugin via WPLift.com. I think I’m going to install the plugin myself to see if it cures any of my search frustrations.
Category: Plugins
Please let us know how it works out for you. I have used it on a couple of projects with decent results.
I think there is room for a premium search plugin to enter the marketplace. It would be nice to have customizable results pages (ex: sorting by content type) as well as check box limiters and such.