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How AI-Powered Search Transforms E-Commerce

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2026-04-24
Traditional keyword search fails when customers describe products in natural language. AI-powered search with vector embeddings understands user intent — "warm winter jacket for hiking" returns relevant results even if no product contains those exact words. Opensolr combines BGE-m3 semantic search w...
https://drupal.opensolr.com/en-gb/node/2

Migrating from Elasticsearch to Solr

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2026-04-24
Many teams are reconsidering Elasticsearch after license changes and rising costs. Apache Solr offers a fully open-source alternative with comparable features — full-text search, faceting, highlighting, geospatial queries, and now vector search. This article covers the key differences and a step-by-...
https://drupal.opensolr.com/en-gb/node/3

Web Crawler Best Practices for Site Search

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2026-04-24
A good site search starts with good indexing. The Opensolr Web Crawler handles JavaScript rendering, PDF extraction, and structured data extraction automatically. But there are best practices to follow: provide a sitemap.xml, use semantic HTML, include meta descriptions, and avoid blocking search cr...
https://drupal.opensolr.com/en-gb/node/4

Understanding Faceted Search and Filtering

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2026-04-24
Faceted search lets users narrow results by categories, price ranges, brands, or any attribute. It is essential for e-commerce and content-heavy sites. Solr excels at faceted search with docValues fields, pivot facets, and range facets. This article explains how to configure facets in your schema an...
https://drupal.opensolr.com/en-gb/node/5

Real-Time Analytics for Your Search Engine

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2026-04-24
Understanding what users search for is as valuable as the search itself. Opensolr provides built-in query analytics: top searches, zero-result queries, click-through rates, and search volume trends. Use this data to improve content, identify gaps, and optimize product discoverability. This comprehen...
https://drupal.opensolr.com/en-gb/node/8

Smart Home Security: A Beginners Guide

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2026-03-24
Setting up smart home security does not have to be complicated. We review video doorbells, smart locks, motion sensors, and cameras. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about smart home security: a beginners guide. Whether you are a professional or enthusiast, understanding t...
https://drupal.opensolr.com/en-gb/node/31