Ecommerce Search Insights

Guides and research on site search, AI search technology, and conversion optimisation for online merchants.

Research

AI-Powered Ecommerce Site Search: The 2026 Conversion Guide

Shoppers who use site search convert at 2-3x the rate of those who don't. In 2026, AI search is no longer optional - it's the infrastructure that decides whether a visitor becomes a customer. Full breakdown of what changed, what it means, and how to evaluate your options.

July 2026 · 8 min read Read article
Key stats from this article
2-3x Higher conversion rate for shoppers using site search vs. those who don't
83% Of B2B sellers now prioritise AI when evaluating search tools (Algolia 2026)
25% Revenue uplift from AI-powered personalization at top implementations
ROI

The ROI of Ecommerce Site Search: What the Numbers Say

Wondering whether investing in better ecommerce site search is worth it? Here's how to calculate the ROI - and what typical improvements look like in practice.

August 10, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Mobile

Mobile Ecommerce Search UX: Why Most Stores Get It Wrong (And How to Fix It)

Mobile ecommerce search UX makes or breaks your mobile conversions. Here's where most stores go wrong and how to fix the most common friction points.

August 3, 2026 · 4 min read Read article
Platform

Why Native Shopify and WooCommerce Search Falls Short for Scaling Stores

Native Shopify and WooCommerce search is built for small catalogues. Here's where it breaks down at scale - and what you can do about it.

July 27, 2026 · 4 min read Read article
Search UX

Faceted Search in Ecommerce: The Underrated Feature That Lifts Conversions

Faceted search in ecommerce turns a broad catalogue into a personalised shopping experience. Here's how to implement it and what it can do for your conversion rate.

July 20, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Zero Results

How to Reduce Zero Results in Ecommerce Search Without a Platform Overhaul

You don't need to rebuild your ecommerce platform to reduce zero results. Here are the practical steps that move the needle fast, starting this week.

July 13, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Analytics

What Your Ecommerce Search Analytics Are Telling You (And Why You Should Listen)

Your ecommerce search analytics contain some of your most valuable customer insights. Here's how to read them and act on what you find.

July 6, 2026 · 4 min read Read article
Search UX

Search vs. Browse: Understanding How Your Ecommerce Customers Actually Navigate

Should your ecommerce store prioritise search or browse? Understanding how customers navigate can help you invest in the right place for maximum revenue impact.

June 29, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Search UX

Ecommerce Autocomplete Search: How to Drive Revenue Before Shoppers Finish Typing

Ecommerce autocomplete search reduces friction and drives conversions before shoppers finish typing. Here's how to make yours work harder.

June 22, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Search UX

Ecommerce Search Synonyms: Why "Sofa" and "Couch" Must Return the Same Results

Missing ecommerce search synonyms cost you sales every day. Learn how to build a synonym strategy that closes the gap between your catalogue and your customers.

June 15, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Search UX

Why Shoppers Leave After One Failed Ecommerce Search (And What You Can Do About It)

One failed ecommerce search is often all it takes to lose a shopper forever. Here's the psychology behind search abandonment and how to stop it.

June 8, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Zero Results

Zero Results Rate: The Ecommerce Metric Most Merchants Ignore (And Shouldn't)

Zero results rate is the ecommerce metric most stores ignore - and one of the most costly. Learn how to find it, benchmark it, and drive it down fast.

June 1, 2026 · 3 min read Read article
Product Discovery

Ecommerce Product Discovery: Why Shoppers Can't Find What They're Looking For

Poor product discovery in ecommerce loses you sales before shoppers even reach checkout. Learn what causes it and how smarter search changes everything.

May 25, 2026 · 4 min read Read article
Strategy

The Hidden Cost of Poor Ecommerce Site Search (And How to Calculate Yours)

Poor ecommerce site search costs more than most merchants realise. Here's how to calculate the real revenue impact and what to do about it.

May 18, 2026 · 4 min read Read article
Zero Results

Why Your Ecommerce Zero Results Page Is Quietly Destroying Conversions

Your ecommerce zero results page is costing you revenue every day. Learn why it happens, what it signals, and how to fix it before shoppers walk away for good.

May 11, 2026 · 4 min read Read article
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