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In today's digital landscape, optimizing search experiences is crucial. This talk led by Matt Taylor of Funnelback UK highlights essential techniques for achieving search success. Drawing on insights from CSIRO's Professor David Hawking, learn about advanced ranking algorithms, contextual navigation, and the importance of an intuitive user experience. Discover how to manage search effectively by breaking down problems, iterative testing, and leveraging advanced technology. Join us to explore innovative solutions that create engaging, user-centered search pathways in enterprise systems.
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Search Experience Management - Techniques for Search Success
Matt Taylor, Funnelback UK • mtaylor@funnelback.com • @mattletaylor • 07786 555116
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Professor David Hawking • CSIRO research project • 20 years in development • Advanced technology • Ranking algorithm • Contextual navigation • Early binding lock/key • Fine Tune algorithm • Rapid customisation • Flexible look-and-feel
We all know search……. • …don’t we?
But what makes a good experience? • Engage through a curated and intuitive journey • Bring simplicity to chaos • Provide human sensibilities during the process • Create an emotional bond through search intimacy • Design must touch every aspect of the UX
Techniques important to us • Gain a true understanding of the problem • Breaking it down into small ‘chunks’ • Delivering in phases • Iterative testing throughout
Techniques important to us cont.. • Combining our advanced technology • Advanced auto-complete • Query blending of the results set • Fine tune • With advanced design • To create enviable navigation paths • Faceted navigation • Context aware results • Live and dynamic navigation
Search of Enterprise systems • The biggest challenge is often normalising results from many systems into one result set • Is not easy • Is not solved via a big-bang approach • Requires a lot of planning • Requires significant input from the data’s owner • But…….it can be successful
Matt Taylor, Funnelback UK • mtaylor@funnelback.com • @mattletaylor • 07786 555116