Search Engine not working?

BogieMeister

Is it just pilot error on my part, or is the search engine not working ?

Bayliss

@BogieMeister, I am having the same issue, so there must be a problem on the system end of things.

jgram2

X3. I just searched on “pilot error” and found nothing.

TabberJohn

I could not find any documentation on rebuilding the search index for the cloud version of Vanilla Forums.
If it's not an admin function under settings, an admin needs to file a support request with Vanilla Forums to request a rebuild.

jgram2

Maybe they’ll make it better!

pthomas745

You can search even better by using Google search methods.

Here is a search for "led bulb sizes".  The Google search "refinement method" is to use the word "site" in front of the domain name.  This limits the search to only this site, not the entire web.

Typing this in the search window:

led bulb sizes site:tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com

Gets you these search results:  https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=led+bulb+sizes+site:tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com

From Google:

Search for a specific site

Put <strong>site:</strong> in front of a site or domain. For example, <strong>site:youtube.com </strong>or <strong>site:.gov</strong>.

Note the colon (:) after "site". 

Sharon_is_SAM

We are working on this issue. Waiting to hear from Vanilla.

Sharon_is_SAM

All fixed.

Sharon_is_SAM

Anyone not able to search now?

Jackie_Dave

Just tried a quick search and it appears to be working.