A search box on the header

MattF · 2009-12-21 17:25:39

Paul wrote:

I suppose I would have to agree. Whenever I visit a forum with a quick search I use it and never bother visiting the detailed search page.

Conversely though, it can be counter-productive. I've seen several occasions on boards with a quick search where even long-term members have complained about the search facility being a bit poor, due to the simple fact that they have always used the quick search and never realised that there was an advanced search option, unless there was specifically a link to it on the quick search panel.

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Franz · 2009-12-22 10:33:45

Actually, what about replacing the quickjump menu (never heard of anyone using it...) with the quick search?

Reines · 2009-12-22 12:11:16

lie2815 wrote:

Actually, what about replacing the quickjump menu (never heard of anyone using it...) with the quick search?

Bottom left is a pretty weird place for a quick search, it should be on the top right IMO.

Franz · 2009-12-22 12:43:25

Makes sense, I guess. Didn't know whether some of you thought it to be too prominent up there - but that's probably the point of it, after all.

Paul · 2009-12-22 13:34:25

Over time the location of certain features becomes standardised. As Reines said, top right seems to be the standard location for a search box. Where you have to be careful is if the site also has a search box which will almost certainly also be positioned top right.

Scripter · 2010-01-02 16:48:16

I think the search at the top right would look just fine. Enabling and disabling it would be even greater given the user a choice.

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