Related searches
Search suggestions that appear on the results page and propose other queries to the user based on behavioral patterns or semantic similarity.
Definition
Definition
Once someone searches "mountain boots," the system can suggest "trail shoes," "hiking socks," or "trekking poles." Generation can be based on co-occurrence (what other queries the same users make), semantic similarity (proximity in embedding space), or catalog analysis (shared categories and attributes). Difference from typeahead: related searches appear after seeing results, while typeahead appears while the user is typing.
What it's used for
What it's used for
They guide the user when a search was imprecise or ambiguous. They activate exploration toward related products. The terms users click on reveal how they think about the catalog and what needs aren't being met.
Doofinder
Doofinder's Search Suggestions are generated from the feed using title, brand, and categories. They are processed automatically once a week. From the panel, custom suggestions can be added or a blacklist can be set up to exclude specific terms.