Search Index Overview

The Search Index powers item search by making searches faster and more targeted. For the items set up to be included in the Search Index, the Search Index retrieves the item attribute values of the defined search fields, sort fields, and facet fields and uses them to order the results. The search index gets built the first time you click Save on the Web Site Setup page after selecting the item search settings. Whenever you change your item record or search settings, the search index updates or rebuilds to include your changes.

To learn more about the Search Index, refer to the following sections:

• Events that Trigger Search Index Rebuild

• Events that Trigger Search Index Update

• Check the Search Index Job Status

• Rebuild the Search Index Manually

General Notices