Catalog search methods

There are a number of search options available in WebSphere Commerce. The different search options address the different needs of customers and administrators. Each of the search formats is based on an underlying technology dependent on the the Catalog Search data bean. The search methods are provided primarily by a search engine and an abstraction layer API from which you can build search features and search tools. See the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator Customization Guide for more details on customizing the various search methods.

The following search methods are available:

Catalog search
The catalog search provides both basic and advanced search functionality to your site for use by customers.
Product Advisor
The Product Advisor provides interactive shopping guides to help your customers identify the products which match their requirements.