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AI-powered Search

Semantic search that understands intent, not just keywords.

Overview

What we deliver

We implement AI-powered search that handles natural language queries, typos, and synonyms to return the most relevant results.

We replace rigid keyword search with AI-powered search that understands what users actually mean. Our approach combines vector embeddings, semantic matching, and traditional ranking signals so users find the right product, document, or article even when their query is vague or misspelled. We index your content, tune relevance, and add filters, facets, and sorting that match how people browse. For larger catalogs and knowledge bases, we add features like query suggestions, related searches, and zero-result recovery. We integrate the search experience into your website, app, or internal portal with clean APIs and front-end components. After launch, we review search analytics, fix poor performers, and keep relevance tuned as content and behavior change. The outcome is a search experience that feels intuitive, reduces bounce, and shortens the path from query to action.

Fit Check

Built for teams like yours

Who it's for

  • Ecommerce sites with deep catalogs
  • Publishers and content libraries
  • Knowledge bases and help centers
  • Internal portals and document repositories
  • SaaS apps with in-product search

Pain points we solve

  • Poor results for natural language queries
  • High zero-result rates on search
  • Users abandoning after weak matches
  • Hard-to-find documents in internal portals
  • Slow or clunky search experiences
What's included

Capabilities

Everything we cover in this engagement.

  • Search platform selection and setup
  • Content indexing and schema design
  • Vector embeddings and semantic search
  • Synonym, typo, and language handling
  • Faceted search and filters
  • Query suggestions and autocomplete
  • Analytics and relevance tuning
  • Front-end search components
How we work

Our process

A clear, predictable path from kickoff to outcomes.

01

Audit

We review current search performance and pain points.

02

Design

We plan the schema, ranking, and user experience.

03

Build

We index content, configure models, and build the UI.

04

Tune

We test queries, adjust ranking, and fix poor results.

05

Launch and refine

We deploy, monitor analytics, and tune over time.

What you get

Deliverables & outcomes

What you get

  • Configured search platform
  • Indexed content with mappings
  • Front-end search and filter components
  • Relevance tuning playbook
  • Search analytics dashboard
  • Documentation for content teams

Outcomes you can expect

  • Higher search conversion rates
  • Lower zero-result query rates
  • Faster time to find content
  • Better support deflection in help centers
  • Improved internal productivity
Timeline

6 to 10 weeks

Engagement

Monthly retainer, Project, Sprint

Tools we use

Elasticsearch, Algolia, Typesense, Pinecone, OpenAI embeddings

KPIs we track

Search conversion rate, zero-result rate, click-through rate, query refinement rate, time to result

Client stories

What clients say

"

Our old site was a Frankenstein of three previous agencies. We gave them a hard launch date tied to a trade show and they actually hit it. 47 templates, full product catalog migration, no broken redirects on go-live day. Our previous vendor missed the same deadline twice. This time my phone stayed quiet on launch morning.

Marcus L.
"

Holiday season was about to break us. We needed 22 agents in six weeks and our internal hiring pipeline could not move that fast. They staffed it, trained on our tone guide, and ran nesting alongside our senior reps. CSAT actually went up by three points during peak. First Q4 in four years my support lead took her vacation.

Tom H.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most.

Do we need to replace our current search?
Not always. We often layer AI search on top of an existing index, or migrate gradually depending on scope.
Which platforms do you support?
We work with Elasticsearch, Algolia, Typesense, OpenSearch, and vector databases like Pinecone or Weaviate.
How do you handle relevance tuning?
We use query logs, manual review, and synonym dictionaries, plus boosting rules tied to business priorities.
Can you support multilingual search?
Yes. We configure analyzers, embeddings, and tokenizers for each language your audience uses.
How long does indexing take?
It depends on catalog size and update frequency. Most projects use incremental indexing with near real-time refresh.

Need search that actually works?

Book a call to plan an AI-powered search rollout for your platform.