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title: "Ranking"
description: "1 posts about Ranking, summarised, each linking to the original."
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# Ranking
> 1 posts about Ranking, summarised, each linking to the original.

## Articles

### [7 things I wish every search box did - The Intercom Blog](https://yomu.fyi/post/7-things-i-wish-every-search-box-did-the-intercom-blog.md)
- Company: [Intercom](https://yomu.fyi/company/intercom.md)
- Published: Oct 13, 2026
- Type: Explainer

Search in web applications often fails to deliver speed and relevance, yet it is critical for findability as users cannot browse effectively through large amounts of content. The post, by Algolia’s CEO, presents seven principles: show real results from the first keystroke, search across multiple attributes like name and company without field specification, rank based on object importance and context such as user activity or location, highlight matched terms to explain results, offer faceted filters instead of complex syntax, accept typos and synonyms while ranking approximate matches lower, and ensure consistent mobile and desktop experiences. Ranking should consider dimensions like recent activity or geo-location rather than text frequency, making users feel the search reads their minds. Results must explain why they matched to help users quickly identify the best result. These principles help users find results with minimal effort and make search feel intuitive, addressing the iceberg of search complexity.