Acquia, a leader in open digital experience software, has announced a strategic partnership with SearchStax, the Search Experience Company, to enhance the search experience for Drupal-based websites. The collaboration introduces Acquia Search powered by SearchStax, a comprehensive AI-driven search solution that replaces Acquia’s existing Solr site search service. This new solution is designed to significantly improve website engagement, user satisfaction, and conversions.

The Evolving Role of Search in Website Engagement

As search becomes a critical element of website functionality, Jim Shaw, Chief Product Officer at Acquia, highlighted its importance in providing website visitors with an intuitive, accurate, and contextually relevant experience.

"Search has evolved into critical infrastructure," said Shaw. "Our partnership with SearchStax allows us to offer tools that enable marketers to configure intelligent search features easily, ensuring the right content is easily found and served faster to website visitors."

Key Features and Benefits of Acquia Search Powered by SearchStax

Acquia Search powered by SearchStax offers several key benefits that will enhance content discoverability and improve user engagement:

1. Surface Content Quickly Across Sites:
   Marketers can define facets and filters based on categories and tags, allowing visitors to discover content quickly, even across multiple sites.

2. Drive Content Discoverability with AI:
   The AI-driven search improvements include intelligent search suggestions, auto-completion, related keywords based on search history, and natural language processing to minimize “no result” searches.

3. No-Code Analytics and Actionable Insights:
   Robust analytics tools provide full visibility into search behavior, allowing marketers to gain valuable insights and identify areas for content improvement.

4. Frictionless Adjustments:
   Marketers can make real-time adjustments to the search experience, optimizing content and boosting relevance and conversions with a few clicks.

5. Enterprise Availability and Security:
   Built-in compliance with HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001, WCAG, and GDPR ensures robust data protection while scaling to handle large volumes of traffic.

Customer Success with Acquia Search Powered by SearchStax

Barry Crowley, Web Content Lead Developer at Sensata Technologies, shared his experience:
"Integrating Acquia Search powered by SearchStax into our website was seamless. We’re excited to implement its latest features, which we anticipate will improve search functionality, engagement, and conversions."

Empowering Marketing Teams for Success

Sameer Maggon, CEO of SearchStax, emphasized the importance of site search for boosting website conversions and improving the overall customer experience.

"With SearchStax’s advanced search capabilities, Acquia’s customers can maximize their content’s value. This partnership enables marketing teams to deliver relevant search results, boosting engagement and helping achieve business objectives."

Acquia’s partnership with SearchStax marks a significant leap in transforming the search experience for Drupal-based websites. By combining AI-powered capabilities with user-friendly tools, the solution offers marketers greater control over their website’s search experience, driving better engagement and higher conversions.