How to Set Up On-Site Search & Add Keywords to Help Customers Find Blog Posts, Scheduler Services, Products, and Services
Zibster includes a built-in on-site search feature that helps your website visitors quickly find what they’re looking for—whether it's a blog post, a scheduler service, a product, or a service. This guide walks you through how to:
- Enable the on-site search tool
- Add search keywords to your content
- Improve your site's searchability
STEP ONE
ENABLE THE ON-SITE SEARCH FEATURE
Before visitors can use the search tool, you’ll need to turn it on and choose how it displays on your website.
How to Turn On the Search Icon:
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Log into your Zibster account.
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Click WEBSITE from the left-hand menu.
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At the top of the page, click the SETTINGS tab.
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Click SEARCH/CART to open your icon display settings.
Choose How the Search Icon Displays:
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No – Hides the search icon.
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With Social Media Icons – Shows the search icon next to your social icons.
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With Site Links – Adds the search icon to your website’s navigation menu.
If you select With Site Links, you’ll have additional display options:
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Button – A clickable “Search” button.
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Icon Only – A magnifying glass icon.
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Text and Icon – “Search” with an icon.
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Text Only – The word “Search.”
Click SAVE CHANGES to apply your settings.
Need More Help? Check out our guide on adding search to your website.
STEP TWO
ADD SEARCH KEYWORDS TO PRODUCTS
Adding search keywords makes it easier for visitors to find specific products on your site.
How to Add Keywords to Products:
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Click E-COMMERCE from the left-hand menu.
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Hover over SELL ONLINE and click PRODUCTS.
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Open an existing product or create a new one.
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Click the SEO & SEARCH button.
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In the Search Keywords field, enter terms your customers might use to find this product. Separate keywords with commas.
Example: photo prints, framed prints, wall art
Click SAVE CHANGES.
STEP THREE
ADD SEARCH KEYWORDS TO SERVICES
You can also add search keywords to your services so they appear in search results.
How to Add Keywords to Services:
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Click E-COMMERCE from the left-hand menu.
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Hover over SELL ONLINE and click SERVICES.
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Open an existing service or create a new one.
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Click the SEO & SEARCH button.
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Add keywords in the Search Keywords field, separated by commas.
Example: family sessions, mini shoots, senior portraits
Click SAVE CHANGES.
STEP FOUR
ADD SEARCH KEYWORDS TO SCHEDULER SERVICES
Scheduler services can also be optimized for search.
How to Add Keywords to Scheduler Services:
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Click SCHEDULER from the left-hand menu.
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At the top of the Scheduler dashboard, click SERVICES.
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Open an existing scheduler service or create a new one.
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Click the SEO & SEARCH button.
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Enter relevant search terms in the Search Keywords field, separated by commas.
Example: senior headshots, newborn photography, studio session
Click SAVE CHANGES.
STEP FIVE
MAKE BLOG POSTS SEARCHABLE
Blog posts are automatically included in your site’s search results—you don’t need to manually add keywords.
To help your posts appear in more relevant searches:
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Use clear, descriptive titles (avoid vague titles like “Post #1”).
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Include relevant keywords and phrases in your blog content.
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Write naturally and focus on topics your audience is likely to search for.
Example: How to Prepare for Your Maternity Shoot
FINAL TIP
By enabling the on-site search tool and adding keywords to your content, you’ll help visitors quickly find what they’re looking for, making their experience smoother and boosting engagement across your Zibster website.
