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1. Re: adding a custom search bar
bregent Apr 11, 2012 10:11 AM (in response to jrandazzo1984)The data being searched would need to be stored in a structured form - not just freeform text on your pages. Is the data currently stored in a database?
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2. Re: adding a custom search bar
jrandazzo1984 Apr 11, 2012 2:44 PM (in response to bregent)I assumed that this would be the case. I have not started collecting the data as I wanted to complete my site first. What database is a good one to be used in junction with a search feature?
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3. Re: adding a custom search bar
Nancy OShea Apr 11, 2012 3:35 PM (in response to jrandazzo1984)- If you're on a Linux/Apache server, it most likely supports MySql & PHP
- If you're on a Windows server, it likely supports MSSql & ASP or .NET.
- Unsure which? Ask your host.
Nancy O.
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4. Re: adding a custom search bar
jrandazzo1984 Apr 12, 2012 2:28 PM (in response to Nancy OShea)The server is on Linux LAMP - Apache .
Are there any good writeups / tutorials on MySQL and creating a search?
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5. Re: adding a custom search bar
Nancy OShea Apr 12, 2012 2:35 PM (in response to jrandazzo1984)Building Dynamic Websites with PHP
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/dreamweaver/php.html
Create a Search Query with Optional Fields
http://cookbooks.adobe.com/post_Create_search_query_with_optional_fields-16245.html
Nancy O.