Search always returns no results - is it because forum is closed to guests?
JellyBelly at 17h41
02
Dec
2011
I have a closed forum, where guests aren't allowed to view or post. Only registered members can use the forum.
The Search box and the Advanced Search page always return 0 results, even if I know I'm using a common term that is in the forum.
Could this be because the forum is closed to guests? Is there any way around this limitation? It's a big bummer if I can't get any search function to work.
Thanks
The Search box and the Advanced Search page always return 0 results, even if I know I'm using a common term that is in the forum.
Could this be because the forum is closed to guests? Is there any way around this limitation? It's a big bummer if I can't get any search function to work.
Thanks
1 Guest, on 02/12/2011 at 17h50
Only guests can't search, or this is typical for all users? 
2 JellyBelly, on 02/12/2011 at 17h53
For all users. I don't even give the guests a search box, so that's not an issue.
But for example, even from the Admin account the search always returns zero results.
But for example, even from the Admin account the search always returns zero results.
3 Guest, on 02/12/2011 at 18h01
Can you provide your forum url and give me an test account? 
4 JellyBelly, on 02/12/2011 at 18h04
Yes, just give me a minute please.
Where should I post the info? I guess I could do it right on this thread, as long as you deleted it right away.
Where should I post the info? I guess I could do it right on this thread, as long as you deleted it right away.
5 Guest, on 02/12/2011 at 18h06
You decide, or send me a PM or post here in thread.
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6 JellyBelly, on 02/12/2011 at 18h27
How did you do that???! How come it shows me nothing??
I'm gonna try searching for the same word.
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Okay, I got it. It looks like I have to search for a word in the title only.
For example: try searching for the word "infection" in that same thread you posted, and it won't find the thread.
Is there any way to search inside the threads also?
But I'm just happy that at least it'll search the titles. That would've been a big problem for me if it didn't.
I'm gonna try searching for the same word.
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Okay, I got it. It looks like I have to search for a word in the title only.
For example: try searching for the word "infection" in that same thread you posted, and it won't find the thread.
Is there any way to search inside the threads also?
But I'm just happy that at least it'll search the titles. That would've been a big problem for me if it didn't.
7 Guest, on 02/12/2011 at 18h32
Noo, I'm sorry. 
8 JellyBelly, on 02/12/2011 at 18h33
That's okay. Hey - thanks a lot for the help! I really appreciate it!
Could you please remove that screenshot you made of my site? Thanks.
Could you please remove that screenshot you made of my site? Thanks.
9 Guest, on 02/12/2011 at 18h40
Glad I could help.
10 Sanket, on 02/12/2011 at 19h21
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