Search testing allows you to preview search results and test the outcome of search configurations and facets from within ATG Merchandising. You can use search testing to analyze how the search engine processes queries and ranks search results and then apply that information when creating facets, designing search configurations, and editing catalog items.
A search test can include deployed or undeployed search configurations and facets. After you’ve created your search configurations or facets, it may be difficult to know how those settings are applied to searches. With search testing, you can test the results of new and updated search configurations and facets before you deploy them to a target site. You can also troubleshoot existing search configurations and facets on your production site to help you determine whether they are working effectively.
The following topics describe how to configure and use the search testing feature:
Configuring Search Testing – Provides instructions for setting up search testing, including input options, options for grouping results, search testing environments, and request and response languages.
Search Testing Overview – Provides information about search testing features and concepts.
Guidelines for Search Tests – Offers suggestions for creating search tests to address specific questions or troubleshoot common issues.
Performing Search Tests – Provides instructions for creating and running search tests.
Evaluating Test Results – Describes each type of test output and provides guidance for interpreting test results.
Saving and Organizing Tests – Provides instructions for working with search tests and search test folders, including saving, moving, copying, and deleting.
