Fix internal search before users leave for Google

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Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:35 +0000

This piece argues that internal site search still loses to Google because findability breaks long before content quality.

Smashing Magazine – 26 Mar 26

The Site-Search Paradox: Why The Big Box Always Wins — Smashing Magazine

Success in modern UX isn’t about having the most content. It’s about having the most findable content. Yet even with more data and better tools than ever, internal search often fails, leaving users to rely on global search engines to find a single...

A smart look at why users still trust the big search box more than your site’s own search.

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