Admin Universal Search

Link: https://support.brilliantdirectories.com/support/solutions/articles/12000105576

The Universal Search allows admins to search across the entire website directly from the admin header. The search sits at the top left of every admin page, beside Switch Website: a filter menu (set to All by default) followed by the Search Website... box. Results are filtered based on each admin’s role permissions, ensuring access is limited to authorized data only.


A built-in search cache improves speed and performance by storing recent queries per admin and website. Future updates may include a searchable history of recent admin searches for added convenience.


The Universal Search filter menu and Search Website box in the admin header


How to Search

  1. Optionally, choose a content type from the filter menu at the left of the search box (leave it on All to search everything).
  2. Click the Search Website... box and type at least two characters. Matching records appear in a panel below the box, grouped by content type, with a count of how many were found.
  3. Click a result to open that record.



Universal Search Filters

The Universal Search is designed to locate specific records quickly, even on websites with a large amount of content. Filters are available to narrow searches to specific areas of the website, helping admins find exactly what is needed without sifting through unrelated results. 


Selecting a filter before entering a keyword focuses the search on that content type only, which can make the process faster and more precise.



Available filters include:

  • Members
  • Single Photo Posts
  • Multi Photo Posts
  • Reviews
  • Leads
  • Form Inquiries
  • Membership Plans
  • Widgets
  • Sidebars
  • Menus
  • Post Settings
  • Forms


There is a limit of 10 results per table.


Members

Locate member profiles by name or email.


Members filter with the keyword John and two matching members


Single Photo Posts

Find posts that feature a single image.


Single Photo Posts filter with the keyword Tips and two matching posts


Multi Photo Posts

Search posts containing multiple images, like event galleries or product showcases.


Multi Photo Posts filter with the keyword House and three matching posts


Reviews

Access customer or member reviews quickly by keyword.



Leads

Retrieve lead submissions to track inquiries and follow-ups.


Leads filter with the keyword Lead and one matching lead


Form Inquiries

Search messages submitted through contact or custom forms.



Membership Plans

Locate and manage membership plan settings and details.


Membership Plans filter with the keyword Premium and one matching plan


Widgets

Find the custom widgets saved on the site.


Universal Search set to the Widgets filter with the keyword co (1) and the one matching custom widget, Bootstrap Theme - Cookie Consent Code (2).


Sidebars

Identify and edit sidebars assigned to various pages.


Universal Search set to the Sidebars filter with the keyword bl (1) and the one matching sidebar, Blog Sidebar (2).


Menus

Search for navigation menus to update links and structure.


Menus filter with the keyword Menu and two matching menus


Post Settings

Access and adjust configuration options for posts of all types.


Post Settings filter with the keyword Blog and one matching post type


Forms

Locate forms used for signups, submissions, or other interactions.


Forms filter with the keyword listing and one matching form