🔍Search in Spot

Don't navigate page to page; just search!

At the heart of MeltingSpot's features is its search engine. Whether you're seeking topics, content, or specific members, this tool will be your guiding light. Here's how to make the most of it:

Starting a search

You'll see the search bar in the tab bar, right next to your direct messages access. Alternatively, simply hit cmd+K on your keyboard to invoke the search function. This bar is your gateway to uncovering everything and anything you're looking for on your Spot.

Search bar

What's Indexed in Different Content Types

Specific information for different content types are indexed, ensuring accurate and relevant results. Here's what the search looks for in various content types:

Content type	Indexed information
Lives	Title + Description
Forums	Title + Description
Topics	Title + Description + Replies
Collections	Title + Description
Pages	Title + Page content
Links	Title + URL
Members	Name + Surname + Headline + Email address + Biography
Courses	Title + Description

Search by assigned tag

Locate related content, assigned with the same tag, by typing the tag name in the search bar.

All content, including topics, pages, links, and members, assigned to that tag will be shown in the results.

Filter search results

When you initiate a search, results default to All, showing results from all existing content on the platform. However, the search engine is versatile, and you can filter results to match your needs. Here's how:

Content Type Filters

You have the option to filter search results by content type. Choose between Lives, Forums, Topics, Collections and Members to filter the result list.

Filter chips	Displayed results
All	All résults
Lives	Lives + Description
Courses	Courses + Description
Channels	Channels + Description
Forums	Forums + Topics + Replies in Topics
Collections	Collections + Pages + Links
Members	Spot Members

You can select more than one content type at a time.

If you ever need to revert to searching All, click on that filter, and your search filters will be reset.

Filter on search results

Accessible Results

Only accessible content is displayed in your search results. This means that members will only see content that they have permission to view, promoting privacy and tailored search experiences. For instance, members can't search other members based on their email 😉

Targeted searches

The search engine goes a step further by allowing you to search directly within Forums or the Member directory page. This means you can narrow down your search to exactly where you want to look.