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What you need to know
Which suggestions belong there?
You can show a search phrase, a category, and a specific product as separate kinds of suggestion. Include an image and current price only for actual product suggestions when those facts are reliable.
How should suggestions work on a phone?
The keyboard takes much of the screen, so test the visible list on a real phone. A shopper should be able to tap a suggestion, finish typing, submit the full search, and close the suggestions without losing the query.
Why can suggestions look irrelevant?
Old product names, popular but unrelated terms and overly broad matching can crowd out the shopper’s phrase. Review the queries that produce poor suggestions and remove duplicates or stale suggestions before adding more.
A simple check to try
Type the first few letters slowly on a phone. Check the labels, order, tap targets, and destination of every suggestion.
Foundation · 2 min
Frequently asked questions
How many suggestions should appear?
Use the space available and test whether choices remain easy to scan. There is no universal number.
Where do I configure autocomplete?
Use the current search guide to verify whether suggestions can be configured, then test the live list on a phone.