Can Live Search 2 search TCMS blog posts?

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I posted a similar question on W-S a few days ago, but nobody has been able to answer the question. I’ve also reached out to 1LD’s help desk (and followed up; does anyone know if Jonathan is active here?), but have yet to hear back (other than the auto-response thanking me for reaching out).

I’ve integrated a Live Search 2 box into the header of each page, and configured it t > index from our TCMS blog sitemap, which currently includes about 50 posts. Although there are no static index files at that location, the system generates them on the fly when a visitor clicks a “read more” link. I’ve double-checked the URL used in the search box, and it’s definitely correct.

Potential Issues:

  • User Error - quite possible, but I have followed the instructions (I think, so anyway!)
  • Is there an issue with how Live Search 2 processes the TCMS permalinks?
  • Could the firewall be interfering with AJAX calls needed for indexing?
    • I am employing an IP whitelisting method approach to restricting access to the site; any chance this could be causing any sort of issue?

I’m open to other solutions if anyone has a better approach. The complication is that the Intranet hosts two additional blog types (News and Employees), and the built-in TCMS search feature only indexes one blog at a time. Since this client is using three, that limitation rules it out.

Many thanks, ~ Dave

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Hi Dave

I use Live Search 2 on my site (csmltd.com) and have configured it to search both my main site of +60 pages as well as my blog posts of +260 pages and find it works well

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You still using Poster 2, correct?

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Hi Jannis

I am indeed still using Poster2 and enjoy all of its flexibility and customisation.

Regards
Paul

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@Dave Then I guess Live Search 2 should also work with TCMS.

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Thanks, everyone. I finally have it working perfectly. I’m still not sure if it was the Permalinks or the fact that the search was in a partial. Somewhere along the line, it started working. I then ensured that the Sitemaps corresponded with the type of blog post (e.g., pretty URLs, not permalinks). Live Search 2 is now searching all 91 pages of the Intranet quickly and effortlessly…and I can rest comfortably knowing that as the client adds new policies or employees, those pages will be indexed as well. Cheers!

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