Different types of widgets
It is very easy to integrate Searchine in every website. We don't provide a large Search API at this moment because we believe in the simplicity and extensibility of our user friendly widgets. These widgets are easy to integrate and can be extended by simply adding some lines of javascript.
Site owners can start by using one of the widgets. Every widget is tight to a "Search Configuration" to be able to change the filters and results of the widget.
Embedded Widget
If you don't need to have full control of the search results we suggest using the embedded widget. You still have the power to change colors and provide some markup to the widget.
Pros
- Easy to set-up. (Instant).
- Provide your own color scheme.
- New functionality will be available out of the box.
Cons
- HTML output is provided by us.
- Less support for <IE9.
Advanced Widget
With the advanced widget you can add your own templates to further enhance the look and feel.
Also by using this widget you can make use of the events to add or change functionality.
Pros
- More integration possibilities
- No Iframe
- Create your own HTML templates
- Full override the CSS / Provide you own CSS stylesheet
Cons
- You need some development skills and basic JavaScript / HTML knowledge.
- New functionality might not be available until you change your templates.
Search suggestions widget
The search suggestions widget is the right widget to add to the navigation header on every page and gives your sites visitors instant search suggestions while they type there search keywords. You can alter the widget's behaviour by adding your own HTML templates and use the event notifications.
Pros
- Multiple integration possibilities
- No Iframe
- Create your own HTML templates
- Full override the CSS / Provide you own CSS stylesheet
- Subscribe to javascript event's to extend the user interface experience.
Cons
- You need some development skills and basic JavaScript / HTML knowledge.
- New functionality might not be available until you change your templates.