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Everything you need to know to install, configure, and customize Search Pulse for your BigCommerce or Shopify store.

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Search Pulse — Installation Guide

Search Pulse by Amethyst is a premium instant search app that replaces or supplements your theme’s native search with a lightning-fast, fully customizable experience.

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Key Capabilities at a Glance

  • Instant Search: Search-as-you-type results for products, pages, categories/collections, and blogs.
  • Two Display Modes: Choose between a Floating Button or an Embedded Search Bar.
  • Per-Page Control: Set different search modes for Home, Product, Blog, and Category pages.
  • Smart Filtering: Instant filters for product type, vendor/brand, and price range.
  • Merchandising: Boost specific products, create synonyms, or set up search redirects.
  • Visual Control: Full mastery over colors, 10+ Google Fonts, icons, and custom CSS.
  • Inventory Smart: Automatically hide out-of-stock products or specific vendors.

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Step 1: Install the App

Visit the Shopify App Store or BigCommerce App Marketplace and search for Search Pulse. Click Install and approve the required permissions. View App Details →
Note: The app only requests read access to your store’s content (products, pages, blogs)—it never modifies your core store data.

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Step 2: Complete the Setup Wizard

After installation, you’ll be taken to the Search Pulse dashboard. A quick 3-step wizard will walk you through:
  1. Welcome Screen: An introduction to the app’s core features.
  2. Display Mode — Choose between Float (floating button) or Embed (inline bar).
  3. Accent Color — Pick a color that matches your brand’s look and feel.

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Step 3: Enable the Storefront Integration

Search Pulse is delivered through high-performance scripts or theme extensions to ensure it stays live and fast. For Shopify:
  1. In your Admin, go to Online Store → Themes → Customize.
  2. Click App embeds (the puzzle piece icon).
  3. Find Search Pulse and toggle it ON, then click Save.
For BigCommerce:
  1. In your Dashboard, go to Storefront → Script Manager.
  2. Ensure the Search Pulse script is active.
  3. If using Embed mode, place the provided <div> tag into your theme’s HTML where you want the search bar to appear.

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Step 4: Customize Your Settings (Optional)

Fine-tune your search experience in the app dashboard:
  • Visual Styling: Customize button colors, choose from 8 icon styles, and set your font.
  • Sizing & Alignment: Adjust the width, height, and border-radius of the search bar.
  • Positioning: For Float mode, set custom X and Y offsets for pixel-perfect placement.
  • Hide Native Search: Toggle “Hide native search bar” to remove your theme’s default search.

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Content & Filters

  • Content Toggles: Independently enable or disable search for Products, Pages, Categories, and Blog Articles.
  • Smart Filters: Toggle filters for Product Type, Vendor/Brand, and Price Range.
  • Inventory Rules: Enable “Hide out of stock products” to keep your results clean and shoppable.

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Step 5: Explore Advanced Features

Once you’re up and running, check out these powerful merchandising tools:
  • Synonyms: Group related terms (e.g., “hoodie, sweatshirt, pullover”) so they return the same results.
  • Product Boosts: Pin specific products to the top of results for certain search terms.
  • Search Redirects: Send users to specific URLs (like /pages/contact) when they search specific terms.
  • Analytics: Track search volume, top searches, “no-result” queries, and click-through rates.

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Requirements

  • Themes: Supports all modern Shopify OS 2.0 and BigCommerce Stencil themes.
  • Setup: No complex coding required; fully responsive on desktop and mobile.
  • Sync: Automatic data sync via platform webhooks ensures your results stay up to date.

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Need Help?

If you run into any issues with a specific theme layout or need help with custom CSS styling, our team is ready to help. Contact Amethyst Support

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