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The search function shouldn't be hidden. You shouldn't make your users 'search' for it. In fact, it should be the first thing that is VISIBLE on your site. That...and a link to your site map. The key here is to provide the standard site tools in a usable manner so that your new and existing users can enjoy your site. Just think about it for a moment... A new user visits your site... They have questions but would rather search first -- Where is the search function? Do you have one? It's not visible? Wait, they don't give up there ... they start looking for a "search" link starting from the top. They find one. But are disappointed that it's not on the page. They click on the link. IT'S A DROP DOWN! I'm not sure about you but at this point why not direct user to serch page? You made them do all this work. For what? A dropdown. Now, if they want to use the advanced search they will have to click another link. What do you think is easier? Search for link / click a link for a dropdown / input / submit OR Input / submit |
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JS users will click and see the input, Non-JS will click and see the form. How more intuitive could it be (except directly displaying the input on every page, which is just clutter IMHO)?. If I want to search somewhere I click search, what do you do? Quote:
Basically it's the same discussion we had about linking the edit button to quick edit instead of linking to the full editor as it was in older versions. |
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USABILITY is the key to success.
I'm sure you will agree with the below statement:
Which one do you think meets the above criteria?
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Different opinions. Search is visible on all Pages (except standard_error if I am right). |
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Personally I think clicking 'search' to search would constitute little interaction.
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YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CLICK EVER TO EXPOSE A SEARCH FIELD. It is the single most important element to display on any moderately-sized site.
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No need for shouting
It's your opion, please accept that others might have other opinions - thank you. |
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I am a very opinionated individual. Sorry if it came across as shouting.
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All uppercase = shouting
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All uppercase == shouting
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