Search is one of the most important widgets. This lesson shows you how to add a simple search function to your site. You will learn:

• Why search makes your site more valuable.

• How to create a search form on your site.

• How to run Google searches from your site.

This page is on information architecture.

• Information architecture is about dividing up site content, so visitors can find what they want.

• Most sites use hierarchies. You should choose categories that make sense to visitors.

• A structure map shows the hierarchy.

• A site map shows the structure of a site in one place.

• Search engines help visitors skip straight to the content they want.