Custom Initial Result

Ross Moderator

#9852

Hey Andrew

This is not possible yet but you could achieve a similar effect with a custom landing page.

For example, you could create a page with those initial results/custom message that you desire – and add the search form to the sidebar.

Then once the user submit s the search form – they will be redirected to the proper search results page showing their selections after filtering.

Is this what you mean?

Thanks

Anonymous

#9862

Would that work if I am using the Ajax method? The page with the widget..

Thanks!

Ross Moderator

#9864

Yes it could.. kinda…

If you are using ajax, it will still work, however the initial search will be a redirect and won’t use ajax.

There is a way to use ajax between the pages, but you must be using the archive method with ajax (not shortcode).

If you are using this method, then both your landing page and search page must contain your results container – if the landing page has the results container then there will be no redirect and the results will be loaded into this container – it is important that the layout of the results page and the landing page match (except for the results themselves).

Hope that helps!

Thanks

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