Enhance Search Functionality Using Contextual Keywords
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Thank you for your feedback and comments. We are always improving and enhancing our search algorithms internally. However, at this point, could you point out some examples and references for which you are referring too. This would give us better understanding of what is contextual search mean?
Currently our search is based on keyword search, sentences search and phrase search. We are also implementing AI summarisation in our search for better relevant relevant results.
What I meant by “contextual search” is the ability of the search engine to understand the full meaning or intent behind a user’s query, rather than relying solely on keywords or exact phrases. Currently, most results seem to be driven by keyword matching, which often misses the broader context of the question.
For example, if I’m searching for PoE specifications for a particular switch model and I enter a query using the switch series, the results are often generic or not directly relevant to that specific model.
Implementing this kind of context-aware capability would greatly improve the user experience by delivering more precise and helpful results—especially when users phrase queries in a more natural or conversational way.
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