Sökinterface

Sökinterface is the user interface through which users perform searches within a digital system. It typically includes a search input, a results view, and interactive elements that help refine queries, such as filters, facets, and sort controls. The design aims to make finding information efficient and intuitive.

Key components include the search box for query entry, autocomplete suggestions, a results list with summaries, and optional facets or filters (by category, date, author, etc.), as well as navigation controls for paging or infinite scroll. Some interfaces also offer saved searches and query history.

Design considerations cover usability, accessibility, performance, and relevance. Efficient search interfaces tolerate typos and synonyms, provide real-time feedback, and place the most relevant results at the top. Clear labeling, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader support are important for accessibility.

Implementation patterns range from client-side search, where indexing and ranking occur in the browser, to server-side search using search engines and databases. Common technologies include RESTful APIs, text indexing engines, and machine learning components for ranking. Security and privacy measures include rate limiting, access control, and data minimization.

In practice, search interfaces are central to e-commerce, knowledge bases, and content management systems, often evolving toward federated search, natural language queries, and faceted navigation.

Evaluation focuses on relevance, speed, user satisfaction, and metrics such as click-through rate, zero-result rate, and dwell time.

See also: search engine, information retrieval, faceted search, autocomplete.