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Shopify theme with predictive search

Show matching results as shoppers type, before they press enter.

The problem

A search box that only answers after the shopper submits makes them guess the exact word you used. Every miss is a trip to an empty results page, and many shoppers leave from there.

The solution

Cama and Pops use Shopify’s predictive search: results appear under the search field while the shopper is still typing. On Cama you can also pin featured keywords and featured products at the top of the search results, to steer shoppers toward what you want to sell.

How it works

  1. Turn it on

    In the theme editor, open Theme settings → Search and tick “Show search results as you type”.

  2. Pick featured keywords (Cama)

    Add the keywords and products you want at the top of the search results.

  3. Test a few queries

    Type the first letters of a product name and check what comes up.

Questions merchants ask

  • Do I need a search app?

    No. The themes use Shopify’s built-in predictive search, so there is no extra script or subscription.

  • Can I promote products in search?

    On Cama, yes: featured keywords and featured products appear at the top of the search results.