Custom Fields Boost

Use the Custom Fields Boost feature to increase the ranking relevance of documents based on numeric custom field values within a selected range. This is useful for emphasizing products or content that fall within specific numeric tiers, such as star ratings or price ranges.

Note: Custom fields used for boosting must contain numeric values.

Accessing Custom Fields Boost

1. Log in to your AddSearch account.
2. Navigate to Manage results > Ranking tools.
3. Select the Custom fields boost option.

The interface shows:

• A + button to add or edit boost rules.
• A toggle switch to enable or disable the visibility of Pinned results and Promotions.
• A real-time search results preview that reflects the effect of your boost settings.

Adding a Custom Field Boost Rule

1. Click the + button to enter edit mode and add a new custom field boost.

2. Click the dropdown labeled Select a custom field.

   

3. From the list, choose the custom field to boost.

   

4. Adjust the boost range and multiplier using the sliders or input fields:

   • Set the start and end values of the numeric range.
   • Define the score multiplier to amplify document relevancy.
   • Use the switch to invert the boost range if needed.

   

   In the example, the boost multiplies relevancy by 1 for values below 78, scales linearly from 1 to 7 between 78 and 200, and multiplies by 7 for values above 200.

5. To add another boost rule, click the + button again.

   

6. When finished, click Save to apply changes or Cancel to discard.

   

Editing or Deleting Boost Rules

Each configured custom field boost has an options menu:

1. Click the three-dot menu on the field element.
2. Choose:
   • Edit field to modify the settings, then save or cancel.
   • Delete field to remove the boost rule immediately.

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Use these steps to target and improve the search visibility of documents based on numerical custom fields efficiently.