Knowledge Base
Optimizing Articles for Search
Optimizing Articles for Search
Better search optimization means customers find answers without submitting tickets.
Title Optimization
•Use the exact question customers ask
•Good: "How to Reset Your Password"
•Bad: "Password Management Overview"
Content Tips
•Include common variations of the question in your content
•Use the terms customers actually use, not internal jargon
•Add a FAQ section at the bottom with related questions
Preview Text
The preview appears in search results. Make it:
•Specific and actionable
•Under 100 characters
•Answer the "why should I click this?" question
Related Articles
Link related articles using the relatedSlugs field. This helps:
•Customers discover more answers
•AI provide comprehensive responses
•Reduce bounce rates on your help center
Check Dashboard → KB Gap Alerts weekly:
•Topics with high search volume but no matching article = opportunity
•Articles with low match rates = needs better keywords