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




  • Link related articles using the relatedSlugs field. This helps:
  • Customers discover more answers
  • AI provide comprehensive responses
  • Reduce bounce rates on your help center


  • Monitor Search Performance



    Check Dashboard → KB Gap Alerts weekly:
  • Topics with high search volume but no matching article = opportunity
  • Articles with low match rates = needs better keywords