Glossary

Zero-result rate

The zero-result rate is the proportion of searches that do not produce results.

Possible causes

Missing assortment, weak product data, spelling, customer language, filters or index problems can all lead to a no-result.

Do not blindly lower

More results are only better when they are relevant; a forced match can actually take the customer further from the right product.

Prioritizing

Combine volume, buying intent and commercial relevance to determine which zero-results deserve attention first.

After the fix

In addition to the rate, also check CTR, follow-up steps and conversion to see if the solution really helps.