Customizing Smart Ranking

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NoChannel Search offers several ways to fine-tune your Smart Ranking to best suit your store's needs. Let's explore these options with practical examples:
Search Requests (Recommended)
Enable Smart Ranking for specific searches. This allows you to apply Smart Ranking selectively or differently for certain types of searches.
Example search request:
JS
{
  "search": {
    "query": {
      "query_string": {
        "query": "designer handbags"
      }
    },
    "ext": {
      "search_ranker": true
    },
    "tracking": "all"
  }
}
{
  "search": {
    "query": {
      "query_string": {
        "query": "designer handbags"
      }
    },
    "ext": {
      "search_ranker": true
    },
    "tracking": "all"
  }
}
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This configuration ensures that searches for "designer handbags" use Smart Ranking, helping to surface the most popular and relevant luxury bags.
Index Settings
Apply Smart Ranking settings to an entire index. This is useful for setting a baseline Smart Ranking behavior for all your products.
Example configuration:
JS
{
  "data": {
    "index": {
      "plugin": {
        "search_ranker": {
          "transformer": {
            "rescoring": {
              "enabled": true,
              "properties": {
                "tenant_id": "fashion_emporium",
                "item_id_field": "sku",
                "weight": 0.8
              }
            }
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
{
  "data": {
    "index": {
      "plugin": {
        "search_ranker": {
          "transformer": {
            "rescoring": {
              "enabled": true,
              "properties": {
                "tenant_id": "fashion_emporium",
                "item_id_field": "sku",
                "weight": 0.8
              }
            }
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
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In this example:
tenant_id: "fashion_emporium"` identifies your store
item_id_field: "sku"` specifies that you use SKUs to identify products
weight: 0.8` sets how strongly Smart Ranking influences the final order
Custom Search Pipelines
Create advanced Smart Ranking logic for complex scenarios. This is particularly useful for stores with diverse product lines or specialized search needs.
Example custom pipeline:
JS
{
  "data": {
    "description": "Seasonal apparel Smart Ranking",
    "response_processors": [
      {
        "rescoring": {
          "tenant_id": "fashion_emporium",
          "item_id_field": "sku",
          "weight": 0.6,
          "context": {
            "season": "summer",
            "trend_factor": 0.3
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
{
  "data": {
    "description": "Seasonal apparel Smart Ranking",
    "response_processors": [
      {
        "rescoring": {
          "tenant_id": "fashion_emporium",
          "item_id_field": "sku",
          "weight": 0.6,
          "context": {
            "season": "summer",
            "trend_factor": 0.3
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
﻿
This pipeline:
Applies a seasonal context ("summer")
Incorporates a trend factor to boost trendy items
Uses a moderate Smart Ranking weight of 0.6
You might use this pipeline during summer months to ensure that searches for general terms like "tops" or "shoes" prioritize summer-appropriate and trendy items.
The key to effective Smart Ranking is balancing relevance, business goals, and user experience. Regularly review and adjust your settings based on performance data and customer feedback.
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