Search Maker Pro for Windows

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• A flawed search concept with no support.

  jgllspieMarch 23, 2009

  Pros

  Good choice of configuration options, easy to follow interface.

  Cons

  No support, the Ignored Tags setting does not recognise DIVs, does not scale well, huge JavaScript file which can take a long time to load.

  Summary

  Using JavaScript as a client-side search solution is a flawed method for all but the smallest of websites with a few pages to index. Even reducing the size of the index can still create a large JavaScript file which can take ages to load. If your website contains large PDF files forget this product and look for a server side search based on PHP. Despite their website saying that email support is available, it isn't. There's no company details, phone number (other than an ordering phone number) or address on their website and I doubt very much the list of clients that they nominate. They have the nerve to write in a receipt email for the purchase of Search Maker Pro that I am a 'valued customer'... but that's only because they want me to buy another product! Save your money.

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• Basic search engine; great for tight budgets.

  ACHSMLHOctober 2, 2008

  Pros

  It works within its limitations.

  Cons

  Will not work if templates have server side instructions (SSI). Generate results page views OK but has errors in the HTML structure that browser will detect and show in lower left corner of window. NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT!

  Summary

  Proceed with caution.

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• Don't Expect Any Support

  mdpc4meSeptember 5, 2008

  Pros

  Does what it says. Simple single file indexing

  Cons

  Customizations options don't work. Sloppy authoring. Unattractive output. NO TECH SUPPORT!

  Summary

  Terrible support. Do not expect a response. Had to modify the output manually everytime I indexed and I still have a question about how to customize the output automatically. Be an expert in Javascript if you use this program because you will not get any help from them. No support number and 5+ emails over 3 days from 3 seperate accounts have gone unanswered. Terrible!

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• Great for making search engines it made google

  NablingMay 23, 2006

  Pros

  i lv it all

  Cons

  nothing it wz brilliant

  Summary

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