Supplier Search Terms

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Search Terms are keywords assigned to supplier profiles that act as "invisible tags." They ensure that when a Buyer or Browser searches the Marketplace for a specific product or service, the correct suppliers appear in the results—even if the search keyword isn't in the supplier's name.

For example, if a Buyer searches for "Print Paper," Unimarket will display:

  • Specific product matches from catalogs.

  • All suppliers who have "Print Paper" assigned as a search term in their profile.

 

Who Can Manage Search Terms?

Only users with the following roles have the authority to add or update search terms:

  • Community Administrator

  • Supplier Administrator

 

Pro-Tips for Effective Search Terms

  • Synonyms: Use common synonyms for your industry. If the supplier provides "Janitorial Services," add search terms like "Cleaning" or "Sanitation."

  • Common Misspellings: If a supplier name or product is frequently misspelled, adding the misspelling as a search term can help users find what they need faster.

  • Specific Brands: If a supplier is the exclusive provider for a brand (e.g., "Dell" or "Apple"), add the brand name as a search term.

 

Adding Search Terms to an Existing Supplier

If a supplier is already part of your community, you can update their search terms through their profile settings.

  1. Navigate to the Administration module and click Suppliers.

  2. Locate the supplier using the Search Suppliers field.

 

  1. Click on the supplier's name to open their profile.

  2. Select the Settings tab.

  3. Scroll down to the Supplier Search Terms field.

  4. Enter new terms: Type the desired keyword and press enter, or select from the existing list.

 

  1. Click Save.

 

Adding Search Terms to a New Lite Supplier

You can also define search terms during the initial setup of a Lite Supplier to ensure they are discoverable immediately.

  1. Navigate to the Administration module and click Suppliers.

  2. Select the Create Lite tab and click +Create Lite Supplier.

 

  1. In the pop-up window, fill in the supplier details.

  2. Locate the Search Terms field.

  3. Type or select the relevant keywords (e.g., "Consulting," "Office Supplies," "Maintenance").

  4. Click Add to finish, or Add More if you are creating multiple Lite Suppliers in a row.

 

What's Next/Related

  • You can also watch a short video on this process: