The State of Site Search on Higher Ed Websites White Paper

Do you want to learn today’s best practices for UX and site search on higher ed websites?

mStoner (now Carnegie) and Funnelback (now Squiz) have teamed up to bring you the latest insights from institutions across North America. In this comprehensive report, you’ll find key takeaways from hundreds of surveyed professionals, reviews of over 50 live websites, and a qualitative analysis of current web practices.

The State of Site Search on Higher Ed Websites White Paper

The State of Site Search on Higher Education Websites

Some key findings from the research include:

  • 43.7% say site visitors use site search — this is a growing trend at the majority of institutions.

  • 74% report website search as a top five website management pain point, citing old or irrelevant results as the leading issue.

  • 71% note website search is more important to visitors today than in 2016.
  • The State of Site Search on Higher Education Websites

    Download the free white paper to:

    • Learn the most common website pain points in higher education.
    • Understand the major barriers to implementing a better search solution.
    • Discover the growing trends in higher ed UX and search.
    • Garner insights to shape your college or university’s 2020 strategy.

    71% of higher ed website managers note website search is more important to visitors today than in 2016 The State of Site Search on Higher Education Websites 2020

    Download the white paper.



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