Sidebar

Sidebar overview

The Sidebar Menu provides quick and easy access to all key sections of the platform. It is divided into different categories for streamlined navigation. This guide explains each section and its functionalities.

The Sidebar Menu is located on the left side of the interface. It consists of:

Menu configurator - see details below
Menu sections - high-level categories (e.g., Discovery, Analyze or Tasks for customized menu variants)
Menu items - specific features within each section.

Navigation Tips: Click on a menu item to open its corresponding page. Some sections are expandable, they have an arrow icon that allows to show/hide submenus.

Menu sections and features quick overview

Discovery

Features that help you explore and refine search functionality.

Cockpit – Check and optimize search results.
Diagnostic Search – Analyze and troubleshoot search behavior.
Campaigns – Manage various marketing campaigns.
Search Term Rules – Configure rules for handling search queries.
Ranking Rules – Define ranking criteria for search results.
Facets – Manage filtering options for search results.

Analyze

Tools for performance tracking and analytics.

Analytics – View detailed search and user engagement reports.
Demoshop – Test search configurations in a simulated environment.

Import

Import and manage data sources.

Import – Upload and process external data.

Basic Settings

Core search configuration options.

Search Algorithm – Manage search behavior and logic.
Result Listings – Define how search results are displayed.
Suggest – Configure autocomplete and search suggestions.
Fields – Manage fields for search queries.
Channel Management – Configure multiple product data channels.
Recommendations – Set up personalized search recommendations.

Modules

Additional search-enhancing features.

ASO – Boost popular products in search results using tracking data and ranking rules to enhance conversions.
Personalization – Adjust search based on user preferences.
Single Word Search – Split multi-word queries to improve search results by matching individual terms.
Semantic Enhancer – Enhance search by linking queries to relevant categories based on user behavior.
Geo – Optimize search results based on customer location and stock availability.
A/B Tests – Test different multiple configurations to identify the most effective one.
GPT Synonyms – AI-driven synonym suggestions for better search accuracy.
Customer-Specific Info – Displays individualized prices and data tailored for B2B customers.

System Maintenance

Administrative tools for system upkeep.

Notification Messages – Manage alerts and messages.
User Management – Add, remove, or edit user access.
System Information – View system details.
Backup – Perform and manage system backups.

Menu configurator

Overview

The Menu configurator allows users to switch between default menu representation and customized menus. This feature enhances usability by providing a streamlined interface tailored to individual workflows and specific frequent and occasional tasks.

Accessing Menu configurator

Locate the Menu Selection Drop-down at the top of the sidebar
Click on the dropdown to view available menu configurations.
Select from the following options:
- Default Menu – standard sidebar with all available features.
- My tasks – a customized menu where users can personalize frequent and occasional tasks.
- Role-Specific Menus – a customized menu with predefined frequent and occasional tasks:
  - Search Manager
  - Campaign Manager
  - Data Manager
  - Basic Configuration

Customizing “My tasks”

My tasks is a customizable menu that allows users to personalize both frequent and occasional tasks. It replaces default menu sections with two collapsible sections:

Frequent Tasks
Occasional Tasks

Such customizations offer the following benefits:

Improved Organization – Quickly access frequent tasks while keeping occasional tasks available without cluttering the interface.
Efficiency – View only what is necessary, minimizing distractions.
Flexibility – Easily adjust menu settings based on changing priorities.

To configure My Tasks menu:

Select "My Tasks" from the Menu configurator dropdown.
Click on the edit icon (pencil) to open the customization panel.
A list of all available features will appear, categorized into sections (e.g., Campaigns, Analytics, Import).
Note: list of features includes not only menu items, but specific tabs for each item, making navigation even quicker
Each feature in the list has a color-coded star system:
- Gray Star – Not selected.
- Yellow Star – Marked as an occasional task.
- Green Star – Marked as a frequent task.
Mouse over on a star icon in the list will pop-up options to change it’s color
Click on an option will apply it to the feature
The sidebar updates immediately, grouping tasks into "Frequent" or "Occasional" categories.

Role-specific Menus

The Role-Specific Menus in the Menu Configurator provide predefined sidebar configurations tailored to specific job functions. These menus optimize navigation by including only the most relevant tasks and tools for each role.

Note: Cockpit, Diagnostic search and Demo shop are core functionalities and shown for all customized menus.

Frequent and occasional tasks for each role-specific menu are listed in the table below

Search Manager	Campaign Manager	Data Manager	Basic configuration
Frequent tasks: Thesaurus Preprocessor Ranking rules Occasional tasks: Campaigns Analytics	Frequent tasks: Campaigns	Frequent tasks: Import System status Occasional tasks: Import settings Channel management System information	Occasional tasks: Ranking rules Filters Import settings Search algorithm Result listings General settings Fields Channel management Recommendations ASO Personalization

Search Manager

Campaign Manager

Data Manager

Basic configuration

Frequent tasks:

Thesaurus
Preprocessor
Ranking rules

Occasional tasks:

Campaigns
Analytics

Frequent tasks:

Campaigns

Frequent tasks:

Import
System status

Occasional tasks:

Import settings
Channel management
System information

Occasional tasks:

Ranking rules
Filters
Import settings
Search algorithm
Result listings
General settings
Fields
Channel management
Recommendations
ASO
Personalization