Search Best Practices
Tips and techniques for effective searching in BuildBetter
Search Strategy Overview
Learn how to make the most of BuildBetter’s search capabilities with these proven strategies and best practices.
Effective Query Construction
Specific Terms
Use precise keywords instead of vague terms
Natural Language
Phrase queries as you would speak them
Common Search Patterns
For Recordings
- Customer name + topic
- Date range + meeting type
- Specific feature discussions
- Action items or follow-ups
For Documents
- Document type + topic
- Author + timeframe
- Project name + deliverable
- Status + priority
Advanced Search Techniques
Start Broad
Begin with general terms to understand available content
Apply Filters
Use filters to narrow down results
Refine Terms
Add specific keywords to target exact content
Save Searches
Store useful search patterns for future use
Search Operators
Boolean Operators
Special Syntax
Combine operators for more precise results: from:john@company.com AND tag:urgent
Common Use Cases
Troubleshooting Tips
No Results Found?
- Check spelling and typos
- Try alternative terms
- Broaden date ranges
- Remove specific filters
Too Many Results?
- Add more specific terms
- Use exact phrases
- Apply additional filters
- Narrow time range
Overly complex searches may slow down results. Start simple and refine as needed.
Search Organization
Saved Searches
- Create search templates
- Share with team
- Set up alerts
- Schedule regular searches
Search History
- Review recent searches
- Identify patterns
- Optimize frequently used queries
- Clear outdated history
Performance Optimization
Fast Results
Keep queries focused and specific
Resource Usage
Monitor search impact on system
Privacy Considerations
Personal Searches
- Mark searches as private
- Clear search history
- Manage saved searches
Team Searches
- Share search templates
- Set visibility levels
- Control access permissions
Regular audit of saved searches helps maintain workspace organization and performance.
Integration with Workflows
Automated Searches
- Schedule regular searches
- Set up alerts
- Export results
- Integrate with tools
Search-Driven Actions
- Create tasks from results
- Share findings
- Generate reports
- Track metrics
BuildBetter’s search capabilities can be extended through API integrations for custom workflows.