One of the most popular questions we receive is how to properly configure the Magento search in order to get the best results. The truth of the matter is that it depends on what you are looking to do. I am going to walk you through the process of properly configuring your search through the use of screen shots, so you can see, step by step, what you need to do. With that said, it is important to get familiar with the three search options that are provided to you when you configure your search settings. The three options available to you are ‘like’, ‘fulltext’ and ‘combine’.