> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.search.io/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.search.io/documentation/readme.md).

# About Search.io

Search.io is a smart, highly-configurable, real-time search service that enables thousands of businesses worldwide to provide amazing search experiences on their websites, stores, and applications.

Getting started is easy. This documentation will guide you through making your data searchable, creating a beautiful search experience, and optimizing the search results to suit your needs.

### Guides: Jump right in

Follow our handy guides to get started on the basics as quickly as possible:

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[Content websites](/documentation/guides/content-websites.md)
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[E-commerce](/documentation/guides/e-commerce.md)
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### Fundamentals: Dive a little deeper

Learn the fundamentals of Search.io to get a deeper understanding of our main features:

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[Integrating search](/documentation/fundamentals/integrating-search.md)
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[Search settings](/documentation/fundamentals/search-settings.md)
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[Promotion rules](/documentation/fundamentals/promotion-rules.md)
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[Reporting](/documentation/fundamentals/reporting.md)
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[Roles & permissions](/documentation/fundamentals/roles-and-permissions.md)
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## Querying This Documentation
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```
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```

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