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Adding Search to CMS content (Insert Frame)
Lesson on Framer’s search component scoped to CMS content with styling tricks for a custom bar.
Why we picked it
Search is a distinct vertical from tabs/filters — this lesson focuses just on findability.
What you’ll learn
- Add the built-in search component
- Scope search to CMS content
- Style a custom-looking search bar
- Tune search behavior and results
Who it’s for
Blogs and docs sites adding site search over CMS.
External resource
Open this course at the source
school.insertframe.io
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