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How to get titles like Nature (specifically, big journals like "Nature") to appear near the top:
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* exact title match fields, boost those. (left and right anchored)
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* create boost fields on index for specific things (like serials, you want to boost)
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How to get started on solr?
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* don't be afraid to ask on list
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* don't be afraid to use jetty
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* buy this book: http://www.amazon.com/Apache-Solr-3-1-Cookbook-Rafal/dp/1849512183
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* look in comments
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* dont' use the example, start from scratch
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How to track results?
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* google analytics
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* put in specific fields for tracking what people search for and click, especially which result number.

Revision as of 18:29, 6 February 2012

The Solr 2012 Preconference Notes of Greatness:

How to get titles like Nature (specifically, big journals like "Nature") to appear near the top:

  • exact title match fields, boost those. (left and right anchored)
  • create boost fields on index for specific things (like serials, you want to boost)


How to get started on solr?


How to track results?

  • google analytics
  • put in specific fields for tracking what people search for and click, especially which result number.