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Have a minute to help us? We'd love to know how you use search on Mumsnet!

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KatyMumsnet · 07/01/2022 16:38

Hi,

We know our search function is a pain point for many of you, so we're doing some research to improve it.

We've looked through all the feedback on the various threads, but now we're specifically trying to learn more about the type of searches you make and what you expect to see in the results.

If you'd like to help us out and you have a few minutes to spare, then please fill out this survey - surveys.hotjar.com/41675fc3-cff9-44b9-82a9-083a737830dd

Thanks!

Katy

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WakeUpLockie · 07/01/2022 17:06

Yep definitely agree, I never ever ever use the mumsnet search, always ‘X mumsnet’ on Google and it’s much better. Even do that to find my own threads sometimes and they seem to disappear off the ‘I Started’ tab.

RoyKentsChestHair · 07/01/2022 17:05

Can’t use that survey for some reason. But I’ve learned that the best way to search is to use google and just type “thing I’m looking for + mumsnet” and you get more answers than trying to use the Mn search functions.

I’ve tried searching my own posts to see what shows up (my ex knew my username) and it’s usually only a couple of older threads that pop up. Usually several posts on the same thread, even though I post a lot!