B2B SEARCH
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NOPCOMMERCE
Based on Lucene and built for the unique needs of B2B wholesalers and manufacturers, Layer One's nopCommerce plugin provides:
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PERFORMANCE
  • Near instantaneous search results
  • Fast indexing
  • Easy on the CPU
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Control
  • Multifield boost/bury configuration
  • Configurable Synonyms and Stopwords
  • Index custom fields
  • Keyword redirect to pages
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DIAGNOSTICS
  • See the actual query used to retrieve results
  • Debug query results with scores
  • Empirically understand search results
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nopCommerce

Running over 60,000 eCommerce sites worldwide, nopCommerce is the world's most popular ASP.NET Core shopping cart. A free and open source platform, there are no licensing costs or limitations on what you can do! Built for every size business, nopCommerce allows you to quickly launch and scale your online store with rich built-in functionality including: integration with payment and shipment services; warehouse managing; marketing and SEO tools; and mobile-friendly stores.
PCI DSS & GDPR compliant, nopCommerce is a flexible system to fit your demands in a safe and secure way. Used by multiple verticles including B2B, Industrial & Scientific, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Fashion, nopCommerce can easily meet complex business demands either OOTB or through customization.
B2B Search Plugin for nopCommerce

Extensive Field Configuration

Configure and query across multiple fields simultaneously, giving customers richer and more accurate results. Product data such as name, SKU, description, category, manufacturer, and custom attributes can all be indexed and searched together. Each field can also be assigned its own weighting, so for example, a match in the product name can be prioritized over a match in the description. This level of configurability ensures that search relevance aligns with business goals, while also making it easier for buyers to discover products—even if they don’t use exact keywords. Multi-field search creates a more intuitive, flexible, and high-performing product discovery experience.
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Diagnose & Debug Queries

The plugin also supports query diagnostics through Lucene’s built-in “explain” feature, giving developers and site managers deep visibility into how search results are scored and ranked. For any given query, the explain function breaks down the relevance calculation field by field, showing how term matches, field weights, and boosts contribute to the final score. This makes it much easier to fine-tune search relevance, troubleshoot unexpected results, and validate that configuration changes are having the intended effect. By exposing the inner workings of Lucene scoring, the plugin empowers precise control and continuous optimization of the search experience.

Control Behavior

In addition, the plugin includes advanced relevance controls such as custom keyword redirects and fine-grained field boosting. Keyword redirects let you define specific terms or phrases that automatically direct users to a chosen product, category, or landing page—perfect for handling branded searches, seasonal promotions, or high-value items. Beyond that, field boosting can be adjusted at a very detailed level, allowing you to prioritize certain attributes (like product name or SKU) more heavily than others. Together, these features ensure that search not only delivers relevant results but also aligns with strategic business goals, guiding customers toward the products you most want them to find.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE PLUGIN
While installation of the plugin is straightforward, many businesses struggle to unlock its full potential. Search is not just a technical feature—it’s a critical driver of product discovery, customer satisfaction, and revenue. Without the right expertise, fields may be misweighted, keyword redirects underutilized, and diagnostic tools left unused, leading to irrelevant results or missed opportunities to connect customers with the right products. Even small misconfigurations can compound into poor search experiences that frustrate buyers and hurt conversion.
That’s why the Search Fitness Program exists: to bridge the gap between having a powerful search engine and using it effectively. The program provides hands-on consulting to help configure multi-field search, interpret diagnostic output, fine-tune boosting strategies, and align search logic with business objectives. By combining technical best practices with business-focused optimization, the Search Fitness Program ensures clients not only install the plugin but also maximize its impact—delivering search that feels intuitive, relevant, and purpose-built for their customers.
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See our Search Fitness Program, a 90-day program to create the best search experience, turning visitors into buyers.

 

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