AndyB Google custom search

AndyB Google custom search 1.6

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Description :

Replaces XenForo search with Google custom search.

(Example of Google custom search) :

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(Example of Options page) :

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Setup step 1 :

Go to the Google custom search start page:

Programmable Search Engine | Google Developers
  1. Click the GET STARTED link.
  2. Click the "create an instance of a Custom Search Engine" link.
  3. Click the Control Panel link.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Add your forum URL and Create.
Setup step 2 :

Go to the Google custom search options page in XenForo and enter your Search engine ID.

Setup step 3 :

Go to the Google custom search setup page :

Sign in - Google Accounts

Select Image search.

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Select Full width layout.

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Disable the Automatic thumbnails in search results option.

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Enable Results Browsing History and set Link Target to _self.

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Google custom search v1.5 changes : Now compatible with XF 2.2.12.

Google custom search v1.6 changes : Added 'Return to forums' link in results page.
 

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