WebSolr

WebSolr is a hosted search solution built on Apache Solr, according to the vendor. It is designed to provide search capabilities for websites and applications. The product is targeted at small to large companies in various professions and industries, including e-commerce, content management, travel and hospitality, online marketplaces, and recipe and food websites.

Key Features

Spatial and faceted search: According to the vendor, WebSolr offers spatial search functionality that allows users to find results based on their proximity to specific coordinates or to sort results by distance. Faceted search is also supported, enabling users to browse or refine search results based on common values.

Language Support: The vendor claims that WebSolr provides support for dozens of languages out of the box, without requiring any additional configuration or setup. This includes languages such as German (Deutsch) and Japanese (日本語).

Type-ahead find: According to the vendor, WebSolr has advanced auto-complete and spell correction capabilities that enable users to provide a search experience to their users. This feature is said to help users find what they are looking for quickly and accurately.

Built for Developers: The vendor states that WebSolr is built with developers in mind, providing easy integration with various frameworks and libraries. It supports popular technologies like Ruby on Rails, allowing developers to implement search functionality in their applications. WebSolr utilizes the open-source Apache Solr search engine, which is widely used and supported by a large community of developers.

Open Source: WebSolr is built on Apache Solr, an open-source search product that is backed by a large community of developers, according to the vendor. This is said to ensure the reliability, scalability, and customizability of the search engine.

Well managed: According to the vendor, WebSolr offers managed hosted search services with a team of experienced experts. They handle the management and maintenance of the search infrastructure, allowing users to focus on their core business.

Hosted in the Cloud: The vendor claims that WebSolr provides cloud hosting for their search solution, eliminating the need for users to set up and maintain their own search infrastructure. This is said to reduce the hassle and expense associated with hosting search capabilities.