{"id":7335,"date":"2025-04-15T06:47:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T06:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/?p=7335"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:12:48","slug":"shopify-semantic-search-frustration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/shopify-semantic-search-frustration\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Semantic Search: Why Merchants Are Frustrated &#038; What to Do Instead?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section alignfull post-header has-inner-blocks-gap-small getwid-section-content-custom-width\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:60px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:41px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1140px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\" style=\"opacity:0.2;mix-blend-mode:normal\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"gf81f2a1c12e1\" style=\"color:#2d3064\">Shopify Semantic Search: Why Merchants Are Frustrated &amp; What to Do Instead?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer\" style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<p>&nbsp;<br>From 2025 March 18, Shopify\u2019s Semantic Search is <a href=\"https:\/\/help.shopify.com\/en\/manual\/online-store\/search-and-discovery\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no longer<\/a> optional for merchants using the Shopify Search &amp; Discovery app; it\u2019s now a default feature that cannot be turned off. This means that Shopify&#8217;s semantic capabilities are universally applied to all merchants using their app.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it promises smarter, more intuitive Shopify search results, many merchants have reported poor performance with irrelevant or inaccurate results, frustrating both store owners and shoppers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we cover:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What Shopify Semantic Search is and its key features&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Common issues reported by users&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Why third-party search apps may be a better solution&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:500px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"528\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shopify-semantic-search-illu.png\" alt=\"Shopify Semantic Search issues blogpost main illustration with carts, bags and a credit card \" class=\"wp-image-7345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shopify-semantic-search-illu.png 528w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shopify-semantic-search-illu-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-table-of-contents is-style-none align table-of-contents-toc\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-table-of-contents__list\"><li><a href=\"#g35de1c5ddf84\">What is Shopify Semantic Search?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gc594b5945144\">Why Did Shopify Make Semantic Search Mandatory?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#g35de1c5ddf84\">What Are the Claimed Benefits of Shopify Semantic Search?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#g35de1c5ddf84\">What Are Merchants Frustrated About?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gdef4a7ea18ad\">Why Do These Frustrations Matter for Stores?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gca19c207fba4\">What\u2019s the Alternative for Better Search? <\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#g9c48f2072abf\">What Is a \u201cBuilt for Shopify\u201d Alternative?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#g2bd523ecc8e1\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"g35de1c5ddf84\"><strong><strong>What is Shopify Semantic Search?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section getwid-margin-top-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background blog-content-separator\" style=\"background-color:#3de3cf;color:#3de3cf\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify describes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/blog\/semantic-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Semantic Search<\/a> as a major shift from traditional keyword-based search; instead of focusing on exact word matches, it understands the <em>meaning<\/em> behind a query by considering product descriptions, images, and contextual clues.<em>&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"paragraph-highlight has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaf2ff\"><em>Semantic search contrasts with traditional keyword-based search by factoring in the meanings of words, relationships between concepts, image data, and other additional context surrounding a query.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In theory, it allows shoppers to use natural, everyday language when they search. For example, you can type \u2018something to wear in the summer\u2019, and still get relevant results like shorts, dresses, or sandals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When this is true:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Shoppers use natural language queries instead of exact terms.<\/li><li>Products don\u2019t always match literal keywords but share conceptual relevance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When it\u2019s false:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Search only needs simple keyword matches.<\/li><li>Shoppers use very precise search terms (e.g., exact model numbers).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gc594b5945144\"><strong>Why Did Shopify Make Semantic Search Mandatory?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section getwid-margin-top-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background blog-content-separator\" style=\"background-color:#3de3cf;color:#3de3cf\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><br>From March 18, 2025, Shopify made Semantic Search the default (and no longer optional) for all merchants using the Search &amp; Discovery app. That means every store must use this AI-driven logic for search results instead of traditional keyword search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify\u2019s intent was to improve result relevance and make search more intuitive. For example, letting customers type everyday phrases like \u201csomething to wear this summer\u201d and still get appropriate products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"g35de1c5ddf84\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What Are the Claimed Benefits of Shopify Semantic Search?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section getwid-margin-top-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background blog-content-separator\" style=\"background-color:#3de3cf;color:#3de3cf\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><br>Shopify positions semantic search as a contextual improvement over keyword matching, with features including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>More relevant results<\/strong> by focusing on underlying intent rather than exact words<\/li><li><strong>Automatic synonym management<\/strong> (matching related terms without manual setup)<\/li><li><strong>Smarter contextual understanding<\/strong> by analyzing product descriptions and other signals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These benefits are built on the idea that AI can interpret shopping intent, helping customers find items with natural language queries, e.g., typing \u201csomething to wear in the summer\u201d can still return shorts, dresses, or sandals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Contextual understanding illustration\" class=\"wp-image-7348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-938x938.jpg 938w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425-1130x1130.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4966425.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"g35de1c5ddf84\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What Are Merchants Frustrated About?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section getwid-margin-top-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background blog-content-separator\" style=\"background-color:#3de3cf;color:#3de3cf\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><br>While semantic search promises smarter results, many merchants have reported several limitations in real-world use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>It doesn\u2019t power the predictive search bar:<\/strong> Semantic enhancements only apply after users hit <em>Enter<\/em> on the search results page \u2014 not in the predictive\/autocomplete search field, creating inconsistent user experience.<\/li><li><strong>Underwhelming image recognition:<\/strong> Although Shopify advertises image-based semantic capabilities, merchants have found these often prioritize image data over meaningful product attributes and return irrelevant items.<\/li><li><strong>Decline in relevance quality:<\/strong> Some store owners feel search relevance has worsened compared with keyword search, yet there\u2019s <em>no way to disable semantic search and revert<\/em> to the old logic.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These challenges can frustrate both merchants and shoppers when search results feel less accurate or predictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gdef4a7ea18ad\"><strong>Why Do These Frustrations Matter for Stores?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section getwid-margin-top-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background blog-content-separator\" style=\"background-color:#3de3cf;color:#3de3cf\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><br>Search is one of the highest-intent customer actions in eCommerce. When search doesn\u2019t work predictably (whether in autocomplete or result relevance), customers can get stuck, abandon sessions, or fail to find products even when they <em>should<\/em>. For merchants, inconsistent search impacts UX, conversion, and overall discoverability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semantic search works differently from traditional keyword matching by interpreting context (e.g., recognizing synonyms and intent), but if the system doesn\u2019t perform reliably, it undermines the very benefit it claims to provide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gca19c207fba4\"><strong><strong>What\u2019s the Alternative for Better Search?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section getwid-margin-top-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background blog-content-separator\" style=\"background-color:#3de3cf;color:#3de3cf\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><br>Because Shopify\u2019s built-in semantic search cannot be turned off, frustrated merchants often turn to <strong>third-party search apps<\/strong> that provide more consistency and control. These apps can deliver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Semantic relevance <em>in both predictive\/search pages<\/em>, not just after hitting Enter.<\/li><li>Hybrid or vector search that understands synonyms and intent while retaining control over relevance tuning.<\/li><li>Custom filters, merchandising, and performance controls that Shopify\u2019s native solution lacks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These solutions give merchants a way to optimize search behavior rather than rely solely on Shopify\u2019s default implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"g9c48f2072abf\"><strong>What Is a \u201cBuilt for Shopify\u201d Alternative?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another extra feature tApps with the <strong>\u201cBuilt for Shopify\u201d badge<\/strong> meet Shopify\u2019s highest standards for security, performance, and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prefixbox AI Search &amp; Filter<\/a>. It\u2019s <em>Built for Shopify<\/em> and offers both Semantic and AI-powered search utilizing vector search. Prefixbox also offers Semantic search in its predictive search bar (autocomplete search bar), unlimited filters with mini search bar for filter values for both the search and collection pages, and many more features.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Built for Shopify badge illustration\" class=\"wp-image-7349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-938x938.png 938w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/social-built-for-shopify-1-1-1130x1130.png 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"g2bd523ecc8e1\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section getwid-margin-top-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background blog-content-separator\" style=\"background-color:#3de3cf;color:#3de3cf\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As of March 18, 2025, Shopify\u2019s Semantic Search became a mandatory feature in the Search &amp; Discovery app, aiming to improve results by understanding user intent and context.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this shift promises more relevant search results and better search experience in general, many merchants report issues such as irrelevant results, underwhelming image recognition, and inconsistent behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no option to revert to traditional keyword search, frustrated store owners are turning to third-party solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apps like Prefixbox AI Search &amp; Filter, a <em>Built for Shopify<\/em> solution, offer advanced features like vector-based AI search, semantic autocomplete, and customizable filters\u2014providing a powerful and user-friendly alternative to Shopify\u2019s built-in system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-person author-profile-picture\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-person__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sq_soma_2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Author thumbnail image of Soma\" class=\"wp-image-6409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sq_soma_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sq_soma_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sq_soma_2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sq_soma_2.jpg 833w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-person__content-wrapper\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-person__title\">Soma T\u00f3th<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-person__subtitle\">Digital Marketing and Growth Manager \u2013 Prefixbox<\/span><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-person__content\">Soma is managing wide aspects of Prefixbox\u2019s online presence \u2013 let it be social media, content or paid ads. He\u2019s a passionate online marketer based in Budapest, Hungary, with a keen interest in cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links has-default-spacing\" style=\"font-size:29px\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__list getwid-justify-content-center\"><li class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tothsomadavid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__wrapper\"><i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover why Shopify&#8217;s mandatory Semantic Search rollout is causing irrelevant results and shopper frustration. Learn how you can reclaim control with smarter, third-party search tools (like Prefixbox) to boost relevance, UX, and conversions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":7356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7335"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7335"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7698,"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7335\/revisions\/7698"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prefixbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}