Start Here (PrestaShop)
Use this page as the entry point for a PrestaShop store. If you are installing or operating the module, stay in the PrestaShop section first. Reference pages are linked when the same behavior applies across platforms.
Recommended path
Section titled “Recommended path”For a clean first launch, complete these four steps in order. Each step ends with a visible result; do not move to the next step until the result matches.
- Install (Install (PrestaShop)). Expected outcome: Kea Labs Search Pro appears in Modules -> Module Manager, opens the embedded dashboard, and shows setup progress on Search Operations Home.
- Check storefront in preview (Verify in Preview (PrestaShop)). Expected outcome: a storefront query returns Kea-powered results on a preview build without affecting live shoppers.
- Enable for shoppers (Go Live (PrestaShop)). Expected outcome: live search is on, the storefront works in a private browser window, and Search Operations Home shows no critical warning.
- Fix issues if needed (Troubleshooting (PrestaShop)). Run this only if any earlier step did not produce the expected result.
What to use after setup
Section titled “What to use after setup”After setup, the embedded dashboard is organized around these work areas:
| Work area | Use it for | Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Search Operations Home | readiness, preview, publish, live status, analytics summary, diagnostics | Search Operations Home |
| Search Management | synonyms, searchable fields, field priorities, facets/filters, setup wizard | Search Management |
| Storefront Search Interface | live search mode, Search Box settings, selector placement, Theme colors | Storefront Search Interface |
| Advanced Customization | CSS variables, selectors, templates, product-card markup, Empty Query content | Advanced Customization |
UI settings vs advanced customization
Section titled “UI settings vs advanced customization”There are two different kinds of customization:
| Kind | Where it lives | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| No-code dashboard settings | UI Settings -> Integration, Theme, Search Box, Card Template | You want to change the active search mode, selector placement, search-box behavior, product count/layout controls exposed by the current view, color tokens, or product-card template settings. |
| Advanced technical customization | CSS files, documented --kea-* variables, data-kea-* markers, and supported template fields |
You need custom styling or markup beyond the dashboard controls, and a developer/theme integrator will maintain the change. |
Start with the no-code dashboard settings. Use advanced customization only when the dashboard does not expose the change you need.
Ongoing operations
Section titled “Ongoing operations”After the module is live, use these references for operational work:
- Advanced configuration reference: Configuration (PrestaShop)
- Index sync after a bulk import or upgrade: Catalog Indexing (PrestaShop)
- More than one shop or language: Multistore and Languages (PrestaShop)
- Removing the module cleanly: Uninstall (PrestaShop)
How reference pages work
Section titled “How reference pages work”PrestaShop pages contain the actual back-office menu paths and current embedded-dashboard entry points. Reference pages explain behavior that is the same across platforms.
Examples:
- Use Synonyms (PrestaShop) for the PrestaShop workflow; use Synonyms for the shared matching model.
- Use Search fields and priorities (PrestaShop) for the PrestaShop workflow; use Fields and priorities for the shared scoring concept.
- Use Advanced Customization (PrestaShop) for PrestaShop theme/cache notes; use Technical Customization for the shared CSS and selector rules.
Support
Section titled “Support”- In-plugin chat (see the embedded dashboard for current hours)
- Email: support@kealabs.com