Notion Search Engine: Your Personalized Multi-Website Search Tool

Updated at: 07/07/2025

Tired of juggling multiple browser tabs and search engines? Imagine a single, personalized search tool that effortlessly combs through all your favorite websites – Notion included. This article introduces a powerful, customizable solution: a Notion-based search engine. Learn how to build your own, unifying your scattered information and boosting productivity. Discover the simplicity and efficiency of a truly personalized search experience.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Initiate a Search

    • Conduct a new search by clicking the button provided.
    • Press 'continue' to proceed with your search.
    • Select desired search engines (e.g., Google, Bing), social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok), and shopping websites (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Walmart).
    Select desired search engines (e.g., Google, Bing), social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok), and shopping websites (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Walmart). Select desired search engines (e.g., Google, Bing), social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok), and shopping websites (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Walmart). Select desired search engines (e.g., Google, Bing), social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok), and shopping websites (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Walmart).
    Initiate a Search

  2. Save and Review Search

    • Favorite your search for easy access later. Your saved searches are categorized into Search Engines, Social Media, and Shopping sections.
    • Review search results from selected sources.
    Review search results from selected sources.
    Save and Review Search

  3. Customize Search with New Website

    • To add a new website (e.g., Twitter), perform a search on that website.
    • Copy the website's URL up to (but not including) the search query parameters (e.g., everything before the `?q=` part of the URL).
    • Use the formula provided in the Notion template instructions, replacing the placeholder with your copied URL.
    • In the Notion searches database, add a new formula property, name it (e.g., 'On Twitter'), and paste the formula.
    In the Notion searches database, add a new formula property, name it (e.g., 'On Twitter'), and paste the formula. In the Notion searches database, add a new formula property, name it (e.g., 'On Twitter'), and paste the formula.
    Customize Search with New Website
    • Select the new formula property to search the added website.
    Select the new formula property to search the added website.
    Customize Search with New Website
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Tips

  • Favorite your searches for easy recall.
  • Utilize the categorized sections (Search Engines, Social Media, Shopping) for efficient navigation.
  • The provided Notion template simplifies the process of adding custom websites.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using imprecise keywords

Reason: Vague search terms yield irrelevant results, wasting time and effort. Notion's search relies on keyword matching for optimal results.
Solution: Employ specific keywords and phrases relevant to your desired information to narrow your search effectively.

2. Ignoring Notion's advanced search operators

Reason: Not leveraging operators like `AND`, `OR`, `NOT`, and `-` limits search precision and may result in incomplete or inaccurate results.
Solution: Utilize Notion's built-in advanced search operators to refine searches and retrieve only the most relevant information.

FAQs

Can I search across different types of content within my Notion workspace (databases, pages, etc.)?
Yes! The power of this Notion search engine lies in its ability to index and search across various Notion content types. The specific implementation will vary depending on your setup, but most solutions can search within pages, databases (including properties), and even linked documents. You’ll need to configure your system to include the relevant content types.