How to Create a Search Bar

1. Write your own search bar script from scratch. In this case, you must write your own script (usually Javascript, Perl, or PHP) and integrate it with a standard form on your HTML page. Only attempt this method if you have expert experience in Javascript, Perl, or PHP as well as basic HTML. You can finds examples of search box code on the Internet (see Resources) that you can start from and modify to your liking. Paste your finished code into your HTML file.

2. Generate and copy a premade search bar script from a third-party search engine service (see Resources) to install on your website. Type in a few preferences to receive the final code, then copy and paste it into your web page HTML document. Some services charge a fee, while others give you the script for free in exchange for advertising.

3. Install the Google Search bar on your website. Just visit the Google Custom Seach website (see Resources) and choose the option to 'Create a Custom Search Engine' (you have to establish a Google account). Enter your formatting preferences for the search bar and paste the resulting code to your HTML website document. You can also grab code for Google's search bar for your website from your dashboard if you have an Adsense account.