So, if you are filtering by you are explicitly telling the algorithm: "Hide the TV shows. Give me only feature-length films."
We’ve all been there. You hear about a hot new superhero, you grab the remote, and you start typing. But last night, one of our readers sent in a search log that stopped us cold. It read: "Searching for- ms marvel in-All CategoriesMovie..." At first glance, it looks like a typo. But look closer. Those hyphens. The desperate dash before "All Categories." The lonely ellipsis at the end. This isn't just a search. This is a cry for help . Searching for- ms marvel in-All CategoriesMovie...
And please... remove the hyphens. Your remote control will thank you. Have you ever had a search fail that made you want to throw your remote? Tell us about it in the comments below. So, if you are filtering by you are
If you have ever typed this exact string into your streaming box, Roku, or Smart TV search bar, this post is for you. Let's address the elephant in the room. When you search for Ms. Marvel in the "Movie" category, the search engine is technically doing its job correctly by showing you zero results . But last night, one of our readers sent
The good news is that Ms. Marvel is in a movie now ( The Marvels ). The bad news is that your search algorithm doesn't understand context or nicknames.
I have written this in a warm, conversational, "pop culture blog" style. By: The Stream Team
Why? Because