The powerful Search Accelerator for complex onsite search
Standard product search functions aren't enough in e-commerce – especially when dealing with complex product ranges. With HOLMES, your customers can find the right product in milliseconds, allowing them to complete their purchases faster.
As an open-source-based technology, HOLMES integrates seamlessly into your IT landscape. It combines the flexibility of custom development with the advantages of a standard solution: The comprehensive set of core features enables a quick start. At the same time, you can tailor the search specifically to your requirements.
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of the users first try the search function to find relevant products on e-commerce platforms. (Nosto)
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of B2B customers switch providers if they can't find a product. (Forrester Research)
HOLMES brings structure to complex product searches.
When it comes to extensive catalogs and complex datasets, standard search solutions reach their limits. HOLMES understands the context, prioritizes relevant results, and guides users directly to the right product – even across multiple sites and multi-brand stores.
What HOLMES offers:
Search preview and suggestions
Semantic search
Query intent analysis
AI-generated synonyms
Redirects
Recognition of word variants and compound words
Intelligent sorting and ranking
Multi-site and multi-brand
Statistics and reporting
The search solution that adapts to your needs.
HOLMES adapts flexibly to your needs – your processes dictate the logic, not the system. Your search remains scalable at all times and grows along with your product range. You can easily configure search rules, synonyms, and rankings yourself. No detours. No dependencies. And best of all: in real time while the system is running.
Where HOLMES makes a difference:
Low total cost of ownership (TCO)
HOLMES offers a transparent pricing model without any usage-based license fees. You pay a one-time fee for the service – even as your traffic or product range grows. You can add additional features as needed.
Fast time-to-market
As a Search Accelerator, HOLMES comes equipped with all core search features right from the start – significantly reducing your time to market. Shortly after going live, you’ll see happier customers and a higher conversion rate.
Full data sovereignty
You can run HOLMES on-premise or in your private cloud. Search and product data are processed within your own environment. This means you retain control over your data at all times.
Seamless scalability
HOLMES adapts flexibly to your success. Whether you're launching new products, adding new brands, or expanding into new markets, the platform scales seamlessly to meet your needs.
No dependencies
HOLMES is based on open-source technology. This means there is no vendor lock-in or dependency on proprietary data formats. As a result, you remain flexible in your choice of technologies, even in the long term.
Award-winning sustainability
HOLMES excels not only in flexibility and performance, but also in sustainability. Its sustainability is confirmed by the eco label “Blue Angel for Resources and Energy-Efficient Software Products”, making HOLMES the first commercial software product to receive this certification.
You can view a public document about the Blue Angel here.
HOLMES has managed to map our complex part numbers much more effectively. That was the deciding factor for us.
Head of E-Commerce, FRICKE
Customers already benefiting from better search
Frequently Asked Questions about HOLMES:
What makes HOLMES better than other search solutions?
HOLMES combines the flexibility of custom development with the benefits of a standard search solution – such as a proven feature set. By using open-source technologies, you reduce dependencies, retain control over your data, and work with a predictable cost model that does not include usage-based fees.
What do I get with HOLMES?
HOLMES offers a comprehensive suite of features for professional onsite search, including a search preview with a suggestion feature, as well as intelligent rankings and statistical analysis. The AI-powered semantic search understands not only individual keywords but also the actual meaning of search queries. You control all functions yourself via an intuitive back-office tool.
How much does HOLMES cost?
HOLMES does not charge usage-based fees, ensuring full cost transparency. You pay a one-time license fee for the base version and, if desired, additional fees for customizations as needed. You determine the scope and priorities yourself.
What kind of IT infrastructure do I need to use HOLMES?
HOLMES is based on proven open-source technologies and an open architecture with high integration capabilities. The solution can be seamlessly integrated into your existing IT landscape via APIs. In many cases, the necessary infrastructure is already in place.
How does the implementation work?
The implementation of HOLMES follows a clearly structured process – from analysis and integration to configuration, testing, and go-live. We guide you through the process of tailoring the search to your specific needs step by step and optimizing it using real data. This ensures you quickly obtain a fully functional solution with measurable results.
How is day-to-day operations ensured? Can my team manage the search on their own?
Your team can configure and optimize the search on its own using a back-office tool – without relying on developers. Changes are versioned and can be tracked at any time. We’re here to assist with any further customizations as needed.
Interested in learning more?
In our whitepaper, you’ll learn how to turn your onsite search into a key success factor.
