Integrating Google Custom Search into Webflow and customizing the search results and search bar without Google branding or ads is possible by following a few simple steps. Here's how you can achieve it:
1. Set up Google Custom Search:
- Go to the Google Custom Search website (https://program.customsearch.google.com) and sign in with your Google account.
- Click on "New Search Engine" and provide the necessary details like the website to search, language, and a name for your search engine.
- In the "Sites to Search" section, select the option that suits your needs. You can either choose to search the entire web or specific websites.
- Once you've configured the basic settings, click on the "Create" button to create your custom search engine.
2. Customize Search Appearance:
- In the Google Custom Search control panel, navigate to the "Look and Feel" section.
- Here, you can modify various aspects of the search appearance, including the search box style and search results layout.
- Customize the search bar to match your website's design by changing the font, colors, and size.
- You can also add your own custom CSS to further enhance the appearance and match it with your website's branding.
3. Remove Google Branding and Ads:
- To remove the Google branding and ads, you'll need to upgrade your Google Custom Search account to a paid version called Google Site Search.
- With Google Site Search, you can replace the default Google logo with your own custom logo and remove the ads from the search results.
- However, it's important to note that Google has discontinued the Google Site Search service, and it's no longer available for new sign-ups. If you have an existing Google Site Search account, you can continue using it, but new users will need to explore alternative solutions.
4. Embed the Google Custom Search into Webflow:
- Once you've customized your search engine, go to the "Setup" section in the Google Custom Search control panel.
- Copy the provided code snippet that starts with `