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Whether you are a SAGE expert or a SAGE newbie, using advanced search capabilities in SAGE Online can REALLY help your product search. With 1.2 million active products, it is no wonder that advanced searching is a must in the vast world of SAGE Online. You can discover the perfect promo products for your clients by using drill-down options and filters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at some questions and answers that will help your advanced searching journey!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First things first, for advanced searches, you will need to\nutilize the Advanced Search view in the Product Search Area. If you are\ncurrently using a different search view, to change your view, select the View\nicon in the top right corner to switch to the Advanced Search view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do you even start an advanced search in SAGE\nOnline?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Start and Filter An Advanced Search<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Log into SAGE Online and click on the Product Search tab\nin the left menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 From the Advanced Search view, you can start your search broad or narrow by using the drill-down options and filters listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 If you are unsure what each field means, you can hover\nover the criteria titles for a brief explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 After choosing your filter options, click Start Search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Okay, great, but what should I be searching by?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggested Search Criteria Combinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most basic search criteria combinations are Category, Keywords, and Color. To be more specific on what you need for a product, you can also use criteria like Price, Quantity, Dimensions, Decoration Method, Made In, Assembled-in, or Decorated-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m in a rush, how do I ensure that my client will get\ntheir product FAST? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Turnaround<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill out the Production Time field and select the In-Stock option from the Other Filter Options section. Additionally, you can enter Location and Ship Point; these fields will narrow to where the product will ship from, saving you time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m all out of promotional product ideas. Can SAGE help? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need ideas for your product search, try using the Theme field along with a quantity and the price range you are looking for. You can also include Other Filter Options such as Fresh Ideas, Popular Products, Premiums\/Incentives, or Wearables Excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ah great! But can I get more ideas than that?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course!<\/strong> You can use the Idea Wizard feature in the Product Search area to generate even more ideas quickly. The SAGE Idea Wizard uses the power of generative AI to give you ideas based on an event or promotion. Click the lightbulb icon in the right corner to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I fine-tune my search criteria?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are search connectors?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search connectors are used when you want to include more than one keyword, theme, or color in the same search. You can use a variety of connectors depending on what you need to do, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n