1. Relevance and Ranking

Search results in Carbonate are ordered based on their relevance to the entered search query. The ranking algorithm takes into account several factors to determine the most relevant results, including:

1. Keyword Relevance: The degree to which the webpage's content matches the keywords or phrases in your search query.
   
2. Content Quality: Carbonate assesses the quality and credibility of webpages, favoring those that are well-regarded, authoritative, and frequently linked to by other reputable websites.
   
3. User Engagement Metrics: Factors such as click-through rates, time spent on the page, and bounce rates contribute to determining the relevance of a webpage to a particular query.
   

2. Search Result Components

1. Title: The title of the webpage or content item that matches your search query.
   
2. URL: The web address (URL) associated with the webpage or content item.
   
3. Snippet: A brief snippet of text extracted from the webpage's content, highlighting the relevance of the page to your search query
   
4. Thumbnail: In some cases, Carbonate may display a thumbnail image representing the webpage, giving you a visual preview of the page's content.
   
5. Additional Content: Depending on the nature of your search, Carbonate may present additional types of content, such as images, videos, news articles, or related queries.
   

3. Refining Search Results

If your initial search results do not meet your expectations, you can refine your search to obtain more relevant information:

1. Advanced Search Techniques: Carbonate supports advanced search techniques like using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), quotation marks for exact phrase matching, and wildcards for expanded searches. These techniques can help you refine your search queries for more precise results.
2. Search Filters: Carbonate provides filters to narrow down search results based on specific criteria such as date, file type, source, or other relevant parameters. Utilizing these filters can help you find the most suitable  content within a specific context.
   

4. Browsing Search Results

To explore search results effectively:

1. Clicking on Results: Clicking on a search result's title or associated link will open the webpage in a new tab, allowing you to view its full content.
   
2. ​Previewing Snippets: Reading the snippets accompanying each search result can provide a glimpse into the webpage's content, helping you assess its relevance before visiting. 
   

5. Continuous Improvement

Remember, search result rankings are dynamic, and the perceived relevance may vary based on different factors. Carbonate aims to present you with the most relevant and useful information based on the search query entered.

By understanding how search results are generated and ranked in Carbonate, you can navigate through the search results effectively, find the information you need, and make the most of your search experience.