Can I format a Phantom search request as a link instead of a form?
Yes! Phantom supports search requests by either POST or GET methods. To put a search request into a link, include the normal search form fields in the URL after the Phantom CGI name separated by ampersand (“&”) characters. You must specify the information like search text, max hits, etc. in the link, of course. Link searches are useful any time users will need to perform the exact same search. Putting the search into a link means that users won’t be able to enter any information or select any options, like detailed results or search text, but it means that performing the search becomes just a matter of clicking the link. For example, you could make a “find what’s new” search for your site. The search form might look like this: Find what’s new on our site!
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