Wilson WongSearch Quality In PracticeNote: This article was written and originally published in October 2016. I have reviewed and refreshed the content to reflect changes with…Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
Wilson WongPrecise Retrieval For Tuning RankingA previous post on retrieval, precision and recall discussed the distinction between the three important concepts in search. In another…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Wilson WongFaceted Search Needs Precise RetrievalWe have spoken about the fact that relevance is subjective. However, this does not mean that lines need not be drawn. In the area of…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Wilson WongNot All Metrics Are Created EqualAnd it is especially true in the case of online search products. In a previous article, we discussed why figuring out and using proper…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Wilson WongNot Everything That Can Be Counted CountsOne of the common mistakes that product development teams make when they test the features of their products is to default to vanity…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Wilson WongIf You’re Not Keeping Score, You’re Only PractisingSearch is an empirical field of work. What this means is that we make headway in what we do through the analysis of observations…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Wilson WongRelevance, Like Beauty Lies In The Eyes Of The BeholderConsider this: I want to cook green curry for the first time. Hence, I have a need, a need for information to help me prepare the dish. I…Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
VliWhy Search is Still A Problem?Search is an important and fundamental tool in the information age and facilitates information discovery and connection. We all know the…Dec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
