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Best answer by Vishal_Anand

Hi ​@Sverdoor ,

Let me break down the response in simpler fashion.

Part 1: Customization of search component on the search page.

  • Edit the Search component dialog and set:
    • Search root path (where results come from, e.g., /content/wknd)
    • Default query or placeholder text
    • Results per page, sorting, and enable/disable facets
    • Mapping for title, description, and thumbnail fields
  • If using a custom search component, update its Sling model or HTL as required from business perspective.
  • Add or configure Facet components (category, tags, date) on the search results page.
  • Ensure the Search component is wired to the facets (check component policies or data attributes).

Part 2: Custom clientlibs for the template

  • Modify WKND clientlibs (e.g., /apps/wknd/clientlibs) to apply new colors and fonts if you are looking for quick win. Though I will recommend to create custom clientlibs and keep your brand specific styles.
  • You can add the custom clientlibs from Page policy of the template in the properties.

Hope this gives you simpler steps to perform your required updates.

​@kautuk_sahni 

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vikasbhartiAdobe Employee
Adobe Employee
September 25, 2025

To rebrand and configure the WKND search page on AEM, update page styles and images via the editable template and client libraries, and set search behavior using predicate fields in AEM's Search Forms tool. Deploy changes in Cloud Manager for your environment.

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-learn/getting-started-wknd-tutorial-develop/overview

https://github.com/adobe/aem-guides-wknd

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-65/content/sites/administering/operations/search-forms 

    mbartlett
    Adobe Champion
    mbartlettAdobe Champion
    Adobe Champion
    January 30, 2026

    To update the default landing page in AEM as a Cloud Service:

    1. Open https://experience.adobe.com/ 
    2. Navigate to Settings > General Settings.
    3. Select Search first.
    4. It further opens the search first related configuration. You can set alignment or set the background and logo image of your homepage.

    https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-cloud-service/content/assets/assets-view/search-assets-view

      Vishal_Anand
      Vishal_AnandAccepted solution
      Level 4
      February 1, 2026

      Hi ​@Sverdoor ,

      Let me break down the response in simpler fashion.

      Part 1: Customization of search component on the search page.

      • Edit the Search component dialog and set:
        • Search root path (where results come from, e.g., /content/wknd)
        • Default query or placeholder text
        • Results per page, sorting, and enable/disable facets
        • Mapping for title, description, and thumbnail fields
      • If using a custom search component, update its Sling model or HTL as required from business perspective.
      • Add or configure Facet components (category, tags, date) on the search results page.
      • Ensure the Search component is wired to the facets (check component policies or data attributes).

      Part 2: Custom clientlibs for the template

      • Modify WKND clientlibs (e.g., /apps/wknd/clientlibs) to apply new colors and fonts if you are looking for quick win. Though I will recommend to create custom clientlibs and keep your brand specific styles.
      • You can add the custom clientlibs from Page policy of the template in the properties.

      Hope this gives you simpler steps to perform your required updates.

      ​@kautuk_sahni 

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