Search vs. Browse

For sites that display products or items that people might be looking for, it's important to allow for both searching and browsing. Think of when you go to a store. Depending on your current rush, you may need to find something quickly or you might have more time to browse around. The search bar is your "quick ask" tool (without the hassle of trying to find someone in the store to ask!). Meanwhile, browsing allows you to saunter through the aisles until you find the product you're looking for.