[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #3852: Improve how empty searches are handled

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#3852: Improve how empty searches are handled
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 Reporter:  jonoaldersonwp    |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect            |     Status:  new
 Priority:  low               |  Milestone:
Component:  Plugin Directory  |   Keywords:
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 Empty plugin searches (see https://wordpress.org/plugins/?s=) return a
 partially broken template. Specifically, the `<title>` and the primary
 heading of the page both omit the missing {{searchTerm}} variable.

 In line with SEO and usability best practices, empty searches should
 execute a 301 redirect to https://wordpress.org/plugins/

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Ticket URL: <https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/3852>
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