title: Google Custom Search Query Parameters and Category Parameters
body: <p>So I'm trying to set the query parameters and category parameters for google custom search. Here is an example search results page url:</p>
  
  <pre><code>http://www.whiterootmedia.com/search_results/index.html?q=my%20search%20phrase
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  <p>So it looks like the default query parameter is <code>q</code> so I put <code>q</code> in the box when setting up the analytics portion for my google custom search engine. Is this ok?  I read it wasn't ok to use <code>q</code> but to instead use <code>query</code>? And why does it matter?</p>
  
  <p>Also should I set a category parameter that looks to be optional.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks,
  Dusty</p>