Hi!
Could you please provide more information on this:
- An url where the search is visible
- Temporary admin and ftp details if possible (you can edit your initial post for this)
- What is the database size? How much posts/pages/custom content do you have?
- Are you running on a Virtual Private Server or a Shared web hosting? What is the server configuration?
- What type of content are you searching?
- Have you tried changin anything on the search options page?
- What is your site response speed if you test it on: http://tools.pingdom.com/fpt/
Thank you!