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Provide Better Findability: 
Smart Filtered Search

Benefits

Challenges in Finding APIs and Developer Resources

Extensive catalogs and overwhelming information on developer portals can challenge discoverability (how users encounter new APIs and products) and findability (the experience of locating the information one needs). When a site is poorly organized and lacks accurate search, it becomes cumbersome to find the right content.

 Without clear navigation or effective search functionality, users may spend excessive time looking for API documentation, code samples, or integration guides instead of focusing on their actual task. Ultimately, poor discoverability and findability can hinder adoption, reduce engagement, and create unnecessary barriers to innovation.

Organize content and implement 

Smart Filtered Search

High-quality and uniform categorization (when the tags are collectively comprehensive and mutually exclusive) is a baseline for a mature and well-functioning search engine. When you have those, Smart Filtered Search can improve navigation in developer portals with numerous APIs and products. It allows users to apply advanced filtering based on categories, localization, availability, lifecycle stage, etc., ensuring faster and more accurate searches.

Accuracy, speed, and better user experience 


Smart Filtered Search makes your content easily findable by utilizing clear and effective search mechanisms and proper indexing. You can improve: 

  • API and Product discoverability: faceted search streamlines browsing, making it easier to find specific items in extensive catalogs. 
  • Search accuracy and speed: applying advanced filtering helps users quickly narrow down results, leading to faster and more relevant searches. 
  • Navigate complex metadata effectively: enables users to filter results based on various criteria, such as API type, availability, or status. 
  • User experience: a smoother and more efficient user experience keeps users on the platform longer, increasing the likelihood of repeated visits and deeper interaction with the catalog. 
  • Conversion rates: faceted search reduces friction and leads to more successful transactions or sign-ups. 
  • Data insights: the use of advanced filtering provides valuable data on user preferences and behaviors,[1] enabling businesses to optimize product offerings and marketing strategies.

Furthermore, Admins can customize filters, ensure better relevance, optimize the search experience and help users find what they need quickly.

 

A visual presentation of how filters can look like. On the left side, there are three categories: Lifecycle status, API type, and Arrangement. Above the categories, there is a search bar. On the right side, there are symbolic API cards.

 

 

[1] As a complementary service we offer custom tag implementation to introduce advanced tracking based on your requirements, not only in relation to this feature, but also for your whole developer portal. 


When does Smart Filtered Search fit your case?

 

Smart Filtered Search is dependent on content and operations maturity. It will be a game changer if you:

  • aim to enhance user experience,  
  • have mature and comprehensive documentation.

Before implementation, you need to: 

  • specify your content types, 
  • plan the right tags, 
  • create a logical order, 
  • use a straightforward site structure, 
  • and most importantly, know your audience and their needs. 

Does your developer portal have mature and comprehensive documentation? Do you want to enhance user experience? Based on your needs, we can do audits, workshops, and help you to improve your developer portal.

Are you experiencing any uncertainties or encountering challenges?

Although Smart Filtered Search is a proven solution, another option may better meet your needs, or you might benefit from guidance to navigate your content effectively. Pronovix's Technical Writers, UX Researchers, and Designers have the expertise to assist you on your journey and recommend the best solution.

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