Auto Part Ex Map Now Has Agile Search Abilities
It's that joyous time of year again—Christmas 2024! After a challenging year focused on CSS Responsive Design, we are thrilled to unveil a fantastic gift for our future users: a searchable map. This is a groundbreaking development, as few websites leverage this innovative tech stack and UX/UI approach. Our mission is clear and straightforward: to enhance the user experience by making it easier to find auto part information swiftly. We’ve put in tremendous effort to ensure that all our users can
Our Focus and Goals For Our Users
- Search - One Click
- Filter - Two Clicks/Two Touches
- Navigate - One Click
- Consume Visually - No Clicks
with just a couple of clicks or taps, whether they're on a computer or a mobile device. This new search functionality boasts a "two feature" capability: the first allows you to look up locations by city in nearly every country around the globe, and the second lets you search for any specific auto part! Once you apply the filters, you’ll be navigated to that location, where you can explore all available auto part listings with ease.
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Map Has Other Gems Such as Clustering and an Image Preview
To elaborate further, we have introduced additional features that serve as a double-edged sword, enabling you to navigate the vast amounts of auto part data more effectively. One significant enhancement is the clustering and layering implemented on the map. In a prior blog post, we discussed our decision to develop clustering as a solution for managing hundreds of thousands of auto part listings, thereby preventing overlapping or lengthy text blocks that could lead to a frustrating user experience.
A key component of this clustering is the upgraded product card, which now showcases specific part or vendor listings through pagination. This capability allows us to display thousands of records without cluttering the geographical area with redundant pins. Our goal is to present unique auto part listings that truly capture the attention of users.
What's Next . . .
As we excitedly await the arrival of the New Year 2025, our dedication to refining UX/UI strategies for our produce cards remains steadfast. In the initial phase of this new interface, we chose a straightforward "image icon" to signify that a listing contains an image. However, in the upcoming release, we will present a concise preview of the image instead. Furthermore, we are committed to enhancing the volume of data displayed.
Our focus is resolute, and we have set an ambitious goal of featuring 500,000 auto part listings from one hundred forty manufacturers and about one thousand five hundred vehicle models. This is a significant undertaking designed to position AutoPartEx as the premier destination for sourcing hard-to-find OEM auto parts.
We will provide updates or minor improvements on the CSS responsive design enhancements in the New Year. Until then, we wish you a Merry Christmas (knowing this message will become part of our archived history) and a Happy New Year! See you in 2025!
