# Product Filtering

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### Filters configured during your website build

We will create a specification that covers the filters your new Product Listing Pages (PLPs) will use.

Unlike a template website that automates filters from your [Product Attributes](https://docs.venditan.com/product-information-management-pim/product-data#product-attributes), our approach ensures that your website only displays the right filters on the right categories, avoiding irrelevant or meaningless options.

This tailored configuration enhances the user experience and ensures customers can easily find the right products.

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### Faceted Navigation for Filtering

We enable **Faceted Navigation** to enhance your customers' browsing experience by allowing them to apply multiple filters simultaneously.

This feature organises products so customers can narrow their search results using a combination of attributes, such as Size, Colour, Brand and Price Range.

Faceted Navigation changes the URL without the page reloading when a filter option is chosen.

This allows for a seamless and fast user experience while enabling customers to share links with pre-applied filters by simply copying the URL. 

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### Map your related Product Attributes and Categories

Combine related Product Attributes and Product Categories under unified terms to enhance the filtering experience for your customers.

This allows you to group similar Attributes and Categories, making it easier for customers to navigate and find products.

For example, you could combine ‘Running Shoes,’ ‘Training Shoes,’ and ‘Athletic Footwear’ under a broader term like ‘Sports Shoes.’

This helps customers quickly narrow their search without sifting through multiple, narrowly defined categories.

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### Flexible Filter layouts and UIs

We can support multiple filter layouts and user interfaces (UIs) to ensure your filters are functional, user-friendly and visually appealing.

Our websites support various **Filter Types** to best suit the attribute.

<table><thead><tr><th width="194">Type</th><th>Summary</th><th>Example Use</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Checkboxes</strong></td><td>Allows the user to tick criteria. Ideal for attributes with multiple options.</td><td>Brands, Materials</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dropdowns</strong></td><td>Allows the user explore sub-options. Ideal for categories with numerous options.</td><td>Product Features</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Input Fields</strong></td><td>Allows the user to input a term. Ideal for numerican ranges or text-based attributes.</td><td>Price Ranges, Product Dimensions</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sliders</strong></td><td>Allows the user to set a filter from a numerical range.</td><td>Price, Size</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Radio Buttons</strong></td><td>Allows the user to choose from mutually exclusive options.</td><td>Adult or Child</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Offer a Filter option for any Product Attribute

Create Filters for any Product Attribute, allowing for a unique and customised filtering experience beyond the basic options.

You can create Filters for your products as long as they have the relevant Attributes set up with clean data.

This enables you to build a distinctive filter experience that caters to your product range and customer needs.