42244 27 3 econsultancy_xml <p>With such a massive range of items on display via the auction site, users need <a href="/blog/2032-why-retailers-need-effective-feature-filtering">effective filtering tools</a> to help them find what they want. </p> <p>The site has now added more tools to help users narrow down their choices. When searching for an iPod for example, a search which returns 50,000+ results, effective filtering options are essential. </p> <p>In this case, users can narrow their choice according to the type of iPod, colour, storage capacity, price range and more:</p> <p> <img alt="eBay filtering options" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2603161483_426b32bcf9_o.jpg" /> </p> <p>The amount of matching products in each filter category is also displayed, which is useful to prevent users from returning no results: </p> <p> <img alt="eBay filtered search" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2603161877_b05401876d_o.jpg" /> </p> <p>Filters can be taken off or altered easily, and eBay has provided useful tools like this slider bar for price range, to refine searches: </p> <p> <img alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2604007754_7fef88356d_m.jpg" /> </p> <p>There are also some alternative options for how search results are displayed. Users can view items matching their query by viewing as a list, gallery, or by this visual window shopping display: </p> <p> <img alt="eBay window shopping view" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2603162447_d40978ed4f_o.jpg" /> </p> <p>Using this view, they can hover over a picture with their cursor to see more details: </p> <p> <img alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2603993136_ebc2a3f6e3_o.jpg" /> </p> <p>The changes look pretty good so far; eBay is one site that needs effective filtering options, and the new search system should help users avoid irrelevant results. </p> <p>This should save users time spent plowing through results, as well as benefitting sellers by making it easier for buyers to find their items. </p> <p> <strong>Related stories:<br /></strong> <a href="/blog/2407-ebay-vs-craigslist-double-web-2-0-standards">eBay vs Craigslist: double Web 2.0 standards?</a> <br /> <a href="/blog/985-feature-filtering-what-is-it-and-why-do-you-need-it">Feature filtering - what is it and why do you need it?</a> </p> <FormattedContent xmlns="http://www.e-consultancy.com/schema/formattedContent/"> <Paragraph>With such a massive range of items on display via the auction site, users need <Link URL="/blog/2032-why-retailers-need-effective-feature-filtering" Window="Self">effective filtering tools</Link> to help them find what they want. </Paragraph> <Paragraph>The site has now added more tools to help users narrow down their choices. 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See also the <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/e-commerce-statistics">E-commerce Statistics Compendium</a></strong>.</p> <p>Related Econsultancy reports include our <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/e-commerce-platforms-buyer-s-guide-2009">E-commerce Platforms Buyer's Guide</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/delivering-successful-e-commerce-projects">Delivering Successful E-commerce Projects</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/online-retail-2007-checkout-special">Online Retail Checkout Special</a></strong>. See also the <strong><a href="http://econsultancy.com/reports/e-commerce-statistics">E-commerce Statistics Compendium</a></strong>.</p> 365845 New search tools for eBay false 2008-06-24T08:30:00+01:00 new-search-tools-for-ebay 2009-04-30T05:39:50+01:00 2009-10-13T09:41:13+01:00 1202