Faceted/Filter Search for eCommerce

Overview

Facets (filters) help customers narrow down search results by specific attributes such as price range, brand, size, color, and more. ExpertRec provides a powerful filter configuration system accessible from Filter Settings in the sidebar.

Note: The changes will reflect in the store after some time. Meanwhile, use the Quick View button in the top right corner to preview changes.

Filter Selection

Navigate to Filter Settings in the sidebar to manage your filters.

The List of Selected Filters shows all the fields you have added as filters. The price slider can be enabled or disabled separately.

Adding Fields as Filters

1. Click the + icon under the filter list.
2. Select fields from the List of Fields dialog.
3. Click Done to add them.
4. Edit the display name by clicking the Edit Icon on any filter.
5. Rearrange filters by dragging them up and down.
6. Click Update to save.

Filter Trees (Hierarchical Filters)

For stores with deep category structures, Filter Trees let you create hierarchical faceted navigation. For example, a “Category” filter can show top-level categories that expand to show subcategories when selected (e.g., Clothing > Men’s > Jackets > Winter).

See the Advanced Filtering and Filter Trees article for detailed configuration instructions.

Filter Values

Once filters are selected, you can customize the values displayed under each filter:

• Set a maximum number of filter values (up to 100) using the “Filter values limit” setting.
• Select a filter from the dropdown to see all its values.
• Rename any filter value to set a custom display name.
• Hide specific values that you do not want customers to see.

Best Practices

• Good filter fields: category, brand, color, size, price range, rating, availability.
• Poor filter fields: description, title, SKU (too many unique values).
• Aim for 8 to 10 filters maximum to avoid overwhelming users.
• Use price range sliders rather than discrete price values.
• Show result counts next to each filter value.
• On mobile, use a slide-out drawer for filters with larger touch targets.