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Enhancing Thriverz search for efficient, intuitive resource discovery and service connections.
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Introduction:
John Anderson got in touch with our team in April of the year 2024 to avail our services for designing the Thriverz website where people get to find pictures, videos, blogs, podcasts, and other courses. John had the desire to improve the usability by making it so that only the Categories with contents will appear in the search box.
Client
John Anderson
Project Focus
Display only categories with content in search results
Objective
Enhance Thriverz website usability and search functionality
Project Initiation
April 2024
Problem Statement:
John required an arrangement whereby categories with no post would not appear on the search feature which would enhance the experience of the users by displaying only viable options.
Project Journey and Timeline:
- 05/04/2024: Project Inception: John Anderson contacted our team with his customization request. Initial meetings were held to understand his vision and requirements.
- 20/04/2024: Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Detailed requirements were gathered through discussions with John. Key features and functionalities were identified and documented.
- 10/05/2024: Design Phase: Wireframes and prototypes were created for the platform. Design reviews and approvals were obtained from John.
- 30/05/2024: Development Phase:Development began with PHP customization to hide categories with no content and ensure dynamic visibility based on content availability.
- 15/07/2024: Testing Phase:Extensive testing was conducted to ensure functionality and security. Beta testing was carried out with a select group of users.
- 01/09/2024 - Deployment Phase: The customization was successfully deployed. Training sessions and documentation were provided to John and his team.
- 15/09/2024 - Present Maintenance and Support: Continuous support and regular updates have been provided. User feedback has been incorporated to improve the platform.
Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
Through several discussions, we identified key requirements:
Design Phase:
The wireframes were made by our team, paying special attention to an efficient search option. It is noted that all these designs were reviewed and accepted by John.
Development and Implementation:
In order to deal with the issue of category visibility in the search boxes, we modified the existing PHP code by programming dynamic features to support the true interaction of the users with the website or blog.
Categories adjust visibility based on content.
Search box updates instantly as categories change.
Display only relevant categories.
Improved user experience through intuitive search.
Testing:
To ascertain the proper functioning of the feature, we did Functionality testing and Beta testing with selected users.
Deployment:
The customization was successfully implemented on 01/09/2024. John and his team were trained and documented to properly control the platform to avoid shortcomings.
Maintenance and Support:
After deployment we have provided help-desk support to sort out any problems that may have arisen during the software’s use and incorporate alterations suggested by the clients. Maintenance and updates are used to keep the platform running efficiently at all times.
Results and Conclusion:
This customization was beneficial for improving the quality of user experience because categories that were not relevant to the search were not displayed. John was satisfied with the results because the solution was effective and increased users’ interest. Through the use of PHP, we provided a solution within the platform that was suitable for John and helped the platform achieve success.
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