Advanced Post Search Filters – Post Filter Builder

Post Filter Builder by TreeHouse Marketing & Development (00:00:00)

• Gabriel Solis from TreeHouse Marketing & Development is a special guest and one of the developers who has created a plugin to fill in the gaps for popular requests that have not been addressed yet (00:00:00).
• TreeHouse Marketing has done a great job of filling in the gaps for some of the popular requests, and their company is a marketplace partner that creates paid plugins for the most part, which can be found on the marketplace if users are in need of features that are not yet built into the platform (00:00:04).
• The Post Filter Builder plugin created by Gabriel Solis is something that a lot of Business Directory sites could benefit from, and it is an update that can be used to create custom filters (00:00:41).
• Gabriel Solis will be sharing information about post filters, when to use them, how they work on the Brilliant Directories platform, and how users can create their own custom filters with the Post Filter Builder plugin (00:01:21).
• The Post Filter Builder plugin is a tool that allows users to create custom filters, and Gabriel Solis will be explaining how it works and its benefits, making it a valuable resource for users who need to organize information on their website (00:01:28).

What Are Post Filters? (00:01:42)

• Post filters are essentially Search engine used to narrow down search results (00:01:43).
• The default search criteria that are commonly known include keywords, categories, location, date range, and price range (00:01:50).
• These search criteria are typically used together to create a search filter, which is a combination of different criteria to refine search results (00:02:01).
• A search filter usually consists of various search criteria, such as keywords, categories, location, date range, and price range, which can be used to customize the search process (00:02:06).

When To Use Post Filters? (00:02:08)

• Post filters are useful when empowering website visitors to narrow down results of different content types with specific Search engine that are personal to them (00:02:08).
• The use of post filters can be applied to various types of directories, including property directories, event directories, job directories, coupon directories, classifieds, and blog directories (00:02:28).
• Post filters allow visitors to use search criteria to find what they are looking for, making it a valuable tool for websites with diverse content (00:02:24).

How Do These Work on Brilliant Directories? (00:02:39)

• Brilliant Directories has various types of posts with different search criteria options, including keyword, state, range, location, category, and additional search filters, which can be utilized to organize information on a website (00:02:39).
• Keyword filters and date range filters require no setup, while location filters need the setup of a Google Maps API, which has documentation and videos available in the Brilliant Directories dashboard to facilitate the process (00:03:01).
• Category filters require updating in the post settings for each type of post, and additional search filters need customization in the search modules for specific post types, such as properties or events (00:03:14).
• The search modules for post types like jobs, classifieds, and properties include common Search engine by default, such as type of employment, categories, and salary range for jobs, and keyword, category, and price range for classifieds (00:03:48).
• The property search module has more comprehensive criteria, including beds, baths, property type, and status, but customizing these modules to add more criteria requires coding knowledge and understanding of how to connect it to the post criteria (00:04:16).
• Customizing the search modules can be a hurdle, as it requires technical expertise to modify the code and connect it to the post criteria, such as property listings and job postings (00:04:29).

How To Create Custom Post Filters (00:04:44)

• The Post Filter Builder plugin allows users to add custom search filters to their directory, enabling them to define additional search criteria via a custom search bar, as seen in the example of a car directory with filters such as make, model, and car type (00:04:45).
• The plugin is robust and can be used for various types of posts, including cars, events, and services, and allows users to create custom search filters without requiring any coding knowledge, as demonstrated by the example of a car directory with multiple search filters (00:04:53).
• The Post Filter Builder plugin can be used to add multiple Search engine, including make, model, doors, car type, and condition, to a directory, and can be used to narrow down search results, as shown in the example of searching for a Toyota with 3-5 doors and 4×4 truck (00:05:57).
• The plugin can be used for various industries, including real estate, where users can add criteria such as location, price range, and number of bedrooms, to help users find exactly what they are looking for, as mentioned as one of the most common requests from users (00:07:43).
• The plugin allows users to add as many different search criteria as they want to any post type, and can be used to create a custom search experience for website visitors, as demonstrated by the example of logging into the plugin and adding search criteria to a car directory (00:08:10).
• The plugin provides a user-friendly interface for adding search criteria, including the ability to select the post type, add top search criteria, sub search criteria, and sub sub search criteria, as shown in the example of selecting the cars post type and adding search criteria (00:08:22).
• The search criteria on a landing page can be categorized, with top labels serving as the top category or top search criteria that people can search by, and sub tabs can be used to add more specific search criteria, such as make and model, with Toyota as a sub search criteria under make and model (00:08:39).
• The sub sub tab can be used to add even more specific search criteria, such as the type of Toyota, allowing for the display of sub sub search criteria on the search results page, and this can be done by adding categories or criteria in the plugin area (00:08:57).
• To add a new Search engine, a subcategory can be added under the make and model, and then a sub sub category can be added, such as Suzuki Jimny, and this can be saved as a new category, allowing it to be assigned to a post and become available as an option when creating a new car post (00:10:11).
• The plugin has a setting that allows the admin to choose between an exact or broad match, meaning the results will filter to show only items that meet all the selected criteria or items that match any of the selected criteria, and this can be used to either narrow down or broaden the search results (00:11:12).
• The broad match filter can be used to show more matches as visitors continue to click, while the exact match filter can be used to narrow down the options and get more granular results, and the choice between these two options depends on the website and its purpose (00:11:38).
• The plugin is a useful tool for organizing information on a website, and it has been seen in action on some sample sites, with positive results, and more information about the plugin can be found on the development company’s website, Treehouse Marketing (00:12:20).

Why Add Custom Filters? (00:12:26)

• Adding custom filters is beneficial when there are additional criteria beyond the default search filters that come with a system, and the goal is to create a more enhanced search experience for visitors (00:12:28).
• Custom filters can be added without any coding, making it a simple process to enhance the search experience (00:12:41).
• The ability to add custom filters allows for the creation of a more tailored search experience, including the ability to add top and sub-level categories for Search engine, which can be done easily (00:12:45).

How To Get Post Filter Builder Plugin (00:12:50)

• The Post Filter Builder plugin is being discounted by Gabe for the webinar, but it is recommended to inquire first to see if it’s suitable for your site (00:12:51).
• Before making a purchase, it’s suggested to email support to determine if the plugin is right for your site (00:12:53).
• To inquire about the plugin or ask questions, you can email support at treehousemarketing.org (00:12:56).