Filter

Create interactive filters that transform facets into user-friendly selection options for your guides.

Filters transform your facets into interactive questions and selection options for users. Each filter represents one step in your guide where users make choices to narrow down results.

Filter Types Overview

Filter Type	Best For	Example Use Cases
Cards	Multiple choice selections	Product categories, features, styles
Slider	Numeric ranges	Price ranges, sizes, quantities

Creating a Filter

Navigate to Filter Creation

Go to GuidePlugin > Filter > Create in your WordPress admin.

Configure Text Settings

Set up the user-facing question and description:

Field	Purpose	Example
Question	What users see	"What's your budget range?"
Description	Optional clarification	"Select your preferred price range"

Filter text configuration

Keep questions short and clear - users decide quickly whether to continue or leave.

Link your facets to user choices:

Filter options configuration

Available Filter Types:

Cards - Visual tiles for multiple choice
Slider - Range selection for numeric values
More types coming - Date, location, etc.

Add Help Text (Optional)

Provide additional context for complex questions:

Filter help text

Help appears above navigation buttons in the frontend:

Frontend help display

Configure Progress Display

Set loading messages during result processing:

Progress configuration

Setting	Purpose
Show in Progress	Enable/disable loading message
Progress Label	Custom message during search

Save and Test

Save your filter and test it in a guide to ensure proper functionality.

Filter Configuration Best Practices

Aspect	Recommendation	Why
Question Length	Keep under 10 words	Maintains user engagement
Options Count	3-7 choices per filter	Avoids decision paralysis
Help Text	Use sparingly	Only for complex concepts
Progress Messages	Be specific	"Finding products..." vs "Processing..."

Common Issues

Problem	Symptoms	Solutions
No Results	Filter shows but returns nothing	Verify linked facets have data Check facet-filter mapping Ensure content matches filter criteria
Too Many Results	Filter doesn't narrow down enough	Add more specific filter options Combine multiple facets in one filter Review facet data granularity
Slow Loading	Filter takes long to display	Optimize facet indexing Reduce complex query combinations Check server performance

Next Steps

Once your filters are ready:

Component	Purpose	Link
Guides	Combine filters into complete experiences	Learn More →
Templates	Design how results are displayed	Learn More →
Logic	Add conditional filter behavior	Learn More →

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