The portal grows with the number of materials. It is worth to determine how the recipients will view the content, narrow down the results and find publications even if they do not know the exact title.
Build division on real materials
When planning a portal in Warsaw, start with examples of publications, not an empty list of categories. Check if any content can be assigned to a understandable place. If most entries fit anywhere, the division probably does not help in choosing.
It is worth distinguishing the main subject from additional features, such as the type of material or place of the event. Thus, you do not need to create a separate category for each combination.
Limit the freedom of markings
Free addition of tags can quickly lead to several names of the same subject. Drafting should have naming rules and the ability to organize repetitions. A new term should be added when helping the recipient find a group of useful materials.
Do not create an extensive directory of empty sections just to make it look complete.
Design Results as Answer
- Show the title and short description to help you recognize the subject.
- It clearly indicates active filters.
- They're easy to remove.
- In the absence of results, propose a sensible return to a wider range.
The search engine should take into account the way in which the subjects are named by the recipients. Collected unsuccessful attempts may help to improve the names or supplement the missing content if such measurement has been provided.
Test the growth of the portal
Check the layout not only with several entries, but also with more materials with similar titles. Rate the speed of finding specific information and how to load subsequent results.
We write about the organization of the editorial board in website guide. The publication order and convenient search should develop together so that further content does not impede the use of existing content.
