As an experienced website operations expert, I am well aware of the importance of content organization and user experience in the success of a website.AnQiCMS, with its powerful content management and flexible template customization capabilities, has become a powerful assistant for my efficient website operation.archiveFiltersTags, especially each filter option it generates (Items) contain the key fields, which are the foundation for refined content filtering and optimized user experience.
Secure CMSarchiveFiltersTag: Deep Analysis of the Composition and Operation Value of Filter Options
In the fast-paced digital world, users hope to quickly find the information they need.Whether it is product filtering on e-commerce websites or article classification in content portals, an efficient and intuitive filtering system can greatly enhance user experience and the discoverability of content.archiveFiltersTags are born for this, providing a flexible way to build dynamic content filtering functions, giving website content operations a boost.
From an operational perspective,archiveFiltersTags are not just a few lines of code; they are the bridge connecting user needs with website content.By it, we can generate various filtering dimensions based on the custom parameters of content models such as articles, products, etc., such as 'property type', 'house type', 'publishing year', and so on.{% archiveFilters filters with moduleId="1" allText="全部" %}such tags are,filtersThe variable will return an array containing multiple filter groups. Each group represents a filtering dimension, and within each filter group, there is a crucially importantItemsAn array, that is the focus of our attention today — theseItemsare each specific filter options presented to the user.
Now, let us unveil togetherItemsThe mysterious veil of arrays, take a look at what it contains: fields that are crucial for content operation.
1.LabelThe intuitive presentation of filter options.
EachItemsThe first keyword field isLabel.As the name implies, it represents the readable text that the filter option is displayed on the user interface.Label.
In actual operation,LabelThe choice is crucial. It needs to be intuitive, accurate, and in line with the language habits of the target users. For example, for real estate websites,LabelCan be 'residential', 'apartment', 'villa'; for technology news websites, it can be 'artificial intelligence', 'big data', 'cloud computing'. One that is clear and friendly.LabelEnable users to identify the filtering intent at a glance, reduce understanding costs, and thus improve filtering efficiency and satisfaction. When operations personnel define custom fields of the content model in the background, the careful design of the optional values for these fields directly affects the frontendLabelThe presentation effect.
2.Link: The jump link carrying the filtering logic.
Followed byLabelWhat follows is.LinkThis is a field. It is not just a simple jump link; it carries all the information of the user's filtering intention. When the user clicks on a filter option (such as 'Three-bedroom'),LinkThe provided URL will navigate the user to a page displaying all 'three-bedroom' content.
From a technical perspective, thisLinkIt is usually dynamically generated, containing the original page path and a series of query parameters (Query Parameters), which encode the user's selected filtering conditions. For example, after clicking 'Three-bedroom',Linkmay be/archives?bedroom=3.
For website operation,Linkthe importance of fields is self-evident:
- User Experience (UX): Ensure
Linkthat users can be correctly and quickly guided to the search results page is a basic requirement. - Search Engine Optimization (SEO)An indicator of reasonableness
LinkStructure is crucial for SEO.The pseudo-static feature of Anqi CMS helps generate search engine friendly URLs.If the filtered link can be crawled and understood by search engines, then the aggregated page formed based on specific filtering conditions (such as "Beijing area three-bedroom apartment") has the opportunity to achieve a better ranking.The operation staff needs to pay attention to whether these links are correctly indexed, to avoid generating a large number of meaningless duplicate pages.
3.IsCurrentAn indicator of the current filter state
IsCurrentIs a boolean value (trueorfalseIt is used to indicate whether the current filtered option is the one selected by the user. This seemingly simple field is a highlight in user experience design.
In front-end development, we usually take advantage ofIsCurrentAdd a specific style to the field for selected filter options (such as highlighting, bold font, or adding a "selected" icon).This provides immediate, clear visual feedback to users, allowing them to clearly understand the conditions on which the current page is filtered.
For example, when the user selects 'Three-bedroom' in the 'Type' filter, the front-end template will check each option in the type filterIsCurrentValue. If 'three-bedroom' is chosen,IsCurrentresponse fortruethen it will be assignedactiveStyle.This design not only enhances the readability of the user interface, but also facilitates users in quickly understanding the current state in complex filtering scenarios and performing the next step (such as canceling the filter or selecting more conditions).
In summary, Anqi CMSarchiveFilterseach filter option generated by theItemstag")Label/LinkandIsCurrentFields, together with filters, constitute the core of the website's content filtering function.If operation personnel can deeply understand and skillfully use these fields, they not only can provide users with a better content discovery experience, but also can achieve significant results in SEO and content management.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Q1:archiveFiltersTags andarchiveListWhat are the main differences between tags?
A1: archiveFiltersThe main function of tags isGenerate a list of filtering conditionsIt provides a set of clickable options to guide users in content filtering. AndarchiveListThe main function of tags isDisplay the actual content list(such as article list, product list), it displays specific content data based on the current page or specified parameters. Usually,archiveFiltersthe generated filtering conditions affectarchiveListThe final display content.
Q2: Can I customizearchiveFiltersThe filtering options generated by tags? For example, add a 'Special Offers' filtering condition?
A2:Of course you can.archiveFiltersThe data source of the tag is usually based on the custom fields you define in the content model of the Anqi CMS backend. If you want to add a filter like 'On Sale Products', you can create a custom field of type boolean (yes/no) or text in the corresponding content model, for example namedisSpecialOfferMark this field when publishing content,archiveFiltersYou can automatically generate corresponding filter options based on this custom field.
Q3:IsCurrentDoes this field have any other practical uses besides style highlighting?
A3: IsCurrentThe most direct use of the field is to enhance the visual feedback of the user interface, but this can also lead to other uses. For example, you can combine it with JavaScript to useIsCurrentControl the state to manage more complex interaction logic, such as dynamically displaying or hiding specific areas, updating the count of filtered results, and even recording user preferences in user experience tests.It provides an accurate basis for determining the current filtering status for the front-end.