Presentation at Oz IA 2008, on Faceted Search Case Study
Abstract:
Easy content discoverability is a goal for any business. Faceted search is considered an effective interaction model to achieve this. But is this true?
With the dominance of Google, it is also easy to conclude that a simple text box search interface is a familiar and intuitive model for users. But is this also true?
During this session, we will look at search on drive.com.au as a case study. We’ll discuss the challenges of designing for faceted search and how data from the multivariate testing has helped refine the search experience.
6. This integrated searching and browsing experience lets users begin with a simple keyword search , but then offers useful next steps and insights into the content and its organization. Peter Morville
7. Common Search Behaviour Taken from: Peter Morville’s presentation at IA Summit 2008 http://www.slideshare.net/morville/search-patterns
38. How do I do this mummy? Expert searcher Novice searcher No category knowledge High category knowledge
39. Finally, they’ve got faceted search! Now I can get on with it! Expert searcher Novice searcher No category knowledge High category knowledge
40. Least ready Most ready Learns category Learns interface No category knowledge High category knowledge Novice searcher Expert searcher
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Editor's Notes
Hello everyone and thanks for having me. My name is … Pleased to be here today to discuss the topic of faceted search and to share a case study on a recent faceted search project.
