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Search & Discovery UX Audit

directory-search-discovery · v1.1.0 · paid

Evaluates search implementation quality, filter/facet UX, sorting, pagination, URL-synced state, and empty state handling.

Search Input & Autocomplete

search-input · weight 0.28

Search input present on every browsing page without required scrolling on mobile
ab-001053
critical
Autocomplete suggestions fire within 300ms with relevant results
ab-001054
high
Search handles special characters without triggering errors
ab-001055
high
Submitted query reflected in visible heading or result-count label
ab-001056
high

Facets & Filters

facets-filters · weight 0.28

Applying a filter updates results without full page reload
ab-001057
critical
Active filters are visually distinct and individually removable
ab-001058
critical
Filter counts update dynamically reflecting current filter intersection
ab-001059
high
Clear all filters control resets to unfiltered state in one action
ab-001060
high
Range filters use accessible input widgets (not freeform text)
ab-001061
low
Boolean/toggle filters render as checkbox or switch with labels
ab-001062
low
Filter panel on mobile uses drawer/modal, not always-visible sidebar
ab-001063
low

Results Display & Sorting

results-sorting · weight 0.24

Default sort order is deterministic and explicitly labeled
ab-001064
high
Changing sort updates results without losing filters or pagination
ab-001065
high
Each result card shows name, category, image, and distinguishing data point
ab-001066
high

Pagination & URL State

pagination-url · weight 0.2

All search state serialized into URL query parameters for back/forward navigation
ab-001067
critical
Shareable URLs reproduce identical result set in a new tab
ab-001068
high
Pagination shows current page, total pages, and prevents invalid page numbers
ab-001069
high
No-results state shows clear message with suggestions, not blank page
ab-001070
high
Search handles errors with user-facing message, not raw error or empty list
ab-001071
medium
Search input has accessible label; autocomplete uses ARIA live region
ab-001072
medium
Sort options available via accessible select or listbox
ab-001073
low
Results grid reflows correctly at 320px, 768px, and 1280px breakpoints
ab-001074
low