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Faster Search, Smoother Experience

What's the greatest source of friction on a directory website? Slow search. We fixed it with Meilisearch.

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Average search response time with Meilisearch, compares to 5+ second previously.

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Project completed and launched on time, ensuring the new search functionality was ready before the client’s busy season.

Overview

Here Comes The Guide (HCTG) is a trusted resource for couples planning their weddings, offering a comprehensive directory of venues and vendors. Their existing search functionality was a pain point that created friction and slowed down user engagement.

By integrating Meilisearch, we removed this barrier, enabling quick, responsive searches that keep users on the site longer and more engaged.

The result?

A significant reduction in bounce rates and an increase in customer satisfaction.

Reducing Friction to Boost Revenue

We believe that every point of friction is an opportunity to improve web reliability.

For HCTG, slow search was a clear barrier to users achieving their goals. By optimizing this experience, we made it easier for visitors to find what they needed, which in turn boosted engagement and created new revenue opportunities for HCTG.

What Is Faceted Search?

Faceted search lets users filter results by multiple attributes, such as location, type, and amenities. With Meilisearch, users can find exactly what they’re looking for in an instant, enhancing their browsing experience and increasing their likelihood of conversion.

Why Speed Matters

A fast search experience reduces drop-offs and keeps users on the site longer. The quicker visitors find what they need, the more likely they are to engage, book, and complete transactions.

Why Meilisearch?

Meilisearch provided the flexibility, speed, and scalability needed to handle HCTG’s growing traffic and search demands without increasing costs or complexity.

Efficient and Cost-Effective Delivery

Our integration with Meilisearch was completed ahead of the client's busiest season and also under budget.

This allowed Here Comes The Guide to go live well before their high-traffic season, minimizing downtime and maximizing their ability to capitalize on peak periods. By leveraging Meilisearch’s robust capabilities, we reduced potential business risks and ensured a frictionless user experience from day one.

Building on Success

With the new search functionality running at optimal speed, HCTG is already seeing increased engagement and customer satisfaction.

But it doesn’t stop there. Through our process, we identified and introduced an additional revenue stream by offering premium search result placements.

Faster, more efficient search not only keeps users on the site longer but also opens the door to monetizing new opportunities.

What's Next?

We’re always looking for ways to improve web reliability and reduce friction for our clients.

With the successful implementation of Meilisearch, HCTG is now better positioned to expand their reach, retain their audience, and increase their revenue.

We’re excited to continue supporting HCTG as they grow their business and optimize their web presence.

Faster Search, Better Engagement: Meilisearch for Here Comes the Guide

When search is slow, user experience suffers. Here's how we fixed it with Meilisearch.