[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #450: Better differentiation required on search results pages

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#450: Better differentiation required on search results pages
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 Reporter:  siobhan        |       Owner:  coffee2code
     Type:  enhancement    |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  high           |   Milestone:
Component:  Developer Hub  |  Resolution:  fixed
 Keywords:                 |
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Comment (by mirkashifmirkashif94):

 Improving the differentiation of search results on the WordPress developer
 documentation page is a valid concern. While I can't directly implement
 changes on the website, I can offer some suggestions that could
 potentially address the issue:

 Color Coding:

 Assign distinct colors to different types of entities (e.g., hooks,
 functions, classes, methods).
 Display the colored labels or backgrounds alongside the search results.
 Separate Listings:

 Group search results by entity type and present them in separate sections
 on the same page.
 Have dedicated sections for hooks, functions, classes, and methods.
 Flagging:

 Include icons or flags next to each search result to indicate its type.
 Use clear and easily distinguishable symbols for hooks, functions,
 classes, and methods.
 Filtering Options:

 Provide users with filtering options to refine search results based on
 entity type.
 Include checkboxes or dropdown menus to select specific types of entities.
 Hover-over Information:

 Display brief information about the type of entity when users hover over a
 search result.
 This can include a tooltip or a small pop-up with relevant details.
 Title Prefixes:

 Add prefixes to search result titles to indicate their type (e.g., [Hook],
 [Function], [Class], [Method]).
 Advanced Search:

 Introduce an advanced search feature where users can specify the type of
 entity they are looking for.
 User Preferences:

 Allow users to set preferences for the display of search results, such as
 choosing a preferred color scheme or layout.
 Implementing one or a combination of these suggestions can enhance the
 user experience by making it easier for developers to identify and
 differentiate between different types of entities in the search results.
 It would be advisable to gather feedback from the user community to
 understand their preferences and ensure that any changes align with their
 needs.
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