What are the benefits of enabling a product search by location or proximity in Virtuemart
How do I set up a product search by location or proximity in VirtueMart?
VirtueMart makes it easy for you to offer customers the ability to search for products based on their location or proximity. This feature can provide customers with a better overall experience, as they can find products more easily and quickly when shopping.
Step-by-step guide on setting up a product search by location or proximity in VirtueMart
You will need to set up a few features to enable this functionality:
- Allow customers to search for products based on the customer’s location or proximity (e.g. within 20 miles from their current location).
- Provide customers with options to refine their search results with additional filters, (e.g. price range, bestsellers, featured products, etc.).
- Configure an administrative system to allow you to set the product search based on location/proximity parameters.
Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up a product search by location or proximity in VirtueMart:
- Enable the “Location and/or Proximity” feature: To do this, access the VirtueMart configuration panel then click on the “Product Search” tab and check the “Enable Search by Location and/or Proximity” option.
- Set the parameters: After enabling the Location and/or Proximity feature, you can now set the parameters for the product search, such as distance (in miles/kilometers) and location (city, state, country). Additionally, you can also set the search criteria for the product search here.
- Set additional search filters: If you want customers to have the ability to refine their search results, you can set additional filters, such as price range, bestsellers, featured products, etc.
- Set up an administrative system: This allows you to set the product search based on location/proximity parameters. Additionally, it also allows you to control the search criteria for the product search.
By following these steps, you can successfully set up a product search by location or proximity in VirtueMart.
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