Geek ElasticSearch 5.7.0 released: Appearance enhancements and new integration with J-BusinessDirectory

The JoomlaGeek team is excited to announce the new release of the Geek ElasticSearch Component, which brings a host of new features designed to enhance user experience and search functionality. With this latest version, Joomla users can expect improvements that simplify navigation, enhance aesthetics, and provide seamless integration with the J-Business Directory component. Here’s a closer look at the standout features of this new release.

New Features in the Geek ElasticSearch component

Pagination Enhancements

One of the most significant upgrades in this release is the improved pagination system. The new version introduces several options:

• Dual Pagination: Users can now easily switch between pages of search results by two paginations placed at the top and at the bottom of the search results.
• New Pagination Types: The search module now supports different types of pagination, including Default pagination, Compact navigation, and Load More button. This gives site owners the flexibility to choose a pagination style that best fits their website's design and user experience needs.

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Enhanced Appearance of Search Forms and Results

The aesthetic of your search module just got a facelift with the following enhancements:

• Support Grid Layout: Search results can now be displayed in various grid layouts from 1-column, 2-column, 3-column, or 4-column options. This flexibility can greatly improve the visual appeal of search results.
• Set Image Position: Users can select where to position images in the search results—on the left or at the top—providing a more customizable layout.
• Add Search Icon inside Search Bar: The addition of a search icon directly inside the search bar improves usability, making it immediately clear what users should do.
• SVG Icons: All old icons have now been replaced with modern SVG icons, which not only look sharper but also enhance overall performance.
• Cleaner Form Fields: Form fields have been improved for a cleaner presentation, making them more inviting for users.
• Description Text Control: If the description length is set to 0, the description text will be hidden to streamline the display.

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Search Form Reset Functionality

User experience is paramount, and the new Reset feature makes it easier than ever for users to refine their searches:

• Reset Button: A new Reset button has been added to the search form, allowing users to clear all fields and revert to initial search settings with one click.
• Global Reset Mode: For those who prefer an automatic way to reset their searches, enabling the Global Reset mode allows the search form fields to reset automatically when users delete a search term. This mode provides a more intuitive search experience without cluttering the interface.

Integration with CMS-Junkie Business Directory

J-Business Directory is a great Joomla component to build a professional directory or a complete e-commerce platform using appointments, offers, events, conferences, map localization, ratings, reviews, and a lot more.

In collaboration with CMSJunkie, the JoomlaGeek team has developed new plugins for Geek ElasticSearch to index Business (Companies), Events, and Offers of the J-Business Directory component.

This enhances the search system for sites that utilize this powerful directory component.

The JoomlaGeek team extends sincere gratitude to the CMSJunkie team for their collaboration in integrating these features successfully.

Installation and upgrade instructions:

Before upgrading, please take a full backup of your sites.

Geek ElasticSearch download includes components, modules, and all the integration plugins.

1. Download the new version from JoomlaGeek website.
2. Install the Package on your Joomla site as a normal Joomla extension.

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Conclusion

The new release of the Joomla Geek ElasticSearch Component offers a wealth of features that significantly enhance search functionality and user engagement on Joomla websites. With new innovative pagination options, improved aesthetics for search forms and results, and seamless directory integration, this update is sure to be a valuable asset for Joomla users looking to optimize their website's search capabilities.

Don’t miss out on these exciting enhancements—update your Joomla Geek ElasticSearch component today and elevate the search experience on your site!