This guide will walk you through how to effectively search on europages using various tools and filter options.
1. How to Perform a Basic Search
To begin your search:
1. Go to the Search Bar: On the europages homepage, you’ll find a prominent search bar at the top.
2. Enter Your Query: Type in the product or service you're looking for.
3. Click the Search Icon: Press the search icon or hit "Enter" on your keyboard.
4. Search results page: Now you can choose between searching for suppliers or products/services.
Tip: Be specific with your keywords to get more relevant results. For example, "stainless steel screws" instead of just "screws."
2. Understanding the Search Results Page
After you initiate a search, you’ll be taken to the results page. Here’s what you’ll see:
- List of Suppliers: Each result includes the supplier’s name, delivery region, and a brief description of what they offer.
- Product Listings: For product-specific searches, you’ll see a range of products that match your query.
- Suggestions: europages may also suggest related or alternative keywords to refine your search.
Understanding the Listing Details
Each listing provides essential information at a glance:
- Company Name and Description: A short summary of what the supplier offers.
- Product/Service Image: Some listings include a visual to help you quickly identify if it's what you're looking for.
- Key Features: Highlights any important details, such as product specifications or unique selling points.
Tip: It is possible to see an average time and response rate from supplier. To do this, move the mouse pointer over the message symbol next to the supplier's location.
3. Refining Your Search with Filters and Sorting Options
After performing a search, you can narrow down and organize your results using the filters and sorting options available on the results page. This will help you find the most relevant suppliers or products efficiently.
Using Filters
The filters are located at the top of the results page. Note that not all filter options are available for the product search, but for supplier. Here’s how to use them:
- Supplier Type: Filter by supplier type, such as "Production", "Customer specific manufacturing", or "Distribution", depending on your specific procurement needs.
- Location: Filter suppliers based on their geographic location. You can choose specific countries or regions relevant to your business.
- Company Profile: Focus on verified suppliers.
- Employee Count: Narrow down suppliers based on their employee count, which can indicate the size and scale of their operations.
Sorting your Results
Once you've applied your filters, you can sort the results to better organize them:
- Relevance: Suppliers & Products most closely matching your search appear first.
- Rating: Sort by the highest customer-rated suppliers.
- Distance: Sort suppliers based on their proximity to your location.
Note: Using multiple filters together can greatly narrow down your results, but ensure you’re not filtering out too many potential suppliers.
4. Tips for Effective Searching & Common Issues
To make the most of your search experience on europages, consider these tips and solutions for common issues:
- Be Specific: The more specific your search term, the better your results will be. For example, use "stainless steel screws" instead of just "screws."
- Use Synonyms and Related Terms: If you’re not finding what you need, try different keywords or related terms to broaden your search.
- Combine Filters: Utilize location, supplier type and company profile filters together to refine your results and zero in on the most relevant suppliers.
If you’re not finding relevant results:
- Broaden Your Keywords: If your search is too narrow, try using broader terms.
- Check Your Filters: Ensure you haven’t applied too many or conflicting filters that might limit your results.
- Explore Related Categories: Sometimes the product or supplier might be listed under a different category than you expect.
Viewing and Interacting with Results
By following these steps, you can maximize your efficiency and find the suppliers or products that best meet your procurement needs. To learn more about a specific supplier & products, click on their name or the listing. This action will take you to their profile page, where you can find more detailed information and contact options.