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Autocomplete beyond search: Engaging users with next-level UX

Unlock the Power of Autocomplete Autocomplete isn’t just about convenience—it’s a gateway to powerful, intuitive user experiences. In this video, Alexandre Collin explores: • Essential elements of autocomplete, from search suggestions to federated search. • Advanced use cases like @mentions, #hashtags, and command palettes using Algolia’s AutocompleteJS. This session was recorded during Algolia DevBit 2024 on December 11th and is packed with insights to elevate your search experience. Table of Contents: 1:15 - Introduction 2:24 - Autocomplete helps decrease interaction cost 3:38 - Market insights: Mobile Web is now predominant 5:06 - Common pitfalls and best practices 5:14 - #1. Make search visually stand out and easy to access 7:49 - #2. Maximize screen real estate 9:34 - #3. Guide users with query suggestions 10:45 - #4. Provide an empty query state 11:45 - #5. Provide federated search capabilities 13:40 - Autocomplete on social media 14:50 - Autocomplete on SaaS & productivity apps 15:39 - Autocomplete as a command palette 17:24 - Summary Resources: - Autocomplete Experiences overview, with demo https://alg.li/autocomplete-experiences - Algolia Ecom UI Kit (Figma) https://alg.li/ui-kit - AutocompleteJS library https://www.algolia.com/doc/ui-libraries/autocomplete/solutions/advanced-federated-search-experience-for-ecommerce/ - Learn more about Algolia on https://algolia.com/developers.