Enhancing User Experience: New Octopart Updates

Adrienne Lieberman

| Created: May 10, 2024 | Updated: October 10, 2024

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Octopart is introducing new enhancements to improve user experience and simplify product search processes. With our latest features, navigating through manufacturers' pages and discovering popular parts is now more convenient than ever before.

Manufacturer Pages:

Streamline your search process by easily accessing products from specific manufacturers directly from the Manufacturers page. With optimized visibility, finding the components you need has never been easier.

Popular Parts Module:

Stay informed about industry trends and discover highly sought-after products with our Popular Parts Module. Updated weekly and soon to be available across various pages, this feature provides curated selections and convenient filtering options.

Features top-searched products updated weekly
Initially live on the home page, soon to be added to category and manufacturer pages

New Search Capabilities:

We have added a series of enhancements to our search functionality aimed at making your browsing experience smoother and more efficient than ever before. Learn more about the search capabilities here.

As we continue to innovate, we remain dedicated to empowering engineers, designers, and procurement professionals worldwide with the tools they need to succeed. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we strive to meet the evolving needs of our community.

About Author

About Author

Adrienne Lieberman is an accomplished Product Marketing Manager at Altium, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the marketing strategy for Octopart. With over 12 years of extensive experience in the digital marketing landscape, Adrienne has established herself as a highly skilled professional in the software and technology industry. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Temple University's Fox School of Business, she possesses a solid foundation in marketing principles and strategies. Adrienne's industry knowledge enables her to anticipate market needs and tailor marketing strategies that align with industry demands, ultimately driving brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth. Within the Altium marketing team, Adrienne's business acumen, digital marketing expertise, and industry knowledge make her an invaluable asset, consistently positioning Octopart as a leading player in the market and contributing to the company's ongoing success. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors with her husband and their one-year-old daughter.

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