@dineshkruplani.near [Posted on Developer DAO Board](https://near.social/#/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=245) ## Solution: 🏷️ SearchPeople with Tags - Hackathon Submission Near.Social is a relatively new platform that is still in its early stages and has plenty of room for improving the user experience. Our goal is to enhance usability and improve the experience for new users by providing more comprehensive search options. In addition to searching for people by name or username/account ID, users can also search for individuals based on their profession, interests, or hobbies using tags. ##### **Problem - Current User Search Widget** The current user onboarding process is fairly straightforward, but it does not provide users with the ability to search for their friends or connect and network with new people in the ecosystem. Currently, users can only search for people by their name or account ID. However, the platform's 'Tags' feature is a valuable but underutilized tool that conveys users' interests or professions. By leveraging this feature, users can expand their search options and find individuals with similar interests, which could lead to more meaningful connections and networking opportunities. ##### **Solution - SearchPeople - Advanced Search Widget** To enhance the user experience and provide users with the opportunity to connect and network with people without any hassle or prior personal connections, we have implemented tags on the 'SearchPeople' widget. This feature enables users to search for people based on their interests and professions, and serves as an initial search point for users. We have also included a dropdown menu that allows users to select the type of search they are interested in, including searching by name, account ID (username), or tags. This added functionality should improve the usability of the platform and enable users to make more meaningful connections. **Here’s the link to widget:** [https://near.social/#/brad123.near/widget/SearchPeople](https://near.social/#/brad123.near/widget/SearchPeople) AdvancedProfileSearch Widget(we’ve stored the backend here) [https://near.social/#/brad123.near/widget/AdvancedProfileSearch](https://near.social/#/brad123.near/widget/AdvancedProfileSearch) ##### **Why do we need this?** Despite their potential to enhance the user experience, tags are often overlooked and underutilized. However, by implementing tags in the profile search, we can significantly improve the onboarding and engagement of users. Tags serve as an effective tool for conveying a user's interests and professions, which enables other users to easily find and connect with like-minded individuals. By highlighting the value of tags and providing users with a more comprehensive search experience, we can increase engagement and foster a more vibrant community. ##### **Team** @dineshkruplani.near @brad123.near If any doubts/queries or anything to discuss, we can connect on [https://t.me/dineshkruplani](https://t.me/dineshkruplani) or [https://twitter.com/dineshkruplani](https://twitter.com/dineshkruplani) --- Tagging @hack.near for Hackathon submission