Our large-scale usability testing reveals that there are 4 essential sort types, yet 64% of e-commerce sites fail to provide all 4. Read the latest research on sort types.
Always Sort Product Lists by Diversity-Based “Relevance” (24% Don't) – Articles – Baymard Institute
Product Listing UX: What Information to Display in Product Listings (50% Get It Wrong) – Articles – Baymard Institute
Always Link to Third-Party Sources of Reviews, Aggregate Ratings, Awards, and Endorsements on Tours and Experiences Sites – Articles – Baymard Institute
The State of Mobile E-Commerce Search and Category Navigation – Articles – Baymard Institute
Product Listing UX: What Information to Display in Product Listings (50% Get It Wrong) – Articles – Baymard Institute
Smarter Ecommerce by John Batistich.pdf
Category-Specific Sorting: A New Way to Sort Products – Articles – Baymard Institute
Allow Sorting by “Price”, “User Rating”, “Best-Selling”, and “Newest” (64% Don't Allow All 4) – Articles – Baymard Institute
Don't Base 'Customer Ratings' Sorting on Averages Only – Articles – Baymard Institute
35 Data-Driven E-Commerce Best Practices – Baymard Institute