When it comes to showcasing your team online, a smooth and intuitive browsing experience can make all the difference. Visitors shouldn’t have to reload the page every time they search for a team member or scroll through your staff list. That’s where AJAX Search and Filters come in — delivering instant results and a modern, app-like experience.
Why AJAX Search Improves UX
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) allows your website to send and receive data from the server without refreshing the entire page. On a team page, this means:
- Instant feedback – Results update as soon as users type a name.
- Faster navigation – No waiting for page reloads.
- Better performance – Only the necessary data is loaded.
- Mobile-friendly – Smooth and responsive interactions for all devices.
Real-World Use Case – Team Member Search
Imagine a large company with 50+ team members. Without AJAX, searching for “David” would require:
- Typing in a search field.
- Submitting the form.
- Waiting for the page to reload.
- Scrolling again to find the right section.
With AJAX Search:
- Users start typing “David” in the search bar.
- Matching profiles appear instantly.
- The rest of the team stays hidden for a clutter-free view.
Real-World Use Case – AJAX “Load More”
Instead of displaying all team members at once (which slows down the page), you can:
- Load the first 8 team members by default.
- Add a “Load More” button.
- Fetch the next set of results via AJAX when clicked.
- Combine this with the search filter so that only matching profiles are loaded.
Step-by-Step: Integrating AJAX Search & Load More in WP Team Manager
Here’s how you can set it up:
- Create Your Team Layout
- Go to your Elementor editor.
- Drag and drop the Team Layouts widget.
- Choose your preferred Grid or List style.
- Enable AJAX Search
- In the widget settings, open the AJAX Search panel.
- Toggle on Enable Search.
- Customize the placeholder text (e.g., “Search team members…”).
- Enable AJAX Load More
- Go to the Pagination tab.
- Select Load More as the pagination type.
- Define how many team members to show per load.
- Publish and Test
- Type a name in the search box and see instant filtering.
- Click Load More to fetch additional team members without a reload.
Performance Impact
By using AJAX:
- Page Load Time is Reduced – Only the initial set of results is loaded.
- Server Load is Optimized – Data is fetched on demand instead of all at once.
- Improved User Flow – Users stay on the same page without disruptive reloads.
Pro Tip: Combine AJAX with image lazy loading to further speed up team pages.
Conclusion
AJAX Search and Filters transform a basic team listing into a dynamic, fast, and user-friendly experience. Whether you’re managing a small startup team or a large corporate directory, this approach keeps your pages lean, interactive, and engaging.
If you’re using WP Team Manager, you can enable these features directly in Elementor with just a few clicks — no coding required.