Electronic Catalogs | Vertical Development

Mobile Apps Add VIN Decoding for Even More Accuracy

October 18, 2021 E-Commerce, Electronic Catalogs, Featured, Filters, Mobile Technology, Uncategorized

ShowMeTheParts is excited to announce the availability of ShowMeTheFilters.com and ShowMeTheExhaust.com mobile apps with VIN decoding. Both can now be found in the Apple and Android stores.

“We started ShowMeTheParts over 15 years ago with a handful of manufacturers and a big idea. Today we have over 450 manufacturers, 1,000+ brands, and bumper-to-bumper part coverage. While we’re excited to offer all those brands under one roof, we also understand that some end-users may focus on a certain area of repair.’ says Director of Sales, Paul Scripp. “It’s for that reason we launched our new ShowMeTheFilters and ShowMeTheExhaust mobile apps. By targeting two of the most popular repair segments, Quick Lube and Exhaust, we’re able to help shops quickly identify the correct part simply by scanning the VIN.”

In addition to the VIN decoding, ShowMeTheFilters.com also features additional coverage for Power Sport, Medium Trucks, and other equipment. Did you know that each state has a unique emission standard? ShowMeTheExhaust has the ability to allow users to search by converter.

With accurate part information direct from the brands including images, attributes, cross-references, installation instructions, and 360 images ShowMeTheParts strives to be the best spot on the internet for your aftermarket needs. The “Buy Now” links will take you from the catalog to the part’s landing page to purchase from over 20 different websites with no additional searching required.

Here’re links for the ShowMeTheFilters & Exhaust mobile apps:

Exhaust:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/showmetheexhaust/id1576089066

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.showmetheparts.smte

Filters:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/showmethefilters-vin-scanner/id1576089011

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.showmetheparts.smtf

ShowMeTheParts Custom Solutions for BBB Industries

March 23, 2021 Electronic Catalogs, Partners & Clients

For more than 15 years of creating fast, accurate, and intuitive part finders, ShowMeTheParts stays current on trends and needs of the aftermarket community. SMTP also enjoys the challenges faced by some of our customers when they are looking for a custom catalog solution.

When ShowMeTheParts and BBB Industries partnered to create a new cataloging search system, BBB Industries knew they wanted to make some changes. In addition to expanding BBB’s heavy-duty category coverage to include not only rotating electric but also turbochargers and air disc brake calipers, they wanted to search that category with the ability to cross reference.

“Feedback from our customers has indicated that being able to access product images, attributes, and product details in one space has been critical in helping increase sales and distribution.” said Product Marketing Manager Cara Mitchell. “We continue to make improvements daily in order to provide a positive user experience for our customers.”

“We worked hand-in-hand with BBB’s product team to create a tailored solution that fit their needs” Paul Scripp, Director of Sales at SMTP said. “This latest project continues a trend we’re seeing of a need for part finders in the commercial & industrial space. With our expertise in fitment for non-light duty applications, we’re positioned nicely to satisfy our industry’s needs as they continue to grow.”

Need a custom catalog solution? Contact us here.

ShowMeTheParts Launches New Searching Experience

March 4, 2021 Electronic Catalogs, ShowMetheParts What's New, Uncategorized

It did not come as a major surprise to us to hear that certain part types are difficult to find on ShowMeTheParts.com. If you are looking for a filter or brake pad the category search is obvious; it is Filters or Brake Pads and Shoes. If you are looking for a “Transmission Oil Cooler” it gets more challenging. While we have worked hard over the last year to reduce the number of categories by 50%, it still did not provide the best user experience.

So, we dug into our SQL statements, did some rewrites, added a couple of indexes, and created a solution that we dare say is a game changer in terms of user experience of ShowMeTheParts.com. Now, after you have selected the year/make/model, the next selection will be based on all the available part types for that vehicle. Now if you type in OIL, you will get a list of parts that have the word OIL in it anyplace such as an OIL COOLER HOSE.

After you pick your part type, and the engine if necessary, now you will get a list of parts matching that part type and everything else in that category.

Looking for the Connector, just click on that part type and your list is updated to that specific part you need.

It is really that simple.

Take the newly updated ShowMeTheParts.com for a test drive and let us know how it works by emailing me at jwright@verticaldev.com with your comments or by taking this anonymous survey https://satisfactionstats.com/cs/5fd2576b6c735

Amsted Seals : Unique Cataloging Solution

September 29, 2020 Electronic Catalogs, ShowMeTheParts, ShowMetheParts What's New

ShowMeTheParts helped create a cataloging solution for Amsted Seals and Forming. Most aftermarket catalogs use Year/Make/Model search options but what about when that doesn’t apply? Amsted Seals and Forming had cataloging needs for the Heavy Duty sector.

They take the part number from the original equipment and cross reference with the aftermarket parts for that OE. This insures the part number is competitor comparable. This interchange tools helps user find the correct Heavy Duty tool for their needs. Our cataloging can be customized for companies without applications. Search by competitor part number, original part number, or dimension. This cataloging solution even allows for search by attribute like diameter.

“Amsted appreciates the ready made yet flexible cross reference system ShowMeTheParts provides for our customers.” said an Amsted representative. ShowMeTheParts can create catalogs that can be customized for companies without applications.

Interested in having ShowMeTheParts help you with your cataloging needs? Email us at sales@verticaldev.com or call (630)724-1159.

Brand Spotlight : ALT Tensioner

May 6, 2020 Electronic Catalogs, Featured, ShowMeTheParts

“For over 3 years, ShowMeTheParts has been helping ALT Tensioner gain Brand recognition nationwide. Great work, we appreciate it!” said May Huang of Alt Tensioners.

Ready to get your Aftermarket data in front of our thousands of users on ShowMeTheParts?

Contact Paul at pscripp@verticaldev.com or call 630-724-1159

Non Automotive Lookup

May 6, 2020 Electronic Catalogs, Featured, ShowMetheParts What's New

Your parts fit more than Cars, Trucks, and Powersport! That is why we provide a “Non-Automotive” look up to aftermarket manufacturers like you. Let us show you why our proprietary, non-auto look up is trusted by the largest retailers and manufacturers across the country.

Until recently, the industry standard Vehicle tables only covered Cars, Trucks, and Powersport vehicles. There are many parts that fit more than that. Many times, Year/Make/Model search simply doesn’t work for some part type segments. Our “Non-Automotive” search is customizable to your specifications and is easy to work with for you and the users.

What is “Non-Automotive”? Under this category you can find replacement parts that fit Marine, Industrial, Recreational, and Lawn & Garden to name a few. By having this category available, it allows you to list parts from your warehouse in the all possible locations within the catalog. This allows users, novice and seasoned, to easily find what they are looking for.

These parts are unique listings, but our category makes it easier to find them. By utilizing our “Non-Automotive” catalog category you can get your aftermarket parts in front of the right users. Contact Sales@VerticalDev.com to get started!

Spotlight : Eagle Engine

March 26, 2020 E-Commerce, Electronic Catalogs

Today if you head over to aftermarket supplier, Eagle Engine’s website you will be greeted with a link to their latest online catalogue where you can instantly and easily search for the exact rebuild engine/transmission you need. This, however, was not always the case. The challenge at hand that brought Eagle Engine to partnering with Vertical Development is one that every business has at the forefront of their minds. How do we make sure our customer can select the correct part number for their application?

Eagle Engine wanted better customer service, but specifically, Eagle Engine wanted to eliminate the middleman issue in which customers were always needing to call in order to find a part number of an application and what the cost of that part was. They were searching for a more efficient way to provide their customers with the information they needed at the tip of their fingers. A simple internet search for online automotive catalogues led them to exactly where they needed to be, ShowMeTheParts.com.

Upon reaching out to Vertical Development via ShowMeTheParts.com, Eagle Engine realized they needed an application file, meaning, some way to communicate year, make, model, engine, and part number for every vehicle. This would eliminate the disorganization currently in place and allow for better customer service. Vertical Development was able to provide Eagle Engine with a file of all applications for American made cars. This file includes year, make, model, engine, and engine vin number. At this point it was clear Vertical Development was able to provide Eagle Engine with their exact needs and serve as the perfect partner. Eagle Engine took the file and added part number, description of part, and information about the part. From there, Vertical Development was able to create an ACES file. This ultimately was the starting point for Eagle Engine’s online catalogue, eagleengine.showmetheparts.com. Vertical Development created this catalogue to include not only parts, their descriptions, and clearly displayed pricing as well as a login for each individual customer.

“Eagle Engine is a perfect example of a company that utilizes services we offer to provide better service to their customers.” Jay Wright, founder of Vertical Development said.

To keep the catalog up to date, Vertical Development sends Eagle Engine a file with all of applications and part numbers in it. Eagle Engine can go into the file, adding new numbers to new applications and then send the file back to Vertical Development where they update the catalog.

Vertical Development is constantly upgrading the system to include inventory available at multiple warehouses. This will almost eliminate the need for phone calls because now customers have all of the information they need from pricing to inventory availability. Central to Eagle Engine’s business being that now all customers have the level of expectation of finding this information in the most competent manner. Top notch customer service at its finest.

ShowMeTheParts: What’s New?

January 27, 2020 Electronic Catalogs, ShowMetheParts What's New

While ShowMeTheParts continues to work every day to be the most up to date aftermarket automotive parts catalog available, we are also working on making the website safe and easy to use. Recently we introduced our specialty market sites ShowMeTheExhaust, ShowMeTheBrakes, and ShowMeTheFilters. These sites make it even easier and faster to find the exact parts you are looking for.

As you probably noticed, when you now visit ShowMeTheParts that you are prompted to log in. Why do we need that? As we get requests for brands that are currently not listed on ShowMeTheParts, they request user information to justify listing their parts in our catalog. By being able to go back to the brand and say for example, 65% of our users are technicians, 25% are counter people and 10% are do-it-yourselfers, it shows the brands that the part listings are going to exactly who they want it to.

Our users are extremely important to us. We want to be sure you have a fast and easy experience when you search the ShowMeTheParts catalogs. When we know who is looking for what, we can reach out to more brands to get the parts you want. We will never sell or misuse your information you have trusted us with.

We encourage you to reach out to us if ever find a brand we are missing! Contact us here to let us know if we are missing brands that you’d like to see.

Partnership Developed to Provide Aftermarket Suppliers with Data-Driven Digital Strategies

October 22, 2019 Electronic Catalogs, Partners & Clients, Vertical Development Corporate

Vertical Development is teaming up with the digital experience experts at DeanHouston+ for a partnership that will offer custom-developed, data-driven strategies for suppliers in the aftermarket industry.

DeanHouston+ has a team of highly-skilled web developers that can harness the searchability of Vertical Development’s expansive server and turn it into an easy-to-use, search user interface. This makes it simpler for clients and customers to effortlessly search for desired parts on your web page.

The user interface of your catalogue can also be optimized on mobile – allowing clients and customers to access information on your parts anytime, anywhere from any device.

DeanHouston+ is a full-service agency with decades-worth of experience in the automotive market. For more information on the partnership between Vertical Development and DeanHouston+, contact Ron Garand at rgarand@verticaldev.com or Colton Stombaugh at cstombaugh@deanhouston.com. You could also visit us at AAPEX Booth 3663 for more details.

Mighty Distributing trusts ShowMeTheParts for its Heavy Duty and othermotive catalog needs

September 20, 2019 Electronic Catalogs, ShowMeTheParts

Mighty Distributing has more than 100 franchise locations serving 25,000 professional repair facilities globally. In 2011, when Mighty needed a solution to help catalog and sell more parts in the Heavy Duty and othermotive markets, they chose the industry leaders in e-catalogs, ShowMeTheParts.

Following a recent upgrade, the initial returns on the project have been well received, “With the latest iteration of ShowMeTheParts, our updated MIC Heavy Duty catalog allows Mighty Franchsies and their customers to both view and sell more product than ever before to a very under-served market. Even with the complexities of this project the ShowMeTheParts team was able to deliver a tremendous catalog!” said Adam Phillips, Mighty’s Product Information Manager.