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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.

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!

ShowMeTheParts BuyNow Program

April 26, 2020 E-Commerce, ShowMeTheParts, ShowMetheParts What's New

“Where can I buy the part?!” – Is a question our support staff no longer needs to answer. ShowMeTheParts is excited to announce the rollout of our new BuyNow program. For the first time ever, we are connecting our highly qualified userbase to online retailers to purchase their parts.

ChannelSpyder: Grow Channel Sales Business and Increase Profits

January 31, 2020 ChannelSpyder, ShowMeTheParts, ShowMetheParts What's New

As you are likely aware, the Auto Parts industry is a few years behind many other industries when it comes to product data the average online parts seller can use to create online listings. So, you have a choice to make… head out to the warehouse with a notepad and camera OR find the right partner who’s already done the work of making Auto Parts data readily available in a usable format.

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.

ShowMeTheParts Pro: Do It Right. Do It Like a Pro.

October 21, 2019 ShowMeTheParts, ShowMetheParts What's New

Vertical Development, Inc. is streamlining the ordering communications process for aftermarket warehouses and manufacturers. SMTP-Pro is a seamless new plug-in to the popular ShowMeTheParts database tool that now displays inventory totals and prices for customers to access at the click of a button.

ShowMeTheParts App Brings Faster, Easier Mobile Access

April 22, 2019 ShowMeTheParts, ShowMetheParts What's New, Vertical Development Corporate

Vertical Development’s ShowMeTheParts app gives mobile users faster access to the largest public parts database on the market.

The ShowMeTheParts app provides full access to the largest public parts database on the market on the go. Users can find parts and check photos, specifications and other information while working on their vehicles.

ShowMeTheParts is the largest public parts database on the market covering 1.7 million parts from over 300 aftermarket parts manufacturers. This includes over 4.5 million applications including passenger cars, motorcycles and both heavy duty and agricultural equipment. Along with interchange information and specifications, users can view product information sheets, photos and even 360-degree views of parts. This information is constantly updated, ensuring the most accurate information available.

“Users will see faster look-up speeds and smoother navigation to the freshest data in the aftermarket,” says Jay Wright, President of Vertical Development, Inc.

Heavy-Duty Parts Catalogs Go Digital

April 20, 2019 ShowMeTheParts, ShowMetheParts What's New, Vertical Development Corporate

ShowMeTheParts Powers New eCatalog for Thermal Solutions Manufacturing

Sustaining a successful manufacturing business in today’s market is quite a significant feat. Thermal Solutions Manufacturing has managed to do just that– they’ve established themselves as an industry leader in developing high-quality industrial heating and cooling parts for light and heavy-duty trucks and equipment.

So, when this leader in the heavy-duty parts space went searching for the best solution for their e-catalog, Thermal Solutions turned to another industry leader for help, Vertical Development, an aftermarket tech solutions provider. Vertical Development helped to get accurate information to Thermal Solutions’ customers online in the form of an eCatalog using its proven, easy-to-use platform, ShowMeTheParts.

Thermal Solutions now offers a searchable, mobile-friendly, catalog to showcase its high-quality engine cooling and temperature control automotive parts, as well as its long line of durable, easy-to-install heavy duty parts including replacement radiator cores, truck radiators, tractor radiators, lift truck radiators, industrial radiators, DPF’s, DOC’s, charge air coolers, and A/C condensers for heavy duty applications.

TrakMotive Launches New Mobile App Created by ShowMeTheParts

July 13, 2018 Mobile Technology, ShowMeTheParts, ShowMetheParts What's New

The TrakMotive Mobile app offers a direct connection to parts information for all of its product categories

Convenient and free mobile app makes parts lookup fast and easy on all devices.

TrakMotive®, a leading manufacturer in CV Axles, Drive Shafts, and Window Regulators, has launched an online parts application lookup, which can be easily used on multiple mobile platforms, including Apple iOS and Android devices. The new TrakMotive Mobile app by ShowMeTheParts is free and now available at both the Apple Store and Google Play.

This convenient app will allow users to quickly and easily find the correct TrakMotive part using their smartphones or tablets. Users can search for compatible parts by Vehicle Make and Model, Part Number Search, Cross Reference, and most importantly, VIN Search.

Vince McMahon, President of Advanced Innovative Technologies USA (parent company of TrakMotive) explained, “This will give the users of our products additional tools to keep TrakMotive in the leadership role of the category. When we couple this new technology with the superb company metrics like high order fill rates, quick order turnaround, and our customer-centric programs, TrakMotive truly provides a winning combination of product, support, and service for our entire customer base. Stay tuned for more exciting enhancements coming soon.”