Filters and Sorting Guide

Overview

Master TicketNation's filtering and sorting tools to quickly find exactly what you're looking for among thousands of events.

Filter Types

Primary Filters

Location Filter

• Current Location: Uses GPS
• City Selection: Choose specific cities
• Province: Provincial areas
• Region: Larger regions
• Distance Radius: From a point
• Nationwide: All Philippines

Date Filter

• Today: Events happening today
• Tomorrow: Next day events
• This Weekend: Fri-Sun
• This Week: Current week
• This Month: Current month
• Date Range: Custom selection
• Specific Date: Single day

Price Filter

• Free: No cost events
• Under ₱500: Budget friendly
• ₱500-₱1,000: Affordable range
• ₱1,000-₱2,500: Mid-range
• ₱2,500-₱5,000: Premium
• ₱5,000+: Luxury events
• Custom Range: Set your own

Advanced Filters

Time Filters

• Morning: 6 AM - 12 PM
• Afternoon: 12 PM - 6 PM
• Evening: 6 PM - 10 PM
• Night: After 10 PM
• All Day: Full day events
• Multi-Day: Spanning days

Venue Filters

• Indoor: Climate controlled
• Outdoor: Open air
• Stadium: Large venues
• Intimate: Small venues
• Virtual: Online events
• Specific Venues: By name

Category Filters

• Main category selection
• Subcategory refinement
• Multiple selections
• Exclude categories
• Related categories

Filter Interface

Desktop Filtering

Sidebar Filters

• Always visible
• Collapsible sections
• Real-time updates
• Clear all option
• Save filter sets

Filter Bar

• Horizontal layout
• Quick access
• Most used filters
• Dropdown menus
• Applied filters shown

Mobile Filtering

Filter Modal

• Full screen overlay
• Swipe navigation
• Touch optimized
• Apply button
• Reset option

Quick Filters

• Horizontal scroll
• Chip selection
• One-tap filters
• Popular choices
• Recent filters

Sorting Options

Relevance Sorting

How It Works

• Search term matching
• User preferences
• Popularity weight
• Location proximity
• Recency factor

Best For

• General searches
• Discovery mode
• Personalized results
• Broad queries
• First-time users

Date Sorting

Soonest First

• Upcoming events priority
• Today and tomorrow
• Chronological order
• Time-sensitive
• Last-minute plans

Latest First

• Future planning
• Advanced booking
• Season events
• Long-term calendar
• Early bird hunting

Price Sorting

Low to High

• Budget conscious
• Value seeking
• Student friendly
• Group bookings
• Family events

High to Low

• Premium experiences
• VIP options
• Exclusive events
• Luxury seekers
• Special occasions

Distance Sorting

Nearest First

• Convenience priority
• Walking distance
• Local events
• Traffic consideration
• Accessibility

Zone-Based

• Neighborhood first
• City zones
• Provincial grouping
• Regional sorting
• Travel planning

Popularity Sorting

Trending

• Sales velocity
• View count
• Social shares
• Recent bookings
• Buzz factor

Best Selling

• Total sales
• Sellout risk
• Proven events
• Crowd favorites
• Safe choices

Filter Combinations

Smart Combinations

Date Night Filters

Category: Arts/Music/Dining
Date: This Weekend
Time: Evening
Price: ₱1,000-₱3,000
Distance: Within 10km

Family Outing

Category: Family/Kids
Date: Weekend
Time: Morning/Afternoon
Price: Under ₱500 per person
Features: Parking available

Budget Explorer

Price: Free or Under ₱500
Date: Flexible
Distance: Public transport accessible
Category: Any
Sorting: Distance

Saved Filter Sets

Creating Sets

1. Apply desired filters
2. Click "Save Filters"
3. Name your set
4. Add description
5. Set as default (optional)

Using Saved Sets

• Quick access menu
• One-click apply
• Edit existing
• Share with friends
• Delete unused

Filter Logic

AND vs OR Logic

AND Logic (Restrictive)

• All conditions must match
• Narrows results
• More specific
• Example: "Concert AND Manila AND Under ₱1000"

OR Logic (Inclusive)

• Any condition matches
• Broader results
• More options
• Example: "Concert OR Festival"

Exclusion Filters

Exclude Options

• "NOT" operators
• Hide sold out
• Exclude categories
• Block venues
• Remove dates

Dynamic Filtering

Real-Time Updates

Live Results

• Instant filtering
• Count updates
• No page reload
• Smooth transitions
• Progressive loading

Filter Feedback

• Result count shown
• "No results" handling
• Suggestion engine
• Auto-adjustments
• Related options

Filter Performance

Speed Optimization

Fast Filtering

• Client-side caching
• Predictive loading
• Lazy evaluation
• Efficient queries
• CDN usage

Mobile Optimization

• Reduced data usage
• Offline filter cache
• Touch optimization
• Gesture support
• Battery efficient

Special Filters

Availability Filters

Ticket Status

• Available Now: Can purchase
• Coming Soon: Future sale
• Few Left: Low inventory
• Sold Out: No tickets
• Waitlist: Join queue

Feature Filters

Event Features

• Parking available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Food/drinks included
• Photo allowed
• Re-entry permitted
• Age appropriate

Promotion Filters

Deals & Discounts

• Early bird active
• Group discounts
• Student pricing
• Senior discounts
• Promo codes
• Flash sales

Filter Persistence

Saving Preferences

Auto-Save

• Recent filters
• Last search
• Preferred sorting
• Common combinations
• Session memory

Account Sync

• Cross-device
• Saved searches
• Filter history
• Preferences
• Bookmarks

Filter Analytics

Usage Tracking

What's Tracked

• Popular filters
• Combinations used
• Conversion rates
• Abandonment points
• Time spent

Privacy

• Anonymous data
• Opt-out available
• No personal info
• Aggregate only
• GDPR compliant

Accessibility

Accessible Filtering

Features

• Keyboard navigation
• Screen reader support
• Voice commands
• High contrast
• Large touch targets

Alternative Methods

• Text commands
• Phone support
• Chat assistance
• Saved searches
• Curated lists

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

No Results

• Too restrictive
• Clear some filters
• Check spelling
• Broaden location
• Adjust dates

Too Many Results

• Add more filters
• Be specific
• Use sorting
• Narrow location
• Set price range

Filters Not Working

• Clear cache
• Refresh page
• Check connection
• Update app
• Report bug

Best Practices

Effective Filtering

1. Start Broad: Then narrow
2. Priority Filters: Most important first
3. Save Time: Save combinations
4. Check Counts: Monitor results
5. Reset When Stuck: Start fresh

Common Mistakes

• Over-filtering initially
• Ignoring sort options
• Not saving useful sets
• Missing related events
• Rigid date selection

Mobile Tips

App Filtering

Gestures

• Swipe to filter
• Pinch to zoom (map)
• Long press options
• Shake to reset
• Pull to refresh

Shortcuts

• Voice filtering
• Widget filters
• Notification filters
• Home screen shortcuts
• Siri/Google Assistant

API Filtering

Developer Options

URL Parameters

?category=music
&date_from=2025-01-01
&date_to=2025-01-31
&price_max=5000
&sort=date_asc

Advanced Queries

• Complex combinations
• Regex support
• Custom fields
• Bulk operations
• Export filtered

Related Articles

• Search and Discovery
• Event Categories
• Saved Events
• Advanced Search

Need Help?

• Filter Support: filters@ticketnation.ph
• Live Chat: Real-time help
• Video Guide: Filter tutorial
• FAQ: Common questions
• Phone: +63 2 8888 8888