Ever notice how standard search bars and filters in Wix Studio work great live, but completely reset the moment a user reloads the page or tries to share the link?
By default, Wix relies on client-side dataset filtering (AJAX). It’s fast, but it keeps your filter state locked in local memory. That means your users can’t send a link to a filtered view (like ?filter=romantic-outing), email campaigns can’t link to curated results, and the browser “Back” button breaks.
In this quick tutorial, we move beyond the “Invisible Filter” by treating the URL as the Source of Truth. Using a small Velo script, we build a two-way bridge between input checkboxes, search fields, and wixLocation.queryParams—complete with dynamic results counts and slug sanitization!
📖 Read the full blog post and copy the complete Velo code snippet here:
🛠️ Key Features Covered in the Code:
• Two-way sync between UI components (Checkbox Groups) and URL Query Parameters
• Custom slugify() helper function to keep URLs clean (romantic-outing instead of raw text)
• Live search result counter (X results found)
• Automatic URL parameter cleanup when filters are cleared
• Schema markup integration & debounced search inputs
💬 Let’s Connect:
• Website & Blog: https://designertofullstack.com/wix-studio-velo-tutorial-create-seo-friendly-search-filters-with-clean-url-slugs/
• Have questions about your Wix Studio setup? Drop a comment below!
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