Following product categories allows you to see all posts for the products you follow in the Quick Links list and site header; receive email notifications; and refines your search results. Read on to learn more.
Select a product Category:
Quick Links
After 'Following' a product Category, you can use the Quick Links menu to quickly access them later, as well as see recent posts in those categories.
Follow to get Email Notifications
This feature also allows you to receive email notifications on all new posts and comments for the selected product category:
- Choose a product category
- Click the bell icon
- Click Follow Category
- Select the check boxes for types of notifications
To review all available notification settings:
- Click on the bell icon in the header
- Click on the slider icon at the top of the drop down
- A complete list of all notifications options will appear for you to manage
Refine Search Results
The other benefit to following product categories is the ability to refine search results to only posts from your followed categories:
- In the Search Results page, click on the Discussions button
- In the Filter Results panel, choose "Search Followed Categories Only"
- Click Filter
Click here to learn about your Search options!
