Related vs Suggested Topics

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The way I see these two features is as follows:

  • Recommended is like a Just in Time Search result
  • Suggested is an extension of Browsing.

When I’m searching for something specific, and reach the end of the topic, this is what I do:


graph TD;
    A[Did I find what I was looking for?] -->B[Yes]
    B --> B1[Leave]
    A -->C[No]
    C --> B2[Search]
    C --> C2[Navigate]

I would much rather have Just in Time search results(Related) at the end of a topic. Mainly because it nudges me towards searching a little harder, or gives me an idea of when I’m reaching a dead end.

Suggestions are also useful, but fall more into the Browsing Behaviours of the user. Maybe there is better location to make Suggested more Just in Time for Browsing users?

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