Category Navigation and 3D Printable Models

Although out of beta, we continue to focus on developing CGTrader. This time we implemented filters for 3D print and Game-ready 3D models. Also categories are redesigned for easier customer navigation and better publicity for featured products.

Easier navigation for customers

Most of the time we dedicated to redesign the categories. Although search is the fastest way to find suitable 3D model, some customers prefer to navigate instead of using search. Moreover, such navigation is very valuable for those who look for 3D models on Google. Instead of getting just one random product on Google, buyers will be directed to particular category. These pages will serve as focal points, where customers can choose from the best products or navigate further.

Also Featured 3D models in every category will gain boost from valuable rankings of these pages. In SEO, Google takes hub pages and distribute the authority to all the pages they link to. So featured 3D models will have a lot more chances to attract customers straight from Google on long tail searches.

Filters for 3D printable models and game-ready 3D models

3D printing is rapidly emerging industry that attracts a lot of interest lately. Sources like Economist and Times call it the next industrial revolution, when 3D printer will be in every home. If this is even partially true, then there is going to be real demand for 3D models in the near future. Better you start thinking about making models for 3D print now.

Suggested by sidnaique, "3D print-ready" feature let sellers to flag 3D models as "3D print-ready" and allow customers to filter these models in CGTrader search results. Along with this, we also added game-ready 3D models filter for those who are interested in selling or want to buy low-poly 3D models optimized for real-time applications.