Choosing a Catalog Size

This documentation is for Apiboost v2. If your portal is on Drupal, refer to v1 for more info.

Catalogs available

Apiboost provides two distinct catalog options for your convenience: the default Large Catalog and the alternative Small Catalog. You can effortlessly switch between these catalogs on the fly to evaluate and choose the one that best suits your specific requirements.

Large Catalog (Default)

The Large Catalog option is tailored for organizations dealing with an extensive range of APIs, numbering in the hundreds or thousands, requiring a more refined approach to organizing their products. As depicted in the above image, the catalog utilizes parent categories, conveniently grouped in the left rail and easily expandable upon clicking, revealing an infinite number of sub-categories. This sleek and intuitive user interface guarantees a smooth end-user experience, while also offering scalable solutions for businesses with ample space for organization.

However, in some cases, categorization may not suffice. To address this, the Large Catalog also features a 'Featured' section, enabling users to promote their preferred products and boost their visibility, allowing users to access valuable content without excessive scrolling.

Small Catalog

The Small Catalog option presents API products organized by category in a simplified manner, without the need for a menu to navigate or feature APIs. This option is particularly suitable for organizations that prefer a straightforward, uncluttered approach, presenting their products on a single page for users to browse through with ease.

Best practices: Determining which catalog is right for you

While menus are typically beneficial when users need to navigate through a vast number of API products, they may prove to be a hindrance if each category only contains a few APIs. In such cases, the Small Catalog option provides a more streamlined user experience, eliminating the need for excessive clicks. It is worth noting that there is no definitive 'right' number of APIs, and in cases of uncertainty, utilizing both options and determining which suits your organization's needs is highly recommended.

Check out advanced settings to learn more about changing catalog size.