Fuzzy Address Search

What is Fuzzy Address Search?

Fuzzy Address Search, or Fuzzy Matching, is a smart search functionality within Address Finder that enhances the accuracy of address entries. If an incorrect or mistyped address is entered, the data is filtered to return likely possibilities. The resulting list of addresses is sorted by the closest match to the entered data, ensuring that all relevant address components, such as street, postcode, and city, are included and correctly formatted.

It is easy to make spelling mistakes on address forms, or sometimes we are unsure of the complete address. Whether your form is part of a website or an internal tool, Address Validation can be implemented to display valid, relevant addresses that closely match the user's input. This feature not only saves time for your customers and employees but also improves overall data quality.

How can this improve your address form?

Typos

When taking addresses over the phone or entering them manually, typos are common. Fuzzy Address Search identifies and corrects these errors, ensuring the right address is selected.

Abbreviations

Common abbreviations like “Ave,” “Ln,” or “Pk” are automatically expanded to their full forms, ensuring consistency and accuracy in your database.

Transposed characters

If adjacent letters in an address are mistakenly swapped, Fuzzy Matching detects and corrects the error, presenting the correct address format.

Spacing

Incorrect spacing in postcodes or street names can cause confusion. The system automatically adjusts these spacing issues, presenting the address in the correct format for better accuracy.

Forgotten or extra characters

When users are in a rush, they might accidentally omit or add extra letters in an address. This can be quickly corrected, providing the intended address in the results.

Address Validation

Address mistakes made by users can cause issues such as delivery problems, higher shipping costs, delays, and increased support inquiries. Implementing address validation with smart matching capabilities helps reduce these errors, leading to fewer abandoned carts and increased sales.

With Fuzzy Matching already integrated into the Ideal Postcodes address finder, errors are automatically caught and corrected in real-time, ensuring a smooth experience and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.