New Feature: Relevant Loads

If you’ve been with StoneLoads since the beginning, you may have gotten used to receiving our “Featured Loads” emails. However, as we’ve continued building out our platform, we’ve developed a better way to connect buyers and sellers on our platform.

Originally, the loads we were sending via email were loads we picked. It was a manual process, and we did our best to highlight each supplier and a variety of product types.

Now, loads are matched to buyers automatically based on their search history. As soon as a load is posted, an email notification is sent to anyone with a demonstrated interest in the products included in the load.

So, what does this mean for buyers?

On the landscape supply side, users can expect to be made aware of new loads more quickly. Additionally, you’ll only be receiving emails about products that you’re actually looking for.

What about suppliers?

Quarries and fabricators can expect to be connected with buyers who have been searching for their products. Immediately upon listing a load, buyers with a demonstrated interest in the products you’re selling will receive an email notification promoting your load.

How does it work?

The search tool we use on our platform has an AI component that learns your preferences over time. Much like Amazon and other online shopping platforms, the StoneLoads marketplace learns what buyers are looking for and works to serve better results. This means that a buyer’s preferences can evolve and change over time, and that the more you use our platform, the more likely you are to be notified of loads relevant to you.

How can I make sure the platform knows what I’m interested in?

The best way to achieve this goal is simply to interact with the marketplace — use the search bar, filter by product type or location of origin… All of these actions help our system get to know you better and ensure that you’ll receive the most relevant loads for your needs.

We’re excited to unveil this new feature, and we hope it helps continue to improve the buying and selling of natural stone for all of our users.