EfeOEM

EfeOEM is a lightweight OEM and spare parts search plugin for WordPress. It helps automotive, industrial, machinery, and spare parts businesses create a searchable product catalog where customers can find products using OEM codes, internal stock codes, competitor cross-reference codes, or superseded part numbers. Instead of relying only on product titles, EfeOEM extends product search with structured part-number data. Find Products by Part Number Customers can search using:

• OEM codes
• Internal stock or product codes
• Cross-reference codes
• Competitor reference numbers
• Superseded or previous part numbers
• Product names

This makes EfeOEM especially useful for businesses where customers already know the part number they are looking for. Built for Spare Parts Catalogs EfeOEM includes its own product structure and does not require ACF or another custom-fields plugin. Each product can contain:

• Product title and description
• Featured image
• Internal stock code
• Multiple OEM codes
• Multiple cross-reference codes
• Multiple superseded codes
• Brand and compatibility information
• Compatibility notes

AJAX Search Use the [efeoem_search] shortcode to add a fast AJAX-powered search box anywhere on your website. Search results can be filtered by brand and are displayed without requiring a full page reload. The shortcode can be used in:

• Gutenberg
• Classic Editor
• Elementor
• Other page builders that support WordPress shortcodes
• Theme templates

Brand & Compatibility Structure EfeOEM includes a hierarchical compatibility taxonomy. This can be used for structures such as:

• Manufacturer → Model
• Brand → Product Family
• Vehicle Brand → Vehicle Model
• Machine Manufacturer → Equipment Model

The structure is intentionally flexible so the plugin can be used outside the automotive industry as well. CSV Import EfeOEM includes CSV import functionality for adding or updating larger product catalogs. This is useful for spare-parts companies that already maintain product and OEM data in spreadsheets or exported catalog files. WordPress Search Integration OEM and stock-code matching can optionally be included in the standard WordPress search system. This allows existing site search forms to find products using part numbers as well as normal WordPress content. SEO Friendly EfeOEM uses public WordPress content types and supports search-engine-friendly product URLs. Rank Math integration is also included when Rank Math is active. Theme Override Support Developers can customize search-result templates without modifying the plugin. Copy: templates/result-card.php to: your-theme/efeoem/result-card.php and customize it from your theme. Who Is EfeOEM For? EfeOEM is suitable for:

• Automotive spare parts sellers
• Truck and commercial vehicle parts companies
• Industrial spare parts suppliers
• Machinery and equipment manufacturers
• Agricultural equipment suppliers
• Aftermarket parts companies
• Technical product catalogs
• B2B spare parts websites

Why EfeOEM? Traditional WordPress search is primarily designed around titles and content. Spare-parts customers often search differently. They already have a code. EfeOEM gives those codes a dedicated structure and makes them searchable.

1. Upload the EfeOEM plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen or install it from the WordPress Plugin Directory.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Open EfeOEM Products in the WordPress admin panel.
4. Add your products and enter their stock, OEM, cross-reference, and superseded codes.
5. Add brands and compatibility information if required.
6. Create or edit a page.
7. Add the following shortcode:

[efeoem_search]

1. Publish the page.

The EfeOEM search box is now ready to use.

1.2.4

• Improved SQL preparation for OEM code search.
• Improved WordPress.org compatibility and code quality.

1.2.3

• Improved plugin metadata and contributor information.
• General maintenance improvements.

1.2.2

• Improved CSV upload handling.
• Improved PHP 8.4 compatibility.
• Improved Elementor and page-builder asset loading.
• Improved search security and SQL handling.
• Added clearer external-service documentation.

1.1.8

• Initial WordPress.org submission version.