Introducing the new updated Profanity Filter by Kit Builder. Today we conduct a lot, if not most of our communication digitally. This means that being respectful and safe online is very important. We want to make this as easy as possible for companies to uphold within their online customization business so we’ve upgraded our profanity filter. We’ve made it more robust, adaptive, and user-friendly.

But don’t worry, we don’t want to spoil all the fun – using the feature is 100% up to you! 
This post will explore what changes have been made to the upgraded profanity filter and look at some benefits implementing this into your business might have!

The importance of a profanity filter

A profanity filter is an important tool for many reasons. It is a tool that can detect and block the use of offensive and/or inappropriate language on your editors. This means that people will not be able to place orders or request quotes for orders that do not meet the guidelines you’ve set out.

Protecting Users from harmful content

Language can always be used as a harmful tool against people, especially those who are vulnerable such as younger audiences. What is deemed appropriate for your audience will wholly depend on your company.  It is important to evaluate who you are selling to and decide if using a profanity filter would help shield your users from exposure to abusive, vulgar, or overwise harmful language. By doing this you create a welcoming and safe environment.

Staying Professional online

All companies have different brand identities and it is important that you have a clear understanding of the language you want to use for your business. Some may opt for a more fun approach aimed at older audiences where a profanity filter could be used to prevent only harmful language. Others may opt for a more formal professional branding style which would see the profanity filter being implemented to block a larger range of words and phrases. Having these filters in place ensures that people cannot associate your brand with offensive or inappropriate values you do not align with.

Keeping in compliance with legal and ethical requirements

Hate speech is regulated in a lot of places. Having restrictions on language that falls into this category allows you to ensure you stay in compliance with legal requirements. It also means you are upholding higher ethical standards and are protecting people who may be affected within these groups.

Kit Builders Upgraded Profanity Filter: Features and Benefits!

With a host of new features, Kit Builder’s new profanity filter is a significant upgrade to its predecessor.

Standalone Word Detection

When using the new filter you can add a tag to each ‘profanity’ that will mark whether you want the word to be detected only as a standalone and not as part of a larger word. For example, if you tagged an entry for ‘Gold’ it would flag the phrase ‘a gold watch’ but not the phrase ‘a golden watch’ If you didn’t tag this entry it would flag ‘golden’ as well.

Optional White List

Do you have any words you want to give a pass, even if they’re on the filtered words list? Just add them to a whitelist in your settings. See the knowledgebase to find out more!

Real-Time Updates

Adding or Removing words from the filter is super easy and can be done in real-time. This ensures it stays up-to-date and current with evolving language and trends. The online space is fast-paced and always changing so it is great to be able to quickly update what you need.

Check out the new filter today!

By using a profanity filter you are creating a safe and welcoming environment for all of your customers. This upgraded feature from Kit Builder means it’s never been easier.  If you are a current client and would like to find out more information please see the Knowledge Base.

If you want any more information please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team who are more than happy to help!

Or maybe you want to check out Kit Builder today and try it for yourself: