Color Customization in eDirectory

Introduction

The "Colors & Fonts" section of eDirectory, which can be found under Site Manager > Design, has undergone significant enhancements. This update now provides users with a wide range of options for customizing colors. By offering the ability to define up to eight distinct color choices, eDirectory ensures that your website's visual elements can be perfectly aligned with your brand's identity. This level of customization ultimately contributes to creating a more cohesive and engaging user experience.

Color Customization Options:

1. Brand Color:
   • This core color influences widget backgrounds, offering a consistent visual theme across your site.
   • It allows for the choice between brand-specific or neutral tones.

2. Brand Color as Background:
   • Extends the brand color's reach to icons and specific text elements, reinforcing brand consistency.

3. Neutral Color:
   • Used for titles, subtitles, tooltips, and minor headings, enhancing readability and visual clarity.

4. Highlight Color:
   • Applied to buttons (for prominent calls to action), mouse hover effects (for interactive feedback), and select icons (for emphasis).

5. Badge Color:
   • Used to differentiate elements within the comments section and bookmarks, improving user interaction and identification.

6. Link Color:
   • Defines the color of clickable items, providing clear navigation cues.

7. Attention Color:
   • Highlights error messages and pending items, ensuring important alerts are easily noticed.

8. Success Color:
   • Used for confirmation messages and completion notifications, providing clear feedback on successful actions.

9. Warning Color:
   • Used for delete icons, and attention markers, to warn users before taking actions, or to draw attention to important notices.

Key Benefits:

• Brand Consistency: Maintain a unified visual identity across your website.
• Enhanced User Experience: Improve readability, navigation, and interaction through strategic color choices.
• Customizable Design: Tailor your website's appearance to match your unique brand aesthetic.

Need Assistance?

If you require assistance with color customization or have any questions, please contact our support team at support@edirectory.com. We are dedicated to helping you achieve the perfect visual design for your eDirectory website.

Conclusion

The enhanced color customization options in eDirectory provide site managers with a powerful tool to shape the visual identity of their websites. By strategically utilizing the eight available color settings, you can create a cohesive and engaging user experience that reinforces your brand and improves site usability. This level of control allows you to transform your eDirectory site into a unique and professional representation of your brand, ultimately contributing to a more impactful online presence.