Creating Custom Pages For Your Mobile App
Introduction
eDirectory empowers site managers with the flexibility to extend the functionality and information offered within their mobile applications by creating custom pages. This powerful feature allows you to present unique content, tailored information, or specific resources directly to your app users, enhancing their engagement and providing a richer experience. Accessible through the intuitive "Mobile Apps" menu under "Custom Pages" in your admin panel, adding custom pages is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to create and populate these dedicated sections within your app.
Steps to Add a Custom Page:
- Navigate to the Custom Pages Section: In your eDirectory admin panel, go to Mobile Apps > Custom Pages.
- Add a New Page: Once in the "Custom Pages" area, you will see options to create new pages. You'll need to provide some basic information for your new page:
- Choose an Icon: Select an appropriate icon that will visually represent your custom page within the app's navigation menu.
Type a Page Title: Enter the descriptive title you want to appear for this custom page within your mobile application.
To begin adding content to your page, click the plus (+) icon.
- Add Content Elements: After clicking the "+" icon, you will be presented with a versatile range of content types you can incorporate into your custom page. These include:
- Images: Upload relevant images to visually enhance your page and convey information.
- Headings: Utilize headings (e.g., H1, H2) to structure your content logically with clear titles and subtitles, improving readability.
- Text: Add standard blocks of text for providing detailed information, descriptions, or explanations.
- Video: Embed engaging video content by simply pasting the URL from popular video hosting platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.
- Lists: Create organized bulleted or numbered lists to present information in a clear and digestible format.
- Quotes: Highlight important excerpts, testimonials, or key statements to draw attention.
Note: You have the flexibility to add multiple content elements of various types to build a comprehensive and engaging custom page that meets your specific needs.
- Save Your Custom Page: Once you have added, arranged, and formatted all the desired content elements on your custom page, click the "Add Page" button. Your newly created custom page will then be automatically integrated and become visible within your mobile application's navigation.
Conclusion
Creating custom pages in your eDirectory-powered mobile app offers a valuable way to deliver specific content and enhance the user experience. By following these simple steps, you can easily add dedicated sections with diverse content elements, providing your app users with the information and resources they need directly within the application. This feature allows for greater control over the in-app content and enables you to create a more engaging and informative mobile presence for your audience.