Additional Videos for Listing

Introduction

In today's competitive online marketplace, creating dynamic and engaging listings is crucial for attracting and retaining potential customers. The "Additional Videos for Listing" plugin offers a powerful solution to elevate your listings beyond static text and images. This valuable tool empowers site managers to allow their clients to seamlessly integrate multiple videos into their listings, providing a richer and more immersive experience for viewers. Furthermore, the plugin offers granular control, enabling you to define the number of videos permitted for each distinct listing level. This guide will walk you through the straightforward steps to leverage this plugin and make your listings more visually compelling and informative.

Step 1: Defining Video Limits per Listing Level

To begin utilizing the "Additional Videos for Listing" plugin, your initial step is to establish the quantity of additional videos that clients can associate with each of your established listing levels. Navigate within your admin panel to Settings → "Manage Levels & Pricing" → Number of videos. In the designated field corresponding to each listing level, enter the desired maximum number of videos and then click the "Save Changes" button. This simple yet effective customization allows you to tailor the video capacity based on the specific value and features offered within each listing tier.

Step 2: Easily Adding and Managing Videos

Once you have configured the video limits for each listing level, the functionality for users to add videos becomes readily available during the listing creation or editing process. When a user is creating or modifying a listing that belongs to a level with a video limit greater than zero, they will find a dedicated section to incorporate multiple videos.

To access this video addition option, navigate within your admin panel to Content → Listings → click to edit an existing listing or click to add a new one.

Within the listing entry form, you will now observe a clearly labeled field specifically designed for adding videos. To embed a video, simply paste the direct YouTube or Vimeo URL of the desired video into the provided input space. Additionally, you can add a brief descriptive text to provide context for each video. Once you have added the video URL and description, click the "Save Changes" button.

Here’s an example of how the video addition section might appear within the sponsor's listing management area:

Step 3: Displaying Videos on the Listing Details Page

The videos that have been added to a listing will be prominently displayed on the dedicated listing details page for all viewers to see. The precise location of these videos will be determined by the configuration of the video widget within your Listing Template. For example, if you have configured the video widget to appear directly below the main listing description, that is where the embedded videos will be displayed to users.

When a listing includes multiple videos, they will be automatically presented in an easy-to-navigate gallery format. This user-friendly interface allows visitors to effortlessly browse through the various multimedia elements associated with the listing, providing a more interactive and comprehensive view of the offered content.

Conclusion

By seamlessly incorporating the "Additional Videos for Listing" plugin into your eDirectory platform, you unlock a powerful way to significantly enhance the visual appeal and overall engagement of your listings. This simple yet impactful enhancement allows your clients to showcase their offerings more effectively through multimedia, ultimately providing a richer and more interactive experience for potential customers. Embrace the power of video and elevate your listings to the next level, captivating your audience and driving greater interest in your platform.