How to add a listing

Introduction

Adding listings to your eDirectory site is a great way to increase visibility for businesses and services while enhancing the value of your platform as a marketing channel. This feature allows administrators to offer users an effective opportunity to showcase their businesses and reach new customers. In this guide, you will learn, step by step, how to add a listing to your eDirectory site.

Steps to Add a Listing

Step 1: Log in to eDirectory

Start by logging into your eDirectory account.

Step 2: Open the Content Manager Tab

Once logged in, navigate to the "Content" tab.

Step 3: Access the Listings Section

Within the "Content" tab, click on "Listings."

Step 4: Add a New Listing

Click the "Add listing" button in the top right corner of the screen.

Step 5: Enter the Listing Information

Listing Title: Enter the title of your listing.
Categories: Click "Browse" to select an appropriate category. If you haven’t created one yet, click "Create Category."
Account: Choose the owner of the listing (optional).
Status and Renewal Date: Set the listing status and renewal date.
Claimable: You can enable or disable the claim option, allowing users to claim ownership of the listing.
Summary Description: Provide a short description (up to 250 characters) that will appear in summary views.
Description: Add a more detailed, unlimited description.
Keywords for the search: Add keywords to help users find your listing.

Step 6: Fill in the Contact Information

Provide the following contact details:

Email
Phone Number
Website URL
Address
Zip Code
Country

Note: Make sure all website URLs include “https://” or “http://” to avoid errors.

Step 7: Add Social Media and Features

Social Media: Enter links to the listing's social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn are generally supported).
Features: Advertisers can showcase specific features of their listing by selecting an icon and adding a descriptive label (e.g., Icon: Wi-Fi, Name: Free Wi-Fi). Click the "Add" button to include each feature.

Step 8: Add Business Hours

Hours: Configure the listing’s operating hours by clicking "Add Hours" or edit existing ones by clicking the pencil icon.

Step 9: Add SEO Information

SEO Title: Automatically pulled from the listing title, but can be edited.
Slug URL: Auto-generated from the title but can be modified.
SEO Keywords: Add relevant search terms to improve visibility on Google.
SEO Description: This description appears on search engines and can be similar to your listing summary.

Step 10: Upload Photos and Video

Photo Gallery: Click "Choose File" to upload images.
Cover Image: Select a cover image.
Logo Image: Select a logo image.
Video: Enter a YouTube link and provide a description.

Note: Ensure that video and site URLs include “https://” or “http://” to avoid errors.

Step 11: Save Changes

Click "Save Changes" in the top or bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 12: Preview Your Listing

To preview the listing on your site:

Go back to the "Listings" section under "Content Manager."
Click on the listing.
On the right-hand side, click "View Listing" to see how it appears to users.

Conclusion

Adding a listing to eDirectory is a detailed yet intuitive process that allows site managers and advertisers to take full advantage of the platform to promote their products and services. By following this step-by-step guide, you ensure that each listing is complete, visually appealing, and optimized for search, significantly increasing your chances of reaching the right audience. Continue exploring eDirectory’s features to provide an even richer and more effective experience for your users.