How to Use the New Page Editor and Listing Template Tools in eDirectory v13.9

Introduction

Building beautiful, well-structured directory pages has never been easier. With eDirectory v13.9, administrators gain powerful new tools in the Page Editor and Listing Template, designed to make customization faster, more intuitive, and more flexible.

Two major improvements stand out:

• Reorder Options in Checklist & More Details Widgets for Listing Templates — giving you full control over how information is displayed in the listing detail page.
• Widget Search in Page Editor — allowing you to instantly find the widget you need with a simple keyword.

These enhancements streamline your workflow and help you highlight the most important details for your users.

Getting Started: Essential Prerequisites for Checklist and More Details

Before you begin, make sure you:

1. Access the Admin Panel (Sitemgr): Log into your eDirectory administrative interface.
2. Navigate to Listing Template: Go to Content > Listings > Listing Template to begin customizing your listing pages with Checklists and More Detail widgets.

3. Confirm v13.9: Ensure your installation is updated to version 13.9 to access these new features.

Getting Started: Essential Prerequisites for Widget Search

Before you begin, make sure you:

1. Access the Admin Panel (Sitemgr): Log into your eDirectory administrative interface.
2. Navigate to Page Editor: Go to Design > Page Editor to begin customizing your pages.

3. Confirm v13.9: Ensure your installation is updated to version 13.9 to access these new features.

Key Features in v13.9

1. Reordering Options in Checklist & More Details Widgets

Previously, the order of options inside these widgets was fixed, which sometimes made it difficult to highlight key information. With v13.9:

• You can now drag and drop options directly inside the widget settings.
• Reorder fields to emphasize what matters most to your audience (e.g., move “Wi-Fi” or “Parking” to the top of a restaurant checklist).
• The new order is instantly reflected on the live page.

👉 Best practice: Place the most relevant or competitive details at the top of the checklist to improve visibility and user engagement.

2. Widget Search in Page Editor

No more endless scrolling through widgets to find what you need. The new Widget Search feature helps you locate widgets in seconds:

• Enter a keyword (e.g., “Gallery,” “Reviews,” or “Contact”) into the search bar.
• The Page Editor instantly filters widgets that match your search.
• Click to add your desired widget directly to the page layout.

This feature speeds up page building, especially for administrators managing large or complex directories.

Tips and Best Practices for Faster Page Editing

To get the most out of the new tools, consider these tips:

• Use Clear Labels in Widgets: Make your widget names descriptive so they’re easier to find with search.
• Group Content by Priority: When reordering checklist options, group similar items (e.g., amenities, policies, or services) for a cleaner look.
• Leverage Search Often: Even experienced admins will save time by using search instead of scrolling through dozens of widgets.
• Regularly Audit Pages: Use the new flexibility to periodically reorganize your widgets and checklists to ensure pages remain fresh and user-friendly.

Conclusion

The new Page Editor Tools in eDirectory v13.9 give administrators faster, smarter ways to manage page layouts. With drag-and-drop reordering inside widgets and a powerful search function to find widgets by keyword, page customization has never been more efficient.

These updates not only save time for administrators but also ensure a better-organized, more engaging directory experience for users.