eDirectory v14.1 – Release Overview

Introduction

The eDirectory v14.1 release introduces a range of new features, enhancements, and fixes focused on improving monetization flexibility, search quality, and overall usability. This version brings new tools to help site managers better control feature distribution across plans, enhance event functionality, and deliver more relevant results through AI-powered search.

Alongside these updates, several improvements have been made to streamline content management, reporting, and platform stability.

🚀 New Features

Greater Control Over Monetization

This release introduces more flexibility in how features are distributed across pricing plans:

  • Google Reviews by Product Tier: Control which plans can display Google Reviews, making it easier to offer this as a premium feature.
  • Gallery Image SEO by Tier: Manage the automatic generation of image alt and title tags based on product levels.

Enhanced Event Functionality

Events now include new tools to improve user engagement and usability:

  • Tickets URL Field: Add a direct call-to-action button linking users to external ticket or registration pages.

  • Improved Event Search: Users can now filter events using custom date ranges from a calendar or quick options like This Week and This Weekend.

New Listing Features

Additional fields have been added to help listings connect with users:

  • YouTube Channel Link: Showcase video content directly from a channel.
  • WhatsApp Channel Link: Provide an easy way for users to follow or contact via WhatsApp channels.

Improved Content & Admin Management

Managing your directory is now more efficient with added flexibility:

  • New Sorting Options: Available across content management sections and revenue reports.

  • Mobile App Email Tracking: Emails sent through the mobile app are now tracked as a new statistic.

🔧 Improvements & Changes

  • Duplicate Title Prevention: Prevents the creation of listings and content with identical titles, helping maintain content quality.
  • AI Search Enhancements: Queries such as “best” and “top” now consider average ratings, and improved query matching delivers more relevant results.
  • Automatic AI Model Selection: OpenAI models are now selected automatically based on the feature being used, improving performance and efficiency.
  • More Flexible Deals: Start date, end date, and quantity fields are now optional when creating deals.
  • Session Validation on Forms: Helps prevent data loss by ensuring sessions remain valid during content creation.
  • Cache Busting for Static Files: Reduces issues caused by outdated cached assets, improving interface reliability.
  • Location Creation Control: Option to prevent sponsors from creating new locations, reducing duplicates.
  • Confirmation for Knowledge Source Removal: Adds an extra step to avoid accidental deletions.
  • Extended Location Field Labels: Supports longer and more flexible naming conventions.

🧹 Removed / Deprecated

  • Facebook Comments Plugin Removed: The plugin has been discontinued and is no longer available, as it was deprecated by Meta.

🐞 Minor Fixes

This release also includes multiple bug fixes and performance improvements, including:

  • Fixes to PayPal subscription activation via webhook
  • Improvements to sitemap generation for deals and blog categories
  • Corrections to mobile app statistics tracking
  • Fixes for gallery image SEO field behavior
  • UI and widget display adjustments across multiple components
  • Session handling improvements
  • Fixes to import tools, translations, and responsiveness issues

Conclusion

eDirectory v14.1 focuses on giving site managers more control over monetization, improving search relevance through AI enhancements, and expanding event capabilities. With added flexibility in feature distribution, better reporting tools, and important system fixes, this release helps create a more efficient and reliable platform.

These updates make it easier to manage your directory, optimize content visibility, and deliver a smoother experience for both administrators and end users.

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