What Is an Article in eDirectory?

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "What is an Article in eDirectory? What is its purpose? How can I use it?" If so, you're in the right place! This article will help you understand what Articles are, how they work, and how they can be used on your directory website.

What Is an Article?

An Article is one of the content types available in eDirectory and is designed to publish informational, educational, and editorial content on your website.

Unlike Listings, which focus on promoting businesses, or Classifieds, which are used to advertise products and services for sale, Articles are intended to provide valuable information to your visitors through written content.

Articles can be used for a wide variety of purposes, including:

Industry news
Educational content
How-to guides
Local community information
Business spotlights
Product reviews
Travel guides
Tips and recommendations
Opinion pieces
Resource collections
And much more

Articles help keep your website updated with fresh content while providing useful information to your audience.

Each Article has its own dedicated page where visitors can read the full content and learn more about the topic being discussed.

What Information Can an Article Include?

Articles contain several fields that allow authors and site managers to create engaging content. Depending on your site's configuration and package settings, an Article can include:

Article title
Summary or abstract
Full article content
Author information
Publication date
Categories and subcategories
Images
Website URL
SEO information

Note: Like Events and Classifieds, Articles do not support custom fields or customizable templates. The available fields and layout are predefined by the system.

Adding high-quality content and media can help improve visitor engagement and provide additional value to your audience.

Example of an Article

Demodirectory: https://demodirectory.com/article/tips-for-exercise-and-nutrition.html

Adding Articles as a Site Manager

As a Site Manager, you can create and manage Articles directly from your administration area.

To add a new Article:

Log in to your Site Manager.
Navigate to Content → Articles.
Click Add Article.

Fill out the desired information.
Save the Article.

Once saved, the Article will become available on your website according to its status and visibility settings.

Learn More About Article Fields

For a detailed explanation of the fields available when creating an Article, please refer to the following article: How to Add an Article

Conclusion

Articles are an excellent way to publish valuable content on your eDirectory website and keep your audience informed and engaged. They can be used to share news, educational resources, industry insights, guides, and other informative content that enhances the overall value of your directory.

Whether you're creating content to improve visitor engagement, establish authority in your niche, or provide useful information to your community, Articles offer a dedicated space to communicate with your audience and build a richer user experience on your website.