How to Use the Description Widget

Introduction

The Description Widget is a powerful tool that provides more flexibility when creating content for listings. With this widget, you can add both short and long descriptions to enhance the presentation of your listings. Whether you want to create a brief summary limited to 140 characters or a detailed description with no character restrictions, the Description Widget allows you to customize content based on your needs.

For instance, if you are managing a car dealership listing, you might want a short description that invites visitors to get in touch, while a longer description provides detailed technical specifications. In such a case, you would add the widget twice—once for each type of description.

Follow the step-by-step guide below to add and configure the Description Widget:

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Description Widget:

1. Log into your Site Manager and go to "Content"
   • Access the eDirectory Site Manager to start configuring your listings.

2. In the "Content" section, click on "Listings"
   • This will take you to the listings management area where you can make updates.
3. Click on "Listings Templates"
   • Navigate to the template editor to modify the layout of your listing pages.
4. Select the Listing Template where you want to add the Description Widget
   • Choose the template that requires a description field.

5. Scroll to the section where you want to place the Description Widget
   • Click on the "+" icon or the "Add the widget" button at the bottom of the page.
6. Locate and click on the "Description Widget"
   • This will insert the widget into your selected template.

7. Choose between a Short Description or a Long Description
   • Short Description: Limited to 140 characters.
   • Long Description: No character limit.
   • For this example, we’ll choose the Short Description.
8. Add a Label for your Description
   • The label appears on both the registration form and the advertisement page.
   • Example: "Are you interested in a car?"
   • You can also make this field mandatory for advertisers if necessary.

9. Add a Placeholder for the Description
   • The placeholder provides guidance for those filling out the field.
   • Example: "Procedure for buying a car"
10. Enable or disable the option to "Hide title on ad page"
    • If you want the title to be visible in the listing, leave this option disabled.
    • For this example, we will leave the title visible.

11. Click "Save Changes" to apply the settings
    • This saves the new description settings.
12. Save changes in the Listing Templates Editor
    • Ensure all modifications are stored by clicking "Save Changes" on the template editor page.

Conclusion

The Description Widget is an essential feature for improving the structure and readability of your listings. Whether you need a concise introduction or an extensive description, this widget allows you to optimize your content effectively. By following the steps outlined above, you can seamlessly integrate the Description Widget into your Listing Templates, enhancing user experience and making your advertisements more informative. Try it today and create more engaging listings!