Introduction
As a site manager, it is important to know how to add a deal to your site. Deals are discount coupons that your clients can create for the end-users of the site to redeem after they already have a listing on your site. Since deals are directly dependent on listings, users will only be able to add a deal if there is an associated listing.
After creating a listing, you can create a corresponding deal to accompany it. While creating a deal, you can set time limits and the number of available deals that site visitors can redeem directly from the site. Once a deal is redeemed, visitors can also share the opportunity with their contacts via social networks.
Steps to Add a Deal
1. Access the Content Tab
Upon logging into eDirectory, click on the Content tab.
2. Open the Deals Section
Once you open the Content tab, click on Deals.
3. Add a New Deal
To add a deal, simply click on Add Deal in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
4. Enter the Deal Title
Type your Deal Title to make it attractive and engaging.
5. Set the Number of Offers
Select the number of offers that you would like to make available for this deal.
6. Assign the Account Owner
Select the account owner for this deal.
7. Associate with a Listing
Under the Associate with Listing field, select a listing to associate with this deal.
8. Add a Summary Description
Type a brief Summary Description that highlights the essence of the deal.
Important: A deal will not be displayed if it is not associated with a listing. Ensure that a listing is selected in this step.
9. Add a Full Description
Under the Description, introduce your deal, providing all relevant details and features.
10. Define Deal Conditions
Clearly describe the limits and conditions of your deal under the Conditions field.
11. Add Keywords for Search Optimization
Choose relevant keywords to help users find your deal more easily in searches.
12. Set Start and End Dates
Define the Start and End Date for your deal.
Attention: A deal will only be displayed on the site within the time range configured in this step. If a deal is set to start two days from now, it will display on the site in two days and will stop displaying on the end date.
13. Define Pricing Details
Enter the original price and the discounted price of your deal.
14. Configure Redeem Code Options
You can configure the deal to:
Generate a random code for each redemption
Use a unique code for all redemptions
Upload a QR code to validate the deal
Notice: For more information on how the redeem options work, please refer to the following two instructional articles:
How to Define the Redeem Deals Code as Random or Unique
How to Add a QR Code to Redeem a Deal on eDirectory
How to Add a QR Code to Redeem a Deal on eDirectory
15. Upload Images
At the top right under Image and Cover Image, click Choose File to upload images for the deal. In the Cover Image section, you can also use the Unsplash feature to find relevant images.
16. Save Your Changes
Click Save Changes in the upper or bottom right-hand corners of the screen to finalize the deal.
Viewing the Deal on Your Site
To view your promotion on the website:
Go to the Deals section under the Content tab.
Click on your deal.
On the right-hand side, you will see a mini-preview of your deal with a View Deal link.
Click this link to view how the deal appears on your site.
By following these steps, you can successfully create and manage deals to attract more visitors and increase engagement on your eDirectory site.
Conclusion
Adding deals to your eDirectory site is a great way to attract more visitors and provide additional value to businesses listed on your platform. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily create and manage deals, ensuring they are properly associated with listings and configured with the right details, images, and redemption options.
Remember to double-check the start and end dates to ensure your deals display at the correct time, and always associate them with a listing for visibility. Once your deal is live, you can view it on the site and promote it to maximize engagement.
If you have any questions or run into any issues while adding deals, feel free to reach out for support. Happy deal-making!