eDirectory empowers site managers to take full control of their website's SEO configuration, allowing them to optimize their pages according to Google's best practices. With eDirectory's built-in SEO tools, you can manage your site’s visibility in search engine results.


This article will guide you through the default SEO capabilities of eDirectory and how to configure SEO for your site pages, titles, content, categories, and locations.


SEO on Site Pages


You can configure the SEO on your site pages using the Page Editor in eDirectory. Follow these steps:


1. Navigate to: Design → Page Editor.


2. Choose a page to edit: For example, the home page.


3. Click on "Show SEO and Advanced Options": This option allows you to configure key SEO elements such as:

  • Meta Description: Provide a concise description of the page content.
  • Keywords: Add relevant keywords for search engine optimization.
  • Scripts: Insert custom scripts in the page header.



This flexibility enables you to fine-tune the SEO of each page on your site.


SEO on Site Name and Page Titles


You can also configure the SEO for your site’s name and page titles as follows:


Site Name SEO:


1. Navigate to: Settings → Basic Information.

2. In the "Website Name" field, enter the title you want displayed as the title tag for your site.



Page Titles SEO:


1. Navigate to: Design → Page Editor.
2. The page title you define here will be reflected in the title tag, helping boost your SEO performance for specific pages.



This ensures that your site name and page titles are optimized for search engines, enhancing your overall SEO strategy.



On Google searches, this is how it will be displayed




SEO on Site Content


With eDirectory, your clients can manage their own SEO for various content types such as listings, classifieds, articles, events, and deals. Here’s how:


1. Navigate to: Content.

2. Add/Edit Content: Select a content type (e.g., listings, classifieds).




3. SEO Fields: You can customize:


  • SEO Title: Create a title optimized for search engines.
  • Slug URL: Define a search-friendly URL for the content.
  • SEO Keywords: Add keywords that are relevant to the content.
  • Description: Write a detailed description to improve the content’s visibility.




This feature allows each content item on your site to be SEO-optimized for better search engine indexing.


SEO on Categories

Optimizing the SEO for your categories is also possible in eDirectory. Here’s how:


1. Navigate to: Content → Choose a content type (e.g., listings) → Click on "Categories". 


2. Edit Category: Hover over the category, and click the "pen" icon to edit it.



3. Click on Advanced Options, and scroll down to find the SEO settings for the category. You can configure:


  • SEO Title
  • Slug URL
  • SEO Keywords
  • Description



These category-level optimizations can improve the SEO ranking for specific segments of your site.


SEO on Site Locations


You can also optimize the SEO for site locations as follows:


1. Navigate to: Settings → Language & Geography.

2. Click on the Location Data Tab.

3. Edit Location: Choose a location to edit.




SEO Fields: Similar to categories, you can edit:


  • SEO Title
  • Slug URL
  • SEO Keywords
  • Description




By configuring the SEO for locations, you improve your site’s visibility in local search results, which is key for businesses targeting specific regions.



Disclaimer: Please note that the eDirectory support team does not provide assistance with building the SEO for your site. The SEO features are there for you to utilize, but since SEO relies on third-party platforms such as Google, we cannot be held responsible for your site’s indexing or ranking in search engine results. These are the default options provided for building your site's SEO.

For more details, please check out this article on the SEO center of your site here: How to use the SEO Center

If you would like more comprehensive assistance with building your site’s SEO, our marketing team offers dedicated service. You can learn more about this service here: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) For Directories 



Optimize your site effectively, and feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!