Our Directory app allows you to create groups on the front end by certain aspects you have on the contact database. By choosing certain fields, you can create groups on the front end similar to segments in the contact database. You can also choose which filters can be used to find members within the directory.
Enable the Directory App
Enable the app from the admin panel > App Store.
Create a New Directory
Go to the Directory module and click on New Directory to create all the details.
Your directory's name will be your URL, so you may want to choose the name of your directory wisely.
Then you can add filters from the Contacts section to specify your directory contact database.
Finally, from Filters, you can decide which search fields you'd like to provide for your directory.
Do not forget to save the field after choosing it by clicking on Done. You can also choose "and" or "or" connectives between the filters.
Display Options
If you want a personalized search, you can use this option. You can add and view more fields in your directory.
To view it, you can click on the view option after saving it, or you can view and search from the home page via the navigator.
Show a Map of Your Members
You can also show where the members in your directory are located, on a map that appears above the results list. This is useful for chapter directories, mentor networks, and alumni maps.
While editing your directory, find the Map setting and switch on Show a map of matching contacts, then click Save. The map is off by default and set per directory, so you can enable it on some directories and not others.
Who appears on the map: A member gets a pin when they match your directory's filters, their contact record is active, address sharing is turned on for them, and they have a primary address that Raklet was able to turn into map coordinates. Members without a shareable, complete address still appear in the list below the map; they just don't get a pin.
Privacy: The map follows the same rules as the directory itself. Visitors who are not logged in only see members whose profiles are visible to the public, logged-in members see everyone except hidden profiles, and members who turn off address sharing are removed from the map.
If no member has a mappable address yet, the map is hidden rather than shown empty. Note that the map reflects your directory's saved filters, when a visitor searches or filters on the page, the results list narrows but the map keeps showing the full directory audience.
Navigate to Directory
Go to the settings > navigation and add this directory as a new menu.
Your directory is ready to use!
Need an example? Take a look at the example to get inspired: