There are two parts to the process of setting up a Directory on Almabase 👇

1. Collecting the information to list on the Directory by creating a form

2. Displaying the information by creating and publishing a directory.

Let's understand how to go about each part in detail -

You need first to input or gather the information that you want to list in a directory.

You can do so using a form. We have a specific form category for Directories.

Step 1: Create a form to collect submissions for a directory.

Step 2: Add fields to the form to collect details from the user.

Here's a sample form for users to share their stories 👇

Step 3: Once you have set up the required fields, turn the toggle ON to Accept Submissions.

You're now all set to collect details from the users 😃

After setting up a form to collect information, the next step is to set up a Directory to display it.

Step 1: On the admin panel, go to Tools > Directories. Click on the plus icon to add a directory.

Step 2: Enter a name and select the form created to collect details as the source.

Step 3: Display settings are where you select the form fields to be displayed on the Directory.

a) Set up the summary view -

b) Set up other fields -

Step 4: Once fields to be displayed on the directory are set up, go to the Preview & Embed tab and check out how the directory will look once you publish it on a page.

Click on one of the cards, and you will see the detailed view.

If there are some fields you want to re-order, go back to the Settings tab and edit the Display settings.

Once the users start sharing details through the form, you're good to publish the directory on a page.

If you need any help setting it up or if you have any questions at all, email us at help@almabase.com. We are here to help 😃