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Understanding Directories

Learn how to publish content and resources that are valuable to your alumni.

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Written by Sarita Markande
Updated over 10 months ago

With Directories, you can build a content library for your alumni, including

  • Yearbooks

  • Newsletters

  • Alumni businesses

  • Webinar

Alumni can access this content, contribute their own, and share it effortlessly, ensuring that valuable resources are always within reach.

πŸ’‘Did you know: Directories can also be embedded into any website and that means you can publish on your school site!

Directories are Form-driven

  • Each Directory is linked to a form.

  • Content or items are added through the form.

  • Learn how to set a form here.

  • The form type must be 'To collect submissions for Directory'.

Directories have different displays too

  • Simply change the display in 'Display Settings' to what you prefer.

Add rich content to your forms

  • Rich text fields: Enable users to share formatted content with images, videos etc.
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  • Default cover image: Make it easier for your users to comprehend the content while making the more lively.
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Make Directories discoverable anywhere

  • Publish on Almabase using the unique URL or widget.

  • Or use the embed code for external sites.

Track and improve your discovery

  • Monitor user interactions.

  • Track searches to guide future content additions.


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