Filter Vocabularies for Directory Listings
In Stacks, Filter Vocabularies an an important feature that can help improve the organization and discoverability of content. These are collections of terms or keywords that are used to organize and filter content which allow users to easily narrow it based on specific criteria. Specific to Directory Listings, the terms listed in the Type and Department fields are managed from the filter vocabularies dashboard page.
It is recommended to update these lists before you begin creating directory listings. See the article Filter Vocabularies to see how to add new terms.
Creating a Directory Listing
- From the Dashboard, click Directory Listings
- Click +Add Directory Listing
- Complete all applicable fields, noting those with a red * are required
- Review and configure the Publishing workflow as needed
- Click Save
Site Labels for Directory Listings
The labels seen on the directory listings page can be customized to create a tailored experience based on the needs of your organization and end-users.
- From the Dashboard, click System Configuration, then Site Labels
- Click the Database Listings feature from the panel on the left
- Click Fields to expand the section
- Modify the labels as needed
- Click Listing View to expand the section
- Modify the labels in the Search Form, Options Form, and Filter Form sections as needed
Site Configuration for Directory Listings
- From the Dashboard, click System Configuration, then Site Configuration
- Select the Directory Listings feature from the panel on the left
- List View settings
- Click List View to expand the section and modify the settings as needed
- Title, add a title for the listings page
- Description, add a description to add more context for your users
- Display, select the most appropriate option(s)
- Defaults, select the most appropriate option(s)
- Field Visibility, select the field(s) to be displayed
- Featured Content, select the most appropriate settings
- Click List View to expand the section and modify the settings as needed
- Details View settings
- Click Details View to expand the section and modify the settings as needed
- Field Visibility, select the field(s) to be displayed
- Click Details View to expand the section and modify the settings as needed
- List View settings