Required Fields Proposed Enhancements

I recommend implementing customizable "Required Fields" in the following sections to ensure more complete and accurate directory data submissions. This adjustment will help improve the quality of listings and their search visibility.

Required Fields

Make the following fields adjustable, so directory owners can specify which ones should be required for each listing:

  • Categories: Ensures listings are categorized correctly.

  • Keywords: Many users forget to add relevant keywords for better search optimization.

  • Email Address: Important for user contact and verification.

  • Website URL: Essential for linking to the listing's online presence. If no URL, just https://# can pass.

  • Phone Number: A must for direct communication.

  • Primary Address: Helps with local search visibility.

  • Secondary Address: For additional location information.

  • Postcode: Crucial for accurate geo-targeting and local search.

  • City: Vital for regional targeting and local search results.

  • Country: To specify the listing’s location for international searches.


SEO Fields

  • SEO Title: Optimized for search engines.

  • Slug URL: Provides a clean, keyword-rich URL for each listing.

  • Description: A concise description that incorporates relevant keywords for SEO.


By allowing administrators to control the customization of these fields, users will be more likely to add complete and accurate information. This not only improves the listing data quality but also enhances the listing’s performance in search results, making it easier for potential customers to find relevant businesses or services. Half-completed listing data is just a waste and can lead to poor-quality listings with meaningless text such as "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa." This would discourage others from submitting listings with valid information and negatively impact the overall user experience.

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In Review

Board

Feature Suggestions

Date

8 days ago

Author

Aaron B

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