First Nations Directory aspires to create an online marketplace for First Nations businesses. Their website required advanced search and filter capabilities, subscriptions and front-end advertisement loading.
Platform: WordPress
The Client
First Nations Directory had the vision of creating a space where Australian Indigenous businesses could advertise their services in a way that would be easy for people to find them. The site needed to be easy to use, scalable,
The Project
Layered Filters
Advertisements can be filtered through a variety of different criteria, including location, service offering, affiliations and more.
Subscription-Based Advertising
A membership module was installed to allow monthly subscription packages. When the subscription runs out, the ad is automatically removed.
Front-End Forms
Advertisements are completed on the front-end by the user, saving management from time-consuming data entry. Once submitted, ads are saved in draft format until reviewed and approved by management. Approval is merely a click of a button.
Dynamic Fields
All listings and featured pages make use of dynamic fields, saving data-entry time. When an ad is submitted by the user, data is gleaned from the entry to automatically update the entry throughout the site.
User Controls
Membership opens a members-only portal for the advertiser, where he can upgrade his membership and add or update advertisements.