A member directory helps create a more engaged member community, since it allows members to search for and see each other\u2019s contact information, reach out and make connections, network and collaborate.<\/p>\n
Your directory can be public and available to anyone visiting your website. This is a great option for professional associations and chambers of commerce, since non-members can search the directory for a potential new place to patronize.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, a private member directory works well for organizations whose members join for personal reasons and wouldn\u2019t want their contact information to be available to the public. In this case, members have to log into a member-only<\/a> area to view the directory.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t already have one, read on to find out how you can use WildApricot\u2019s directory template to create your own in a matter of minutes. We\u2019ll also take a look at a few examples of member directories built in WildApricot and how they\u2019ve used the template to fit their organization\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n Looking for an easy way to create your directory using a template?<\/p>\n You\u2019re in luck \u2014 member directory templates and widgets are a common feature in Membership Management Software solutions.<\/p>\n Membership Management Software is an all-in-one management tool to help you eliminate and streamline administrative tasks from your workload to save you time and money. In addition to allowing you to create a member directory, it\u2019s usually comprised of a website builder, online contact database, communications system, booking system, finance & payment system, event platform, and more.<\/p>\n Most membership management software solutions also include features like:<\/p>\n WildApricot is the #1 rated membership management software<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can try a free, 60-day trial of WildApricot<\/a> and have your organization set up with a professional-looking website using our functional member directory template in just an afternoon.<\/a><\/p>\n With the WildApricot member directory template, you\u2019ll be able to customize your directory, choose what information to display and set permissions on who is able to see it. Your members will have complete control over what information they choose to share, as well.<\/p>\n Your members and site visitors will also be able to search within your directory and filter it by specific criteria.<\/p>\n For a step-by-step guide on how to create your member directory using the WildApricot template, check out this article<\/a> \u2014 or keep reading to see examples of how other WildApricot customers have used our directory to spread the word about their members or connect their community!<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at how some of these organizations are using the WildApricot member directory template.<\/p>\n This chamber of commerce uses our directory template to list the businesses in their membership. Site visitors can see at a glance what category each business belongs to, what city it\u2019s located in and their phone number. Visitors can also perform an advanced search and search for businesses in a particular category or city, or simply search for a business by name or keyword.<\/p>\n This organization uses their member directory to list the individuals in their membership. If the member has uploaded a photo, it\u2019s displayed in the directory. Site visitors can also click on each record in the directory and see more details about each member, such as their bio, publications and contact information.<\/p>\n This association uses their member directory to list the individuals in their membership, as well as what company they are associated with. Site visitors can click on each record to see more information about each member. At the top of the directory, members are filtered by business category, so site visitors can click on a category and see only members who work in \u201cFinancing\u201d for example.<\/p>\n This association takes their member directory to a new level with a member location map. Site visitors can see at a glance where its members are located, zoom into specific areas or individual members and click on them to see more details. This works perfectly for an association of this kind, since it\u2019s helpful for site visitors to be able to search for wildlife control operators in their area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learn More:<\/strong><\/em> 4 Tips for Members Location Mapping to Suit Any Organization<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This association has not one, but four member directories! The directory page acts as a filter where site visitors can click on the directory they wish to access without seeing any members who aren\u2019t relevant to what they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n So there you have it! If you\u2019re looking to use a directory template and create a member directory for your organization\u2019s website, be sure to give WildApricot a try.<\/p>\n (If you haven\u2019t yet started a free trial<\/a>, do so now so that you can get set up.)<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like more details on creating and customizing your member directory, all the possible ways in which you can use it, and answers to common troubleshooting issues, be sure to visit the WildApricot Get Help site<\/a>.<\/p>\n Best of luck with your directory!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Where To Find a Member Directory Template<\/h2>\n
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5 Examples of Member Directories Built Using the WildApricot Directory Template<\/h2>\n
1. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. League of Canadian Poets<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Commercial Real Estate Association of Montgomery County<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4. National Wildlife Control Operators Association<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Utah Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers<\/a><\/h3>\n
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