Features of the branch portal software

Any number of individual properties from a total of 12 different types can be created: yes / no, multiple selection, number, link, etc.

Important properties can be highlighted for better user guidance.

Properties can be created in such a way that they can only be filled in by premium entries.

Portal operators can add any type of company to their portal. These can be configured individually.

The entry type can easily be created and changed in the management via the list of entries. This is particularly helpful in the early stages.

You can optimize the SEO settings for all entry types. So you can create the templates for the meta description and the title of all entry-specific page types for each entry type.

On branch portals with several entry types, it is possible to define the premium products and premium packages individually for each entry type.

This allows you to create tailor-made request forms for each branch on branch portals with several businesses, e.g. B. on a portal for hotels and restaurants

The data structure of areas / locations and map sections can be adapted so that all areas can have their own settings (e.g. map section per entry type).

As a portal operator, you can create a special entry type event. Ideal for timed entries such as events, workshops and training courses. Can be filtered and sorted by date in the search.

The property type links allows portal operators to create links between companies and other entries on the branch portal. For example between coaches and workshops, yoga studios and yoga teachers. The linked entries are then also displayed on the respective entry page.

Child entry types make it possible to create entry types that are very dependent on a parent entry. Example: Events or courses as children of sport studios

The visible front end is almost completely translatable. We are currently working on improving SEO performance and automated translations of workflows.

Editing all customizable text blocks. With this function it is also possible in german portalsto adapt and edit the text blocks if necessary.

Multilingual search page. The search page is the most complex page on the discoverize industry portals, as a wide variety of search filters such as areas, properties and also free text can be combined there. All filters should continue to work for searches in all languages ​​of the portal. The search results, lists and links are then displayed in the desired language.

By using your own Open Street Map Server, there are no fees for using the map, such as with Google Maps.

If too many companies are placed in a confined space, we show a cluster marker so that you can zoom in further.

In order to optimally pick up visitors, you can specify the initial map section on the search page.

By querying the visitor’s geographic coordinates, they can display the appropriate companies in the vicinity.

In order to receive as branch-specific feedback as possible from the visitors, any individual evaluation criteria can be created and evaluated.

Reviews can be activated or rejected according to various rules.

Reviews can be activated or rejected according to various rules.

If reviews are not interesting for the portal, you can switch them off completely.

Reviews from external sites can be displayed in the branch portal.

Visitors can filter companies according to the overall rating and according to all individual evaluation criteria on the search page.

News, tips and other content from the branch can be presented in the blog.

Portal operators can create new pages in their branch portal themselves.

Blog posts can be linked to any search pages (area and property) and are displayed there as a teaser.

RSS

The blog can be subscribed to via RSS.

Certain important text modules can be set specifically for the portal.

There is a wide range of layout and design templates for the content blocks and static pages.

Portal operators can upload any document (pdf, doc, etc.) and offer them to visitors or companies for download.

The new content block can be filled via the portal management in the blog settings.

The change in the terms and conditions or data protection declaration can result in a confirmation from the company.

The storage of the data and the structure of the portal meet the legal requirements (no legal advice).

Cookie consent tools must prevent the use of non-essential cookies and similar technologies as long as the website visitor has not given their consent.

The IPs of the visitors are anonymized for data protection reasons.

External content can now be integrated for individual companies. There is also the new property type Integration. This allows z. B. Integrate shops, timetables, booking pages and any other external pages that provide further information on the listed companies.

With the values ​​entered by the user, all configured availability providers are requested. The best results are then displayed to the visitor.

Portal operators and authorized persons can now access rating data from the portals via a separate interface.

The status of entries can be changed via special endpoints. Deactivated entries only appear in the portal management, not in the user frontend

All companies can be exported with extensive information (properties, statistics, etc.).

When exporting company entries, images can now also be exported in order to e.g. B. to use outside of the branch portal.

Company data, editorial reviews and images in different data formats can be imported into the system (with Excel or csv).

All search pages can be exported for e.g. Ads campaigns.

The administration of the portal as well as the company takes place via the web and can be opened password-protected in any browser.

The view and usability of the administration area for entry and portal operators on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have been significantly improved.

The information about the companies can be entered in the administration and pictures can also be uploaded.

Companies can manage themselves with their own access.

Visitors and companies can suggest new or not yet listed companies.

Regions can now be changed, created and deleted. Thus, regions and search pages are perfectly tailored to the respective branch.

A mechanism that allows an application to receive real-time notifications when certain events occur. For example, when a new entry is created in the portal. The data of the new entry manager is then sent directly to this webhook.

When deleting entry managers, all entries of them can optionally also be deleted.

From page views to visitors, length of stay and activities of the visitors, we show an overview of the most important metrics in the portal.

The display of the comparison of visitor activities between the basic and premium entry is helpful for marketing and selling premium entries.

We show the development of the ranking and the performance in Google: clicks, impressions, CTR, position.

The metrics of the visitors can also be evaluated for each individual company and can be displayed in their administration area.

The design of the branch portal is individually tailored to the target group.

All pages are user-friendly and optimized for mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, etc.

The free text search automatically finds the right search pages or entries and presents suggestions from all entry types.

The header area scrolls down with the content so that the navigation can be reached quickly at any time.

The initial layout (map, list) can be set and also adapted by the visitor.

The invoices for Premium are branded with a logo and can also be designed.

Support companies and entry operators directly at their first contact in the administration area of an business portal and explain important steps at a glance.

Attractive presentation for the initial visual impression of a company page in the portal.

All pages in the portal are delivered via HTTPS.

All of the servers we use are located in Germany.

All portals are backed up daily so that a broken portal can be started up again within minutes.

We are informed of any problems that arise and deal with them immediately if necessary.

Adjustments to your own portal are possible at any time; We also implement completely new features promptly.

It can now be activated on the main inquiry forms of your industry portal Google Recaptcha or Turnstile (beta).

Tracking of average search durations and short-term performance optimization when a certain threshold is exceeded.

You can set how many requests can be made from the same IP address within 2 hours.

Integration of external evaluations, in particular to facilitate the creation of the portal in the beginning with valuable additional content.

Visitors leave ratings and comments on companies.

Visitors can upload their own photos to companies.

The request form to the companies can be expanded to include any fields so that the correct information can be requested.

In addition to the inquiry form, public questions can also be asked. These can be answered by other visitors or the company.

Visitors and companies can submit suggestions for improvement in the event of inadequate or outdated information.

The standard sorting on the search page is based on points that the company receives for the following areas.

You can sort by distance on the search page. This allows visitors to display the closest companies with the distance to their own location.

If all information is stored and at least one picture has been uploaded, the company receives 100 points.

The company receives up to 100 points for reviews.

Premium entries receive 200 points and are therefore always sorted before the basic entry.

Any number of additional points can be awarded to each company individually.

In the advertisement portal, the entries (advertisements) expire after a certain period of time. For advertisement portals, sales brokerage, etc.

Several types of companies in a branch can be displayed in the branch portal with their own properties, keywords and filters.

Your own e-mail address can be set for sending e-mails.

If spam or abuse occurs, the email or IP can be blocked with the blacklist.

Portal operators can customize email texts. This allows them to be made more individual and personal and adapted to the usual style and “tone” on the portal.

Tracking, partners, newsletters or other scripts can be integrated globally.

For companies that have not uploaded a picture, the card can be activated as a placeholder.

After successfully submitting a form (request, rating, uploading a photo), the visitor can see pop-ups with individual content.

When properties or entries are renamed, the system sets up automatic forwarding.

In addition to the standard display, the entry page can also be provided with a background image.

The comparison feature can be activated for every entry type. Then visitors can activate entries on the search page or the listing page for comparison. The selected entries are then displayed side by side in a table on the comparison page.

Visitors can add entries to the favorites list. On the search page and the entry page, entries can be selected or deselected for favorites. These are then clearly displayed on a special favorites page.

For honor or other awards you can customize the texts yourself and upload a logo.

With this feature, individual call-to-action links for higher conversions can be placed very prominently directly below the inquiry button for each company in the portal.

Entries on the search page can also be sorted according to certain properties. For example, by a number (price or similar).

An availability calendar can be activated for all entry types. The availabilities of entries are then displayed on the details page of an entry in a calendar view.