How to create directory or listing website using Wix, fast

[@wixepicsolutions]

Due to the New Wix Changes this week, if you don't see the option private members collection on the reference, you must turn it on, by clicking the collections icon on the left panel then your collections and then your collections then manage and once the window open click on more actions, advance settings, and select Wix app collections, this will solve it.

[@BunmiGendron]

How do we get in touch to hire you?

[@naukaei9603]

Thanks for clarification, it works

[@wixepicsolutions]

@@BunmiGendron vitzael.com

[@wixepicsolutions]

@naukaei9603 thank you for your comment

[@craftystudios5417]

Following along from the Uk. Thank you for these excellent resources.

[@wixepicsolutions]

Thank you for your comment, if you have questions let me know.

[@craftystudios5417]

@@wixepicsolutions Some problems: At some point during the video, the audio is out of sync, and makes following along almost impossible. Also, at around the 18 minute mark, you have us create a multi-state box and place our form fields within that box, only to then have us delete that box, what was the point of this step in the process? 1. When previewing/testing the listing-submission (@ 31:00) the listing is created and added to the dataset, however, one of the fields in the dataset is missing ( field publicProfile). Should we create this field ourselves? 2. At 41:46 you connect the button to the listing page (Listings: Listed Name). This button is greyed out for me, any ideas? Paul

[@wixepicsolutions]

@craftystudios5417 apologizes for the sound, I will check, what i mention about the multi state box is that you can use it or you can use a page for adding listings and a page to update is optional, if you do a multi state box follow the other video, the only reason i didn't include it here is because it would made the video longer. Let me know if you have questions

[@craftystudios5417]

@@wixepicsolutions Thank you for the response brother, really appriciate it. I will be following your channel closely as I intend to add a working Listings service on my own web site, and your videos have got me the closest to making this happen.

[@wixepicsolutions]

@craftystudios5417 im glad and thank you for the feedback i will tag other videos in the future

[@WINUniversity]

Absolutely amazing teacher! Thank you for taking the time to show every detail. I learned a lot from you, keep up the great work!

[@wixepicsolutions]

I appreciate your comment, it means a lot

[@fabiangutierrez1090]

keep up with these great content, really valuable

[@wixepicsolutions]

Thank you for comments, appreciate the support

[@fehimtalaykurt9370]

Hello sir its me again, could you please do an updated version of this video and a bit more detailed, because i noticed there are a lot of differences on newer version of wix and i cant seem to find alternative routes to those, you’re the only and the best advisor on youtube who shows exactly how to create a functional listing website, so an updated and a bit more detailed version would be golden, thank you so much 🙌

[@wixepicsolutions]

@fehimtalaykurt9370 I have added today a new video to show the differences because there's not much difference only a few things

[@ClintWood-CraneHub]

I have this same issue all my data gets to the Collection except the Member Info - In CMS, after submitting a listing, "reference member" and "public Profile" does not populate. It is just blank, the name description and image is all there... in your example at 36:10 this data automatically populates?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Let's check send me a message here vitzael.com and I can help you troubleshoot it

[@jayceepark]

In CMS, after submitting a listing, "reference member" and "public Profile" does not populate. It is just blank, the name description and image is all there... in your example at 36:10 this data automatically populates?

[@wixepicsolutions]

lets check the code, sometimes if the id or maybe a , or . could cause this issue, send me a message here vitzael.com and I will help you.

[@fehimtalaykurt9370]

Thank you for the great content, it is much appreciated. But it doesn’t allow me to reference it to that private member collection, it only shows Your Collections section as available for reference. Could you address this issue please? 10:56

[@wixepicsolutions]

@fehimtalaykurt9370 yes you have to go under the cms settings snd turn on the option show Wix collections they recently added that, if you still need help send me a message here vitzael.com

[@unpluggedfreedom1]

This is a really good video. Thank you. You have opened my eyes on some ideas for a clients website we are currently working on

[@wixepicsolutions]

@unpluggedfreedom1 I'm glad and thank you for the support, I will be adding some more kool things soon now that Wix has updated things we don't have that many limitations anymore

[@jairscholze1106]

Thanks so much for the videos! Is there any direction you could point me to fix, : for the rich text input box not writing to the rich text field in the CMS?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Unfortunately you cant use the rich text for a text field type in the collection, you either need to switch the field key in the collection to rich text or change the element you are using, send me a message here vitzael.com if you still have questions i could help you.

[@malcomervin736]

Where is the link to buy and how do we get intouch with your team

[@CarolynMarkham]

Hi - great video. But when i add the reference field to the listing it only has the Members Collection under the Referenced Collection - no PrivateMembersData choice - even though that appears under the Wix App Collections tab - do I need to do something else?

[@wixepicsolutions]

If you don't see it it might be for a few reasons depending on the element type, and the dataset set as read or write, send me a message here vitzael.com I will check for you

[@CookieQueenSavannah]

Great video, very useful - couple of questions - how do i add a search so that listings can be searched by state or zipcode, and secondly is it possible from that search to have a map with the relevant state and records in that state?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Yes is somehow complex but I can show you how, also the map can be done, send me a message here vitzael.com

[@andrewpapayianni5329]

Thank you very much for this gold video! Few questions - I want my users to be able to to have a searchbar and a filter section, so that they can filter their searches and find what they want faster. Can this happen? - You mentioned that is possible, but will you make a video on how to show the thumbnail on the "update listing" so that they can see what they have and what they updated with?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Yes, we have to use some basic code but it is possible

[@CoffeeCulture_UK]

Thank you for this! Please keep it up

[@wixepicsolutions]

I appreciate the comment and this motivates me to continue creating videos

[@MacCrafter707]

Do you have to have a Business Elite plan to do this?

[@wixepicsolutions]

No, you can use the free version or the lowest plan, unless you are planning to use pricing plans I believe the basic plan still works but that's because you might want to charge for memberships not because the functionality.

[@wendygayl]

OH THANK YOU!!!

[@wixepicsolutions]

Thank you for your comment 🙏

[@TheSassMasterPodcast]

Hey there! I'm trying to make it so clients have to pay for membership through wix plans and subscriptions and then have to enter all their information for their rental property. How do I set up with a paywall?

[@wixepicsolutions]

use the wix pricing plans, then on the page to add the listing just set the permissions to only people with specific plan. hope that helps you, or send me a message here vitzael.com and i will help you.

[@tersee123]

Will this form of “listing” work as a staff directory where I can add images and info of my employees, or is there a better way of doing that? 🤔

[@wixepicsolutions]

Yes you can do it and depending if u are giving them the option to add their own info this is perfect but u can also approve things, send me a message here vitzael.com if you have questions

[@PlatinumVibe]

I did everything, but the only thing I can't figure out is why when I'm on the connecting the data where the repeaters are, the public data is not showing the elements to connected them, it's showing only the private section which if i select I can't see the info published after submitting.

[@wixepicsolutions]

There are a few reasons, the type of items you added to your collection, if you can't see them at all is probably not referencing or you didn't add the reference collection and there are many more but no worries, send me a message here, vitzael.com, I will help you troubleshoot it fast and if you have additional questions i can answer them for you.

[@thisisreelbromsgrove]

Great video thank you!! Can users be set up with unique referral discount codes to share with their network/contacts?

[@wixepicsolutions]

I need to check if we can tap into Wix coupons so it might but will check first

[@jessicabritton3696]

Thank you for this :) I built my create listing page - all working great, but I'm getting an error on the update page! Where can I find out what the error is - thank you.

[@wixepicsolutions]

Go on preview mode then fill out the form click the button until you see the error, copy the error and let me know what it says, or if you prefer go to here vitzael.com lets connect over zoom and I can check for you what the issue is.

[@jessicabritton3696]

Thank you@@wixepicsolutions. I managed to sort it by deleting and recreating the success and failure messages. Quick question. What happens if someone has made multiple entries as I only get the content from the most recent entry are they unable to update other entries?

[@showreelsarchive]

I am new to this cms and I have a question: why do we need to have the update listing page while we always can rewrite the information on the add listing page, IF after the add listing has been filled out and it still shows up for any update? Would it be redundant when the user always can come back to update the information in the add listing page? Anyways, thank you for sharing this tutorial.

[@wixepicsolutions]

it depends on how complex and how many listings you want each user to have, I tried keeping it simple, so if you have the add listing and update listing is for 2 reasons, one to avoid creating extra code to have everything in one page, also i a user has multiple listings then makes it easier not ideal but easier, then if you prefer you can have everything in one page but you do have to add more code to have a filter so you can use the same input elements to update multiple data. Hope i didnt confuse you but you still have questions you can reach me here vitzael.com

[@showreelsarchive]

I think I remember when you mentioned extra coding. You're wonderful. Thank you.

[@susieparker-garrick9236]

If doing an update listing what is the coding for that? to make it work

[@wixepicsolutions]

Depending on what set up you did, but no worries send me a message here vitzael.com and I can help you really quick, should be simple.

[@Hotspot87]

On the update page, Go to Add elements - Input - Checkboxes - Dropdown and connect it to the title of your listings. That's what I did and worked like a charm!

[@wixepicsolutions]

@Hotspot87 appreciate your comment, thank you so much for the support

[@AmaraESL]

Which code do I use? When I follow the link you shared it takes to a list of links and I assume I need the one named "Codes for listing website". There I am a bit confused as there are several and I am not sure which one to put where...Could you please give a bit more instruction on that? Thank you!!!!

[@wixepicsolutions]

Hi, send me a message I can email you the code , vitzael.com here

[@SamanthaWood-g5o]

@@wixepicsolutions I am also confused with which code to use?

[@AshBalla]

Same! I went to the website but it goes to a list of codes that can be downloaded. I don't know which one to go for.

[@jairscholze1106]

Do you have any videos how to add were you can filter by zip code and state/city with the members adding the info for the filter tags to the database?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Not at the moment, I will add it to my to do videos, currently finalizing some big projects so I can just focus on creating content, hope I can add it soon.

[@jairscholze1106]

@@wixepicsolutions ok thanks I really appreciate your how to videos, if everything goes well as its going I hope to make it up to you someday I wont forget, don't go nowhere lol

[@Mathew-gi5hv]

how do you filter your listing , If you want to update them ? If you have more then one listing to update

[@wixepicsolutions]

So you can add a dropdown, then connected to the dataset and use filter , so it will only display the one u select from there your dataset should be as read and write, let me know if you need help is quick, send me a message here vitzael.com

[@wendygayl]

Is there a way to set a Public search for listing type and zipcode. Like for Pet Sitters vs Groomers vs Vets and then narrow down by Zip Code as well? Is there a way to set the Members as password protected to only allow certain people to become members and have a section for members only as well as a public section of the website to see the listings?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Yes it is possible, the search can be done using conditions and the option for allowing only a few people to become members you can set it to approve manually or have some type of filter for them to get approve automatically, let me know if you would like to connect and we can brain storm, you can reach me here vitzael.com.

[@ZekiANSIN]

Hi i have 3 question about this listing website 1. You added a "Details" button only so user can see the details but how about user can save any listing interested or applied and ib their dashboard then can list saved listings? 2. how can i limit users listings, for example i will sell a plan for add only 10 listings max they can update or add or delete or publish maximum 10 listings 3. On the other side member (who added listings) then can see which users applied or saved to favorites their listings

[@wixepicsolutions]

Hi, thank you for your questions, and thank you so much for the support, question 1. if you want to save anything, creating a new collection will be necessary or a new field in the collection, also adding a button that can be use to save then a page to display the list of all the items save, this can be done very easy, 2. the number of listings can also be set using velo, for example you can use the number of items own by a user to determine how many listings they have and you can set it in the code. 3. You can add a text element on the repeater for the listing that will display number of saves, similar to how saving favorites or number of likes on IG or FB, this all how to be code since is a custom functionality, send me a message here vitzael.com, I can help you or guide so you can get this done quick.

[@annarandall-k4y]

My member account page only has 'my account' on the menu item. Then when I create 'add listings' and 'update listings', each of these doesn't have a menu at all. Is there a way to fix this?

[@wixepicsolutions]

@annarandall-k4y send me a message here vitzael.com I can help you to see why is doing that, sometimes deleting the app and installing can fix it but I need to see it to give you a right answer

[@zipporahchang3339]

Is there a way for members to remove the listing after they post it? Can they manage their own postings?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Yes you can set the form as read and write

[@ImLizTho]

Hello! This is a great video, thank you. In order for someone to create an account to view listings and/or the directory, must that person create an account through WIX to view their account or can the account be set up strictly through the website itself without going through WIX first?

[@wixepicsolutions]

The question is a bit confusing, so i am going to try to make best response but you can reach me here vitzael.com and i think i would be able to answer better using a video call schedule a time that works best for you. So to create an account depending on your preference you can have people submit data and you can manually approve then they can get their account approved and create their account to update and this uses Wix sign up page ( you can also create your own design ), the other option is that they can create an account first then submit and you can just approve the account or set it to manually become public, lastly you can set a membership or plan so they pay fist then create the account and then add their listing, all this can be done just setting up the right permissions on the page and collection.

[@ragztowrenchz9519]

Im stuck at the listings collection it won't let me reference the private members collection in reference members field it only lets me reference the listing collection there are no other options in the dropdown section. Is there an update that changed that and if so how would i reference it now?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Hi there are a few reasons why that could be, I will help you send me a message here vitzael.com

[@wixepicsolutions]

HI, i just find out that Wix did and update so you have to turn on this on the Advance Collections settings then turn on Use Wix app collections

[@ragztowrenchz9519]

Thanks that fixed the issue

[@timbehh]

Hi. This is working, but the different pages won't show in the menu. Just the account page. How do i fix this?

[@wixepicsolutions]

You can edit the menu and select what pages to show, if you still have issues, send me a message here vitzael.com

[@timbehh]

@@wixepicsolutions okay well since you're not joining the meeting please explain the solution here. I have a referencemembers error in my cmd. I also still can't see the different pages on the account.

[@susieparker-garrick9236]

If you had a member that had multiple listings, how would they be able to see and edit them all? Have you done a video on that, if that makes sense.

[@wixepicsolutions]

There are a few ways, 1. Is you can create a form that looks like when they submit the data but you will add a dropdown that will filter each listing and whatever the selection it will display on the form so they can update, this uses code, 2 you can use a repeater add also all the elements inside the repeater and inside the repeater a button with update then connected to a dataset read and write and it will do the same. Send me a message here vitzael.com I can also help you super fast

[@Hotspot87]

On the update page, Go to Add elements - Input - Checkboxes - Dropdown and connect it to the title of your listings. That's what I did and worked like a charm!

[@mugabiimran]

Very much appreciated 😉

[@wixepicsolutions]

Thank you so much for the support

[@leonard2leonbaca]

Once the data is submitted, can I download as a CSV file? Also I can Upload the data?

[@wixepicsolutions]

You can download the data as CSV file from the collection or do you want to have the data download after gets submitted?

[@craftystudios5417]

When you said 'If you have access to Wix Studio, I can send you the template', do you mean a template with this script already created, and then only needs modifying to our needs? If the answer is yes, can I please have the template? Side note: Is it possible to have multiple web sites with wix, using EITHER Wix Standard and Wix Studios? Or is it the case that if one of your Wix web sites uses Wix Studio, then , all your web sites must use Wix Studios?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Hi, send me a message here vitzael.com and lets connect

[@hashmalmal]

Add Listing tab doesn't appear in the Member Page Menu. How to fit that?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Use create new member page, if you still dont see it send me a message vitzael.com i can help you find it.

[@izabelsimiyu3241]

@@wixepicsolutions it doesnt appear on mine as well

[@ginageraci4376]

any chance you can provide instructions on how to make this directory searchable? (Specifically, business name, description, keywords need to be searchable)

[@wixepicsolutions]

Yes my most recent video I have uploaded shows how to search any database, if you still have questions or need help I can help you or guide you, send me a message here vitzael.com or you can watch the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z52pn4GNgMqIrrs

[@JennLynnCannon]

cannot install the members area app on my wix site...maybe there's something wrong?

[@wixepicsolutions]

send me a message here vitzael.com, I can help you troubleshoot it

[@secondexoduspreppers]

How can I get a custom-made wix business listing directory website

[@wixepicsolutions]

you can copy the code and design it as your business needs require.

[@secondexoduspreppers]

@@wixepicsolutions I’m not code savy.

[@secondexoduspreppers]

@@wixepicsolutions would you be willing to help me customise it?

[@secondexoduspreppers]

Can I contact you directly please

[@johngaulton2022]

How do you restrict them to 1 listing?

[@wixepicsolutions]

there are 2 ways, one just set one form to read and write that way they can only add one listing, if you plan to have multiple levels where others could add more listings, then you will need to add small code to show an error and say something like, YOU CAN ONLY ADD ONE LISTING , if you need help send me a message here vitzael.com, and I can help you accomplish this or show you how.

[@johngaulton2022]

Thank you. Is there also a way you can have a button in the member area to view their listing so they can see how it looks.

[@wixepicsolutions]

@johngaulton2022 Yes u can add a repeater connected to the dataset add a button to the dynamic page and that way they can see any of their listings, let me know if you need help I can show you how.

[@johngaulton2022]

@@wixepicsolutions just add a button to the member page and link to dataset?

[@wixepicsolutions]

send me a message here i can show you how. vitzael.com

[@mikev751]

When I try to connect the submit button to "submit" it does not show as active. Also cannot find the "read" and "write" for the dataset

[@wixepicsolutions]

The read and write will be in the dataset, send me a message and I will help you. Here vitzael.com

[@mikev751]

@@wixepicsolutions found it. Wix Studio shows things a bit differently. You have to connect the collection to a "Form Dataset" instead of a simple "dataset". I'll get in touch with you for some consultancy. Tks a lot

[@AmaraESL]

For me neither reference members nor public profile fields are collecting data. What am I doing wrong?

[@wixepicsolutions]

Check your permissions, on the dataset, you can also check if the button has a handler to submit data, lastly check the code to see if your collection name is the same as the code, send me a message I can check or troubleshoot it for you, here is how you can reach me vitzael.com

[@AmaraESL]

thank you for your reply. Most likely it is with the code as I didn't edit it at all and not even sure if I added the correct one. I will submit a contact form with you@@wixepicsolutions

[@Noanbor]

How would I make it so users can make there own listings, and they would pay a membership or something to have a number of listings

[@wixepicsolutions]

Hi, if you watch this video you noticed they can add their own listing if you want to add pay membership just install the wix pricing plans and then on the permissions for adding a listing set it to the level of membership you created.

[@Noanbor]

@@wixepicsolutionsgreat can they also pay more to have the item featured or at the top?

[@Noanbor]

Also is it possible to have like a map of some sort that shows all listings

[@chaitanyainnarayanaeducation]

i want listing templet for create boarding listing

[@wixepicsolutions]

Is possible, send me a message here vitzael.com

[@chaitanyainnarayanaeducation]

Hi

[@wixepicsolutions]

@@chaitanyainnarayanaeducation how are you

[@wendygayl]

How much do you charge to complete a website like this? THANK YOU

[@wixepicsolutions]

Hi, it depends on many things like functionality and number of pages if you like send me a message here vitzael.com, we can get on a zoom call to see what the project is about and I can also share some ideas. Blessings.

[@wendygayl]

Already sent you a couple of emails - do I need to only go to the website? THANKS!!! @@wixepicsolutions

[@christyaran]

Do you offer training? Can we hire you to help walk us through what we need/ want? Im tech saavy, but just need someone to help me do it one time & I should be able to do it on my own from there on, but Id like help with what Im needing.

[@wixepicsolutions]

Hi of course I can teach you and show you some tools to create code faster, send me a message here vitzael.com

[@bankonitbilliards300]

Wix makes things so difficult...whoever created this platform is on lsd

[@wixepicsolutions]

LOL, yes there are many things that might not be available but is because originally it was meant just for anyone to just drag and drop but now they are getting better, so if you try Wix Studio you will see lots of progress.

[@ahmed11782]

Thank you sir. You are awesome! Please create a complete a dynamic content type project .

[@wixepicsolutions]

@@ahmed11782 I will thank you for the feedback