Structured Domains started with a simple idea. Build a platform that's based on data. That's what structures are. They are customizable types of content. Unlike regular directories that have the same listing type for all categories, structures allow you to create custom listing types for each category.
Listing Structure DesignDesign a unique structure for your content. Each structure type can be made out of different data elements. Here are some of the elements:
- Simple elements.
Single line text, Number, Yes no, Link, Multi line text, HTML, Date & Time. For example, a number element can represent the number of years a tennis instructor has been teaching. A multi line text element can be used to store his biography.
- Choice elements.
Multi choice, Single choice. Using a tennis instructor as example, single choice can be used for gender. Multi choice can be used for teaching level: beginner, intermediate or advanced.
- Tables.
Table columns can be made of simple types like Text, Single / Multi choice, Numbers, Dates, Ranges, Days of week, Prices and more. For example, the price of a tennis lesson can depend on duration, group size, membership. However, a price of scuba dive can depend on number of dive tanks and level of certification.
- Pictures & Videos
Allows your structures to have picture albums & video.
- Ratings, Reviews & Comments.
Define different rating types. Allow comments & reviews on your pages.
- Map.
Allows structures to be location aware and be found on a map.
- Relationships between structures.
For example, you can create relationship (Structure link) between tennis courts and instructors or relationship (Child Link) between a tennis club and all the programs they offer. Or you can create relationship based on proximity (Structures Around).
- Payment & Cancellation policy.
You can offer 3 Payment Models for your customers. Lead generation, full payment or deposit model. You can also add Cancellation policy element that will automatically control cancellations.