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Hello there!! 👋
Today's challenge is to create a resource directory using Bettermode.
Turn your lists and spreadsheets into a visual, searchable, directory that you can share with others! Let's dive in and learn the basics of Bettermode while building something awesome in just 30 minutes.
You've got this! 💪
Task for the day 📝
🧱 Project: How to build a resource directory with no-code
⏲️ Estimated time: 30 minutes
🛠️ Tools: Bettermode
Context building 🏔
Today you’ll be creating a resource directory!
In its most simple form, a resource directory is a categorised list of information. Resource directories can be created for personal use, but are especially common in publishing, online learning and software communities.
You might be familiar with Product Hunt, one of the most popular resources for tech enthusiasts for discovering new products and services. At it’s core, Product Hunt is a resource directory, with functionality to aid product discovery and encourage community engagement.
Today, you’re going to be building your own micro-version of Product Hunt! 🤯
But first, why do no-code directory builders like Bettermode even exist?
Think of how most people manage their frequently used resources:
- Unorganised, unsynced bookmarks across multiple devices
- Text files and folders scattered across desktops
- Incomplete spreadsheets lost to the cloud
You can waste hours searching for that one thing that you know you wrote down somewhere...🤦
Resource directories put an end to all of these problems by centralising your resources in one platform, making them easy to access, discover and share.
One other question to ponder: could there be untapped value in your resources?
Maybe you’re already sitting on a valuable curation of resources that others could benefit from? Perhaps you’ve a record of all the best sushi restaurants in your county or state? Maybe you know all the best beginner level resources for learning ChatGPT? Have a list of the best haircare companies and products for curly hair? These are all ideas that might lend themselves to useful resource directories and potential micro-communities.
In this lesson you’ll learn:
- The benefits of resource directories
- How to use Bettermode’s templates to get a resource directory off the ground FAST
- Core functions of resource directories
Let's prep 🥗
In this lesson you’re going to use Bettermode to create a resource directory for podcasters. Let’s call it “Podcast Hunt” 👀
Have another niche idea for a resource directory? Feel free to get creative and create that instead, using the guide as an aid.
There are a lot of steps in the step-by-step guide for this lesson, but fear not, follow the steps in the guide, and you will be able to enjoy your brand-new resource directory in under 30 minutes. 💪🏾
Here’s an overview of the building stages for this project:
- Create a resource directory, starting with a Bettermode template.
- Remove existing contents from the template.
- Add and categorise your own contents (products, a community perk and a discussion post).
- Configure the navigation so that members can easily find what they’re looking for.
- Customise the look of your resource directory.
🔥 Get ready to build!
To make your life easier when you build, it’s good to get some practical stuff out the way first. Follow these steps so you’re ready to build:
- Sign up for an account with Bettermode and watch their onboarding video
- Download the below logo (for step 137 in the lesson) here:
Time to cook 👩🍳
Follow the steps below to build…
- Sign up for your account with Bettermode.
- Read the overview in the “Let’s prep” section above. It’ll help you understand the build phases before you start building.
- Follow this step-by-step guide to build a resource directory using no-code!
That’s a wrap, we hope you found this lesson helpful!
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