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How to use the People plugin

Create profiles, directories, catalog-style entries, and searchable lists with the People plugin

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The People plugin lets you add profiles with names, photos, descriptions, and contact links. It’s perfect for team directories, sponsor lists, catalogs, or any structured set of items where each entry includes details, media, and optional actions

Requirements

  • This is a Boost plugin available on specific plans only.

How to use the People plugin

  1. Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation

  2. Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace

    • Search for People, then click Add Plugin

    • Name your plugin and choose whether to add it to the side menu, then click Add

  3. Stay in the Content tab

    • Choose how to add data

      1. Import Data to upload a CSV file

        1. Click Get Template to download the CSV format

        2. Fill out fields such as first name, last name, phone number, image URL, and more

        3. Click Import CSV File to upload your completed sheet

      2. Generate AI Data to automatically create a list based on your prompt

        1. Enter a prompt describing the type of list you want

        2. Click Generate to populate sample entries

        3. Edit or delete any items as needed

      3. Enter Manually to create each profile individually

        1. Click Add a Person

        2. Upload a top image

        3. Enter first name, last name, position, email, and phone number

        4. Add description content using the WYSIWYG editor

    • Add a top image carousel

      1. Click the image carousel area to upload or select images

    • Add a plugin description

      1. Use the WYSIWYG editor to include text, images, links, or videos

    • Manage your People list

      1. Review all entries under the People section

      2. Use Sort to arrange items manually, A–Z, Z–A, newest to oldest, or oldest to newest

    • Use bulk actions

      1. Download all entries with Export CSV File

      2. Use Get Template and Import CSV File to update or replace data in bulk

    • Add contact links to a person

      1. Click Add Contact Information

      2. Choose from options such as:

        1. Send Email

        2. Call Phone Number

        3. Open Map Location

        4. SMS

        5. Social Media

        6. Web Content

        7. App Content (link to another plugin or screen)

      3. Click Save to apply the link

    • Search entries

      1. Use the search bar to quickly locate profiles, especially in large directories

  4. Click the Design tab

    • Choose a list layout for the main directory view

    • Choose an item layout for individual profile pages

    • Add a background image for the full plugin

  5. Click the Settings section

    • Choose Data Type (Datastore or Public Data)

    • Review the warning: changing data type hides previous data

    • Enable Unique Email if each entry should require a unique address

    • Update the Contact Button Text if you want to rename the call-to-action

  6. Click the Security tab

    • Turn on Require Login to restrict feature access to logged-in users

    • (Optional) Add tag-based restrictions and choose whether to match any or all tags

  7. Click the Tagging tab

    • Enter a tag name to automatically apply to users when they open this feature

    • Click Add Tag

  8. Click the Purchase tab

    • Check Require Purchase to enable

    • Choose your product type such as Single Purchase or Subscription

    • Upload an image, fill out purchase text, and success/failure messages

  9. Click the Analytics tab to see feature performance

    • Track daily views, top users, device types, and behavior patterns

    • View user engagement across all People entries

Pro tips

  • Utilize the WYSIWYG to add images, videos, or forms to enhance each person’s profile or directory entry

  • Use the People Plugin for more than people. Many apps use it for catalogs, bulletins, announcements, or structured collections

  • Get creative with contact links. Add links to sponsors, promotional pages, event info, or web resources to create rich, interactive profiles

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