Managing Speaker Records in the Speaker Module

This video tutorial demonstrates how to manage speaker records within Showoff’s Speaker Module — including adding, editing, and organizing speaker profiles for your event website.

You’ll learn how to create new speaker entries, customize how speakers are displayed, and optimize layouts for better visibility and usability.

🎯 Overview

In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to:

• Add speakers manually

• Select and customise speaker list templates

• Group speakers by session, company, or category

• Reorder speakers for improved layout and presentation

• Apply filters and SEO options for better visibility

🧩 Key Actions Covered

1️⃣ Adding Speakers Manually

You can create new speaker records directly in Showoff by entering key information such as:

• Speaker name

• Job title and company

• Biography or description

• Profile photo or headshot

• Social media or website links

Once added, speakers can be linked to seminars, sessions, or other modules.

2️⃣ Speaker List Template Options

The Speaker Module allows you to choose from multiple display templates, letting you control how speaker profiles appear across your site.
Common options include:

• Grid layouts for visual browsing

• List layouts for simplified text-heavy displays

• Profile pages linked from list items

You can preview template styles in Showoff before finalising your selection.

3️⃣ Grouping Options

Speakers can be grouped to improve navigation and user experience.
Typical grouping methods include:

• By Session (auto-grouped via seminar linkage)

• By Company or Organisation

• By Topic, Category, or Track

Grouping helps audiences find relevant speakers faster and enhances overall site structure.

4️⃣ Ordering Options

Control the order of speakers displayed within lists using the available ordering settings:

• Alphabetical order (A–Z or Z–A)

• Manual order (drag-and-drop or numeric value)

• By date or session time (if applicable)

Ordering ensures the most relevant or high-profile speakers appear prominently.

💡 Tip

If you’re using Showoff, you can manage and preview your speaker settings live. Remember to click Save after any edits to confirm your changes.