How to Create Pre-Filtered Exhibitor Lists

Though you can always apply filters to your exhibitor list, you may want to go a step further and create pre-filtered lists that display only specific entries.

For example, by default an exhibitor list shows all active records with filters available in the sidebar. You can instead pre-filter the list to only show specific entries—for instance, exhibitors tagged as “Retail”.

📝 Step 1: Prepare Your Exhibitor Data

Before creating filtered lists, ensure that:

1. All exhibitor data has been imported into the CMS.

2. Exhibitors have been tagged correctly.

3. If you plan to use product categories for filtering, ensure these categories have been set up in advance.

   • Guide to creating categories

➕ Step 2: Create a New Page and Add a Section

1. Go to Pages > Add Page.

2. Give your page a name and create a section.

3. Open your section/article and click the Widgets icon (magic wand).

4. Select the Exhibitors widget.

⚙️ Step 3: Configure the Exhibitors Widget

Within the Settings tab, adjust options such as:

• Template: grid, list, carousel, etc.

• Number of entries to display on the page.

• Grouping/ordering of exhibitor records (choose “Library Setting” to use settings from the Exhibitors module).

The Advanced Settings allow further customization of the widget’s styling.

🔍 Step 4: Apply Pre-Filters

The Search and Filters tab is the key to creating a pre-filtered list. You can filter exhibitors by:

• Search term: Enter any word or phrase.

• Search by field: Select a specific field or leave blank to search all fields.

• Status: Filter by E-Zone statuses (e.g., Premium or Enhanced listings).

• Field completion: Filter only exhibitors who have uploaded certain information (e.g., a logo).

• Category: Filter by any assigned category (e.g., Retail, Technology).

⚙️ Step 5: Add User-Filterable Options (Optional)

If you want visitors to further refine the list:

1. Go to User filterable fields in the widget.

2. Select which filters should be available to users.

3. Drag and drop to create a custom order for the filter options.

💾 Step 6: Save Your Widget and Page

1. Click Update Widget at the bottom.

2. Click Save Page to finalize your pre-filtered exhibitor list.

This method allows you to create curated exhibitor lists that display only the entries you want, improving user experience and directing attention to specific exhibitors.