Custom Section

What is a custom section block?

"Custom section" is a content block you can add to your guidebook.

How to use a custom section?

"Custom section" blocks are used to add detailed, custom information to your guidebook.

For example:

1. How operate the coffee machine;
2. How to use the hot tub, pool or sauna;
3. A section about a local cafe, restaurant, bar, pub or club.

You can tailor "Custom sections" to your own specific needs.

Where to place a custom section?

You can add the "Custom section" block both as a first level block or as a nested block.

Every new content block that you'll add to your guidebook, regardless of its type, will be placed at the bottom of your existing content blocks on the left hand side editor.

When to create a custom section as a first level block?

You would create a custom section block as a first level block if there are no default topical sections that cover a certain question your guests might have.

When to add a custom section as a nested block?

You would add a custom section block as a second or third level block (nested block) to describe instructions for a certain appliance, equipment, amenity etc. For example:

1. You would nest a custom section block "Coffee Machine Instructions" under a first level block "Kitchen".
2. You would nest a custom section block "Lilly's Burger Place" under a second level block "Restaurants".
3. You would nest a custom section block "John's Fishing Activity" under a second level block "Activities".

1. Adding a custom section

Add a custom section as a first level block:

1. Click on "Add block" at the top of guidebook editor.
2. Select "Custom section".
3. The new block will be automatically placed at the bottom of your existing blocks.

Add a custom section as a nested block:

1. Click on the "Black plus" icon on either the first or second level block under which you want to nest the custom section block.
2. Select "Custom section".
3. The new block will be automatically placed at the bottom of your existing blocks.

VIDEO: The "Custom section" block is nested under the first level block - Arrival Information.

RESULT: "Custom section" becomes a second level block.

VIDEO: The "Custom section" block is nested under the second level block - Driving directions.

RESULT: "Custom section" becomes a third level block.

2. Editing the custom section block

Edit the block content:

• Select an "Icon" from the dropdown menu for the block.
• Type in the "Title" for the block.
• Type in the most important information/instructions for your guests in the block's "Description".

You have access to rich text editor to format the text/instructions. To use the rich text editor, navigate to the top toolbar in block's "Description" section.

• You can add headings and paragraphs.
• You can make text bold, underline it or make it italic.
• You can create numbered lists.
• You can add links.
• You can add images and videos from you YouTube.

To hide the block so it is not visible to your guests:

1. Click the "Green slider" button at the top right to hide the block.
2. To make the block visible to your guests, simply click the same slider button once again.

3. Adding images

Adding images to the block:

There are 2 ways how you can add images to your content block:

1. Upload them from your device.
2. Import them from an existing OTA listing.

To add images from your device:

1. Click on "Upload form your device".
2. A prompt will come up asking you to select the images you want to add.

To import images from an existing OTA listing:

1. Click on "Import from listing".
2. Copy and paste in your listing link.

IMPORTANT: The link that you paste in must be guest-facing listing link. 

Supported OTA listings include:

• Airbnb
• Booking com
• VRBO
• Google

4. Adding a map pin

You can "Add a map pin" if you want to display this content block on the interactive map as a pin so your guests can easily find the information they need.

When should I add a map pin?

Rule of thumb: use the map pin feature if the content block has location specific information about a certain thing to do or see that you think your guests should try out or do.

Here are some examples:

• Places to eat: cafes, restaurants, bars etc.
• Shopping: grocery stores, shopping malls etc.
• Activities: theme parks, museums, casinos, clubs etc.
• Must see places: parks, beaches, historic places etc.
• Location based amenities: boat docks, parking, resort amenities etc.

How to add a map pin?

1. Click on "Add map pin".
2. Type in the address of the location you want to show on the map.
3. Select an icon that best describes the location.
4. Click "Save".

If you want to delete/remove the map pin, simply click on "Delete".

If you want to make some changes to the map pin, click on "Edit".