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Add alphabetical browsing when names are known

Alphabetical browsing helps visitors who already know a name. It is less useful for people who need help choosing a type of provider.

Directoryz editorial guide · Updated September 7, 2026

Put it into practice

Use it as a secondary route beside categories or search. Decide how numbers, punctuation, and renamed organizations are sorted.

Worked example · illustrative

What this looks like

A member directory can offer A–Z browsing for known organizations while keeping expertise filters for discovery.

Before you move on

Does the ordering match what visitors would expect from the displayed name?

Write down the evidence for your answer. If you cannot point to a concrete example, revise the work before treating it as ready.

A repeatable workflow

  1. Start with a real visitor question.
  2. Test labels against representative listings.
  3. Keep category changes understandable for editors and visitors.

Your working notes

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Where Directoryz fits

Directoryz supports directory publishing, listings and custom fields, CSV imports, submission review, and workspace operations. These guides include editorial workflows you can carry out with a worksheet or your own tools. They do not imply that every audit, reminder, verification, or integration is automated by Directoryz.

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