Recommended Settings for "Start Results View In"
🎯 Recommended Default Views
🏆 #1 Choice: List View 📋 (Most Universal)
- Works on all devices (desktop & mobile)
- Fastest loading speed
- Familiar to most users
- No add-ons required
🎨 Alternative: Grid View (Requires add-on)
- Modern, visual layout
- Ideal for image-heavy content
- Shows more results above the fold
- Fully mobile responsive
📋 Recommendations by Content Type
Member Listings
- List View – Shows full details
- Grid View – Great for photos/logos
- Map View – Perfect for local services
Articles / Blogs
- List View – Displays descriptions
- Grid View – Modern magazine feel
Products / Classifieds
- Grid View – Image-focused browsing
- List View – Detailed information
Events
- List View – Includes date/time details
- Map View – Displays venue locations
⚙️ Where to Set These Defaults
Path:
Settings → Design Settings → General → Search Results Pages
- Member Search Layout
- Post Search Layout
💡 Strategic Tips
Choose List View if:
- Content is text-heavy
- Budget-conscious (avoids add-on costs)
- User base is more traditional
- Detailed info is the priority
Choose Grid View if:
- Visual content is a priority
- You want a modern aesthetic
- Audience is primarily mobile
- You have the Grid View add-on
Choose Map View if:
- Directory is location-based
- Focus is on local services
- You have the Google Maps add-on
🔥 Pro Tip:
Users can always switch views. The setting here only controls the default.