PRODUCT & WEBSITE UPDATES
What’s New on Explore Foristell
See the tools, services and improvements added to make the site more useful.Directory-only interactive local map
The local map now shows only Explore Foristell directory businesses and upcoming events, with all available pins displayed initially, business-type filtering and a sticky location selector.
Try this feature →Business CRM and event listings refined
Business CRM is now the primary business-management screen, and school sport levels display beneath event titles.
Website signup forms moved to MailPoet
Newsletter signup forms now connect directly to the Foristell Friday's MailPoet list, with confirmation and improved troubleshooting.
High School Sports center expanded
School, sport and level filters, schedule importing, score recaps and duplicate protection make local sports easier to follow.
Try this feature →Business owner payments, offers and CRM tools
Listing owners can submit Venmo payments and create coupons, specials and promotions for review.
Try this feature →Foristell Friday's weekly newsletter tools
A wider mobile-friendly weekly digest now separates new listings, development, stories, community events and high school sports.
Business email and contact management
Business contact email requirements, selected-business campaigns and reusable email templates were added to the CRM.
High school schedules and game recaps
A dedicated sports center added schedule importing, upcoming games, final scores, recap pages and school branding.
Try this feature →I-70 project camera and newsletter tools
The I-70 and Route T/W project page added direct construction-camera access and the official project newsletter signup.
Facebook reminder plans and previews
Different event types can use different reminder patterns, with post previews and tracked Explore Foristell links.
Facebook event scheduling
Event reminders can be planned by event type, previewed in WordPress and linked back to Explore Foristell for tracking.
Local weather, maps and directions
The header gained a three-day forecast, while business and event pages gained maps and directions.
Directory packages and eligibility rules
Standard, Premium and complimentary Community Listing types were added, including event eligibility tied to active packages.
Business owner accounts and listing claims
Businesses gained account registration, listing claims, multiple authorized users and a dedicated owner portal.
Try this feature →Business owner event management
Approved listing owners can create and edit events tied to eligible Premium or Community Listings.
Event calendar filters and business connections
Visitors can filter events by type, business and month, while events link to their host and location.
Try this feature →Foristell history timeline restored
The public history timeline returned with room for historical photographs, maps and community contributions.
Try this feature →Explore Foristell directory and community guide launched
The site introduced local business listings, community resources, development coverage, events and local stories in one independent guide.
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