Partner comparison adds a Compare checkbox to partner cards and profiles on your directory. Visitors tick up to three partners, then open a page that lines them up side by side, so they can choose without flicking between profiles. This article is for vendors who run a directory.
Who can do this: visitors to your public directory (not embedded directories) · Availability: available on request: contact PartnerPage support to turn on partner comparison.
What visitors see
Compare checkbox: on every partner card (in results and the featured carousel) and on each partner profile.
Compare partners bar: appears at the bottom of the page once a partner is picked. It shows the picks with their logos, a Clear all button and Compare, which needs at least two partners. With one pick it says "Pick one more to compare".
Up to 3 partners: once three are picked, the other checkboxes are greyed out and read "Up to 3 partners".
Picks stay put: picks are kept while the visitor searches, filters, opens profiles or reloads the page, for the rest of their visit in that browser tab.
The comparison page
The Compare partners page shows one column per partner, with:
the partner's tier (if you use tiers), logo, name and rating;
the same main button as their profile, such as Contact, Book a call or Visit site;
a Remove button.
Below that, one row per item:
each public filter, in your directory's filter order;
Locations, if your directory uses locations;
Clients, showing clients that have a logo.
A row that's empty for every partner is left out.
Only show differences
The Only show differences switch hides every row where the partners match, so what sets them apart stands out. Next to the switch, the page says how many rows are hidden.
On phones
The comparison table scrolls sideways, with the row names fixed on the left. The bottom bar shows just the count and buttons.
Common questions
How many partners can visitors compare?
Up to three at a time.
Does it work on embedded directories?
No. The Compare checkbox and bar appear only on your hosted directory.
How do I turn it on?
Contact PartnerPage support and ask for partner comparison on your directory.
Which details are compared?
Your public filters, locations and clients. Internal filters are never shown. To change what's compared, change which filters are public. Set up search filters
Can I share a comparison?
Yes. The page's address lists the partners being compared, so a visitor can copy and share the link.