Why: Understanding the member experience is crucial for optimizing your app and keeping subscribers engaged. By knowing how members interact with content, you can enhance their journey and improve satisfaction.
Navigate: This guide covers member-facing features. Most are enabled via App Station.
Quick Start
Explore how members discover content through search, categories, and filters.
Show members how to save favorites and create personal lists.
Explain the process for rating and commenting on recipes.
Guide members on following meal plans and generating shopping lists.
Demonstrate using Cooking Mode for a step-by-step cooking experience.
Help members set personal preferences, including measurement systems and dietary restrictions.
Instruct members on installing the app on their phones.
Discovering Content
Members can easily find content through various methods:
Search
Members can use the search bar to quickly locate specific recipes, meal plans, or resources by entering keywords. Search bars are exposed via the Search block on List pages.
Categories
Content is organized into categories, allowing members to browse through topics of interest. This makes it easy to explore new recipes or meal plans.
Filters
Members can apply filters to narrow down their search results based on dietary preferences, preparation time, and more. This helps them find exactly what they need.
Saving Favorites and Creating Personal Lists
Members can save their favorite content for easy access later. Here’s how:
Favorites: By clicking the heart icon on any content card or detail page, members can bookmark recipes, meal plans, and more.
Personal Lists: Members can create custom lists to organize their favorite content, such as "Quick Dinners" or "Healthy Snacks." Each list can include any content type available in the app.
Rating and Commenting on Recipes
Members can provide feedback on recipes by rating and commenting:
Ratings: Members can rate recipes on a 5-star scale. They must provide feedback text to explain their rating.
Comments: Members can leave comments on recipes, allowing them to share their thoughts or ask questions. Admins can reply to these comments, fostering engagement.
Following Meal Plans and Generating Shopping Lists
Members can follow meal plans to simplify their cooking:
Meal Plans: Members can select meal plans that suit their dietary needs and preferences. Each plan outlines what to cook for the week.
Shopping Lists: When following a meal plan, members can generate a shopping list that includes all necessary ingredients. The app organizes items by aisle for efficient shopping.
Using Cooking Mode
Cooking Mode offers a distraction-free experience for members while they cook:
Step-by-Step Navigation: Members can swipe through recipe steps one at a time, keeping their focus on the task at hand.
Full-Screen Display: Each step is displayed in full screen, with images or videos to guide members.
Ingredient Reference: Members can view a list of ingredients in a slide-in drawer, which adjusts based on the number of servings they choose.
Setting Personal Preferences
Members can personalize their experience by setting preferences:
Measurement System: Members can choose between metric and imperial units for ingredient measurements.
Dietary Restrictions: Members can specify allergens and dietary preferences, ensuring they only see content that fits their needs.
Installing the App on Their Phone
Members can install the app on their mobile devices for easy access:
PWA Installation: Members can install the app directly from their browser. A prompt will appear, allowing them to add the app to their home screen for quick access.
Related Features
Favorites System: Learn more about how members can bookmark content.
User Lists System: Explore how members can create and manage custom lists.
Ratings System: Understand how members can provide feedback on content.
Comments System: Discover how members can leave comments and interact with admins.
Shopping List System: Find out how shopping lists are generated from meal plans.
Cooking Mode: Review the features of Cooking Mode for a better cooking experience.
User Preferences System: Understand how members can set their dietary preferences and restrictions.