Resource Guide Template

Resource Directory
Resource Guide
Public Directory

Create a public directory or knowledge base and start collecting submissions from users.

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What can I do with this resource guide template?

The main purpose of this template is to help you create a library of public resources and start collecting submissions from users.
Here are the workflows it supports:

Resource listing

Show a searchable list of resources in a public-facing or gated site.

User submissions

Allow users to submit resources for review with a simple submission process.

Search and filtering

Make it easy to search and filter to find information.

Contact form

Provide a contact form for enquiries about the directory.

Email capture

Capture user emails to begin building an email list.

Gated or ungated access

Allow visitors to access the guide without an account (or create enable accounts & logins).

Why create a resource guide with Softr? 


This free template lets you build a custom resource guide on top of Airtable data, perfect for public directories or knowledge bases with external access.


The template also allows users to contribute to the directory by submitting resources for review. The resource submission form can be linked to the Airtable base, where you maintain your library (and keep everything in one place).  

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How this template works  


To start using the resource guide template:



  • Click Use template
  • Sign up or log in to your Softr account (it’s free, no credit card required!)
  • Connect your data source (Airtable)
  • Map your data to pre-set fields and pages to replace mock data
  • Set up user groups and permissions
  • Test each workflow, integrating with other tools as needed (e.g. Zapier, Make, Stripe)
  • Publish and share the URL


For a more detailed overview, check out our tutorial:

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Our awesome features

“I’ve been impressed with the flexility of Softr. The ability to pull data from different Airtable bases into different blocks and display them on one page was one of the main reasons I chose Softr.”

Dan Smith, Director, DS Automotive

Frequently asked questions

If you’ve built a resource guide that provides clear value to your users, you can certainly start thinking of ways to monetize it. One of the common ways of monetizing resource guides is providing the visitors with a free sample (e.g. a few items from each category) to get a taste of the product and charging for the full database. Other monetization options include ads, a subscription-based model (makes sense if the directory is frequently updated with new entries and/or there are additional services available for paid customers), partnership with featured companies to earn affiliate commissions, and so on.

As soon as you click the Use the template button, you'll be immediately taken to Softr studio and can start working on the template. If you don't have a Softr account, you'll be prompted to register first (a Free account will work just fine).

All the Softr templates are completely free of charge and can be used with any of the Softr subscription plans. However, Free and Starter plans have a limitation on the number of application users, so you might need to consider a higher subscription plan if you need more people to have access.

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