SEO upgrades include new profile URLs
Dear members and student affiliates,
We’re excited to announce that the launch of the new Online Directory of Editors (ODE) is coming soon! Here is some important information about what to expect with the new ODE.
📌 New URLs for ODE listings
To improve search engine optimization (SEO) and visibility, every listing in the ODE will have a new URL.
New ODE URLs will contain each member’s full name and will look something like editors.ca/directory/jane-doe.
Please be sure to make note of your listing’s updated URL once the new ODE launches and update any bookmarks, links in email signatures, marketing materials, etc.
🔍 Improved search functionality
In addition to improving SEO, our website developer has focused on fixing problems with the current directory’s search. Employers using the new ODE to hire an editor can expect better functioning keyword and postal code searches.
🔒 One-day content freeze in effect Monday, August 18, 2025
To prepare for the launch of the new directory, we will ask all members to refrain from updating their profiles in the ODE via the Findjoo member portal. This freeze, which is expected to take one day, is to give the development team time to migrate each profile to the new directory.
The freeze will conclude with the launch of the new ODE.
📅 New Online Directory of Editors launches Tuesday, August 19, 2025
We expect the new ODE to launch on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The national office will send an email notice when this is done.
What you need to do now
No action on your part is needed at this time. The national office will follow up with instructions when the content freeze begins and again when the new ODE is live.
Thanks for your cooperation! Stay tuned for more details.
National Executive Council
Editors Canada