Web Parts
Site Directory Favourites
Display your saved Site Directory favourites as a simple list — ideal for a “My Apps” / “My Favourite Sites” panel.
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Get Site Directory Favourites Working in 3 Steps
5-10 minutes
Prerequisites
- Bonzai 2 package installed on your site
- Site Directory web part is available (users save favourites from there)
1
Add the web part
Edit your page and add “Bonzai Site Directory Favourites”.
2
Have users favourite sites
Users add favourites in the Site Directory (star/favourite action). This web part displays those favourites.
3
Optional: add a “Show More” link
Configure a link that takes users to a full Site Directory page (for adding/removing favourites).
When to Use This Web Part
Use this when you need to...
- Create a “My Apps” panel that reflects what users actually use
- Add a lightweight personalised navigation section to a homepage
- Provide quick access to frequently used sites without curating a separate list
Best page locations
- Homepages — “My Apps” / “My Sites” widget
- Department hubs — quick personalized links
- Dashboard pages — small navigation panel
Consider alternatives when...
- • Organization-wide featured sites — use Favourite Sites (list-based)
- • A searchable site catalog — use Site Directory
Related web parts:
Site Directory — you want discovery/search and the ability to favourite sitesFavourite Sites — you want curated favourites driven by a SharePoint list
How it Works
This web part shows the current user’s favourites saved from Site Directory. It updates automatically as favourites change.
Personalised per user (browser storage)
Favourites are stored per user in the browser. That means a user’s favourites list can vary by browser/device, and private/guest sessions may block saving.
Common Configurations
My Apps (compact)
- Show paging: On
- Items per page: 6
- Chrome: Title and border
My Favourite Sites (no border)
- Chrome: Title only
- Fixed height: Auto
- Show more link: Off
“Add to My Apps” link
- Show more text: Add to My Apps
- Show more URL: link to your Site Directory page
- Helps users manage favourites
Reference
Key Web Part Settings
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Title | Header title shown above the list |
| Chrome | None / Title only / Border only / Title and border |
| Fixed height | Optional fixed height (adds scrolling inside the web part) |
| Show more link | Optional action link (commonly used to open a Site Directory page) |
| Paging | Enable paging and choose items per page |
Pair it with Site Directory
Add Site Directory Favourites to the homepage, and link “Show more” to a dedicated Site Directory page so users can quickly add/remove favourites.
Design note
This web part is intentionally minimal: it’s designed to be a compact list that fits in a narrow column.