Overview

Yes—Duda websites can be integrated with IDX Broker.

While Duda is a modern, cost-effective website builder, IDX Broker integration is not plug-and-play. Most implementations require manual setup using HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript.

This is mainly due to differences in how each platform handles responsive behavior on mobile devices.

Key Consideration: Mobile Design Differences

• Duda uses adaptive design (serves layouts based on device type)
• IDX Broker uses responsive design (content adjusts fluidly to screen size)

Because of this, additional adjustments are often needed to ensure IDX pages display correctly on mobile.

Integration Methods

Method A: Dynamic Wrapper + Expandable Menu (Recommended)

This is the most common and recommended approach.

How it works:

• Create a dynamic wrapper that matches your Duda site
• Use CSS to adapt the Duda navigation for IDX mobile pages
• IDX pages inherit your site’s header/footer styling

Basic Steps:

1. Create a hidden “IDX Template” page in Duda
2. Add a placeholder element and grab its ID using inspector tools
3. Generate a dynamic wrapper URL
4. Add it in IDX Broker:
   • Design → Website → Wrappers → Dynamic
5. Enable HTTPS in IDX Broker
6. Customize header/footer behavior with CSS for mobile

Pros:

• Best SEO performance
• Seamless branding
• Fully integrated experience

Cons:

• Requires CSS and setup time

Method B: IDX Broker Mobile Wrapper

This method creates a custom mobile experience inside IDX Broker.

How it works:

• Enable mobile wrappers in IDX Broker
• Build a custom mobile header and footer using HTML/CSS
• Inject them into IDX pages

Pros:

• Full control over mobile layout
• Cleaner mobile experience

Cons:

• More development effort
• Requires maintaining separate mobile structure

Method C: iFrame Integration

Embed IDX pages directly into a Duda page using an iframe.

<iframe width="100%" height="100%" src="https://yoururl/idx/search/advanced"></iframe>

Pros:

• Very easy to implement

Cons:

• Poor SEO (content may not be indexed)
• Fixed height issues
• Less flexible UX

Method D: Duda Custom Widget (API-Based)

Use Duda’s widget builder to integrate IDX features via API.

Pros:

• Highly customizable
• Can create unique search experiences

Cons:

• Requires development knowledge
• Not beginner-friendly

Best Practice Recommendation

For most users, Method A (Dynamic Wrapper) is the best balance of:

• SEO performance
• User experience
• Maintainability

Troubleshooting

IDX pages don’t match site design

• Confirm dynamic wrapper is configured correctly
• Clear wrapper cache in IDX: Design → Website → Wrappers

Mobile layout looks broken

• Check CSS media queries
• Ensure header/footer adjustments are applied

IDX styles not applying

• Make sure HTTPS is enabled in IDX Broker
• IDX CSS only applies to secure pages

Changes not showing

• Clear wrapper cache after updates

Additional Notes

• Integration requires basic knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Not a drag-and-drop setup like WordPress plugins
• Duda offers strong design flexibility and lower cost compared to many real estate platforms

🤖 Zendesk AI / Answer Bot Intents

Intent: Does Duda work with IDX Broker

User might ask:

• “Does Duda support IDX Broker?”
• “Can I use IDX on a Duda site?”

Answer:
Yes, Duda works with IDX Broker, but it requires manual integration using wrappers, custom code, or widgets. It’s not a one-click setup.

Intent: Best way to integrate IDX on Duda

User might ask:

• “What’s the best way to add IDX to Duda?”

Answer:
The recommended method is using a dynamic wrapper. It provides the best SEO, branding consistency, and overall user experience.

Intent: Why does IDX look broken on mobile

User might ask:

• “Why does my IDX layout look wrong on mobile?”

Answer:
Duda uses adaptive design while IDX Broker uses responsive design. You may need CSS adjustments or a mobile wrapper to fix layout issues.

Intent: Easy way to add IDX to Duda

User might ask:

• “What’s the easiest way to add IDX?”

Answer:
Using an iframe is the easiest method, but it’s not recommended due to SEO and usability limitations.

Intent: IDX styles not applying

User might ask:

• “Why isn’t my IDX styling working?”

Answer:
Make sure HTTPS is enabled in your IDX Broker account. IDX styles only apply to secure (HTTPS) pages.