=== GeoDirectory - WordPress Business Directory Plugin and Classified Ads Listings === Contributors: stiofansisland, paoltaia, ayecode Donate link: https://wpgeodirectory.com Tags: business directory, listings, directory plugin, classifieds, member directory, real-estate, job board, Directory, classified ads, staff directory, company directory, team directory, chamber of commerce directory, church directory, address book, contact directory, local business directory, listings directory, link directory Requires at least: 4.5 Tested up to: 6.0 Stable tag: 2.2.13 Requires PHP: 5.6 License: GPLv3 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Top Business Directory plugin for WordPress. Build a City Business Directory, Classified Ads, Real Estate Directory, Job Board, Member Directory == Description == Harness the leading Business Directory Plugin for WordPress to help listings everywhere get found by the right people. No matter what you need to build, be it a City Directory, a Job Board, a Real Estate Listings website, or a Classifieds Website, GeoDirectory turns any WordPress theme into a robust search network for users. Add all your business listings at once and tap into an impressive set of shortcodes, blocks, and widgets to set up intuitive, location-based website directories. Do it all stress-free and in style with 100% compatible WordPress page builders like Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, and Oxygen! ✅ [Addons](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/category/addons/) ✅ [Themes](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/category/themes/) ✅ [Demos](https://demos.ayecode.io/) ✅ [Docs](https://docs.wpgeodirectory.com/) ✅ [Showcase](https://wpgeodirectory.com/category/showcase/) == ⚡ TOP RATED BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN WITH +450 5 STARS REVIEWS == = READ WHAT USERS SAY ABOUT GEODIRECTORY = >👉 __Fantastic Plugin w/ An Awesome Team Behind It__ >⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ >GeoDirectory was exactly the tool that I needed to get my directory needs met. The tool is incredibly powerful with a wide arrange of tools and fantastic integration with BeaverBuilder. The support team was incredibly helpful in navigating any new territory we ran into. >💁 chimostudios (@chimostudios) >👉 __Flexible and powerful plugin with amazing support__ >⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ >I switched from another directory listing plugin to GeoDirectory a couple of weeks ago and I think I'm sticking with GD. I’m still moving up the learning curve, but I can see that GD could be a powerful plugin for what I'm trying to do. The support has been fantastic so far. The support team is very responsive and they really try to resolve any issues. They were already helpful answering support tickets that I raised even before I bought my GD membership. >💁 njsamsatli (@njsamsatli) >👉 __Great plugin, wonderful add-ons and fantastic support!!__ >⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ >Like many others I tried other plugins and even a listing theme, none gave me the options, flexibility and seamless integration with Elementor that GeoDirectory did. I worked with the free core GeoDirectory plugin for awhile (which did everything I needed it to) before I finally pulled the trigger and bought the membership giving me full access to all their add-ons and I'm so very happy I did! The add-ons will take your site to a whole new level. Support is simply the best. Fast, friendly and totally clear. You will never have to open another support ticket to explain the answer to the first 🙂 GeoDirectory is absolutely brilliant!! >💁 isla2 (@isla2) >👉 __Amazing Directory Plugin__ >⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ >This is a truly amazing directory plugin. Very solid and extremely configurable. And the most important of all, it works with all themes with minimal css changes (or no changes at all). The free support offered here is fast and acccurate. From the 4 plugins i tried, this is the only one that fulfilled my needs. >💁 dimal (@dimalifragis) == 🔥 OUTSTANDING ELEMENTOR INTEGRATION 🔥 == [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEdOOucOtUg] == ⚡ BE THE GO-TO GUIDING HAND FOR PROFESSIONALS: SAY HELLO TO THE WORLD'S BEST WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN == Our dedicated team continuously refines every point of the search process (since 2011!), so your visitors walk away with a productive session on GeoDirectory every time. == ⚡ SCALE YOUR DIRECTORY WITH A RELIABLE, PROFICIENT DATABASE == Got millions of listings? Massive traffic? Skip the bugs, lags, and crashes with GeoDirectory – the only WordPress directory plugin capable of taking you to the global scale without friction. Our unparalleled, highly-optimized database structure and queries can handle any scale you throw at it. ALL OTHER PLUGINS WILL FAIL AT THIS, GUARANTEED. == ⚡ ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE – DELIVER SPEEDY RESULTS == Get free and paid listings (with the Price Manager add-on) in front of visitors within seconds with our rocket-fast search engine that finds local business listings on demand. With the attractive, easy-to-use user interface and slick back-end configurations, you can make your directory website the staple for high-end results and performance. == ⚡ DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY + COUNTLESS OF DIRECTORY THEMES == The design of your online directory website is limitless with a wide array of themes and handy page-builder integrations. Need to add that personal touch? Developers can build on GeoDirectory freely using hooks (actions and filters). == ⚡ HOW IT WORKS - SET UP OUR FREE WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN IN NO TIME == As one of the top wordpress directory plugins, GeoDirectory is armed with a well-thought-out arsenal of features to make the setup process for your website as easy as possible. 1. **Create your local directory**. Build your website quickly using the best WordPress page builders like Gutenberg. Focus on local businesses around a street or in a city with our free version, and gain the ability to *add multiple locations or go global with our premium multi-location add-on*. 2. **Publish your listing submission form**. Use GeoDirectory's intuitive *drag-and-drop form builder* (with over 40 field types + fully customizable form fields as an add-on) to let people add listings to your directory. Business owners can now also add extended operating hours for listings. Design the tabs of your listings as you wish with the tab builder. 3. **Upload all of your listings at once**. Fill up your online directory effortlessly with a quick *CSV import or export for listings, categories, and reviews*. Conveniently edit your data offline and let everything auto-update with a re-import. 4. **Tap into 40+ widgets, shortcodes, and blocks to improve the user experience**. Use tools like the *Google Maps and [Analytics](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/google-analytics/) widgets* to help businesses get found quicker and allow them to keep tabs on traffic and user behavior. Multilingual site? GeoDirectory is *[100% WPML compatible](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/wpml-multilingual/)*. You can even *enable user reviews and business inquiries* with form integrations. 5. **Enhance search with advanced filters**. Make it easy for users to find accurate results faster (AJAX Loaded) with *listing filters like proximity (premium add-on), rating, reviews, or date*. Use the new badge system to *highlight certain listings for their status or value* (e.g., featured listings, new listings). 6. **Moderate your listings with ease**. Keep your listings tidy by approving or rejecting submissions and managing listing categories with our easy-to-use back-end tools. == ⚡ FOR WHAT CAN I USE WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGINS? == No matter what kind of business you're in, use our free WordPress directory plugin to turn your WordPress site into a powerful search engine for any domain: * **Events** GeoDirectory makes an excellent WordPress event calendar plugin by allowing people to submit listings of upcoming and ongoing events around the city in your directory theme. * **Real Estate** Have a real estate agency or website? Use one of the best real estate plugins to showcase your listings of houses, apartments, flats, and more. Manage agent profiles and property stats and display listings with beautiful image galleries. * **Classifieds** Create a marketplace for classified ads with GeoDirectory. Allow people to submit ads to sell cars, find a job, or promote a service. * **Jobs** Use GeoDirectory to build a job board where businesses can post open positions, and people can search for employment. * **Restaurants** Create an online food directory highlighting the best restaurants around town, along with detailed menus and visitor reviews. * **Hotels** Use GeoDirectory to list and manage information about hotels, resorts, bed & breakfasts, and other types of accommodation. == ⚡ TAKE YOUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH PREMIUM ADD-ONS. == Get instant access to Premium Addons that have the power to make your local directory into a money-making global directory toolkit. * [Go wide with the Location Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/location-manager/ "Allows to create a global directory") - Create a global directory with accessible local business information of organizations in different countries, regions, cities, and neighborhoods. * [Set listing prices with the Pricing Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/pricing-manager/ "Allows to monetize your directory") - Manage bids, taxes, and invoices for your top business listings with our free [Invoicing Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/invoicing/ "Invoicing plugin for WordPress"). Enable/disable features per price. * [Purpose your directory with Custom Post Types](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/custom-post-types/ "Allows to extend your directory categorization") - Create additional content types like events, coupons, and offers to supplement multiple directories and help businesses get noticed. Offer the "locationless" option to filter for online businesses and websites. * [Add events as a business listing option (NOW FREE)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/events-for-geodirectory/advanced/ "Adds an events manager to your directory") - Have people submit events and turn your GeoDirectory into a WordPress event calendar plugin. With CPT add-on installed, create as many events post types as needed. * [Give viewers a run-down on a company's performance with MultiRatings and Reviews](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/multiratings-and-reviews/ "Allows you to extend your rating and reviews categorization") - Extend the review system allowing multiple rating categories (e.g., service, quality, price), add images to reviews and other cool features. * [Enhance search with advanced search filters](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/advanced-search-filters/ "Allows you to extend the search with custom filters") -Turn any custom field into an advanced filter of the search widget for more accurate listings search. Adds AJAX search, smart autocompletes, geolocation, and much more. * [Build up a priceless community with the Buddypress Integration](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/buddypress-integration/ "integrates Buddypress with GeoDirectory") - Engage users and form a community around your niche and listings with seamless integration with Buddypress (open-source social networking software package). * [Hand over some editorial power to business owners with the Claim Listing Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/claim-manager/ "Allows users to claim their business") - Allow professionals to fine-tune their listings, add images, link to events, and show an 'owner-verified' badge on the listing. Now with force upgrade/paid option. * [Spot & pinpoint businesses easier with Marker Cluster](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/marker-cluster/ "To avoid overcrowded maps") - Avoid cluttered maps by using numbered markers at high zoom levels. Now with super fast server-side clustering! * [Duplicate alert](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/ajax-duplicate-alert/ "Listing already exists?") - Send an alert to users when they add a submission with the same title as another to avoid spam listings. * [Custom Map Styles](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/custom-google-maps/ "Customize your maps look and feel") - Modify the look and feel of all Maps widgets via an intuitive user interface, with color pickers and simple-to-use options. * [Migrate listings from other sites with Social Importer](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/social-importer/ "Import 1 listing at a time from Facebook, Yelp, Google My Business, and Trip Advisor!") - Import pages and events from Facebook and listings from Google My Business, Yelp and Trip Advisor. One listing at a time, no bulk scraping. * [Say Goodbye to spam listings with GD reCAPTCH](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/gd-recaptcha/ "Stop spammers!") - Banish spam by adding the No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA widget to any GeoDirectory form. * [Manage multiple business locations with Franchise Manager]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/franchise-manager/ "Franchise Manager") - The faster, smarter way to submit listings on directory pages for business chains or franchises. * [Create saveable lists with List Manager]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/list-manager/ "List Manager") - Give users the ability to create and save personal lists of businesses or events and make them public to other users for more productive searching. * [WP All Import]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/wp-all-import/ "WP All Import") - Use the power of WP All Import to import your listings from anywhere with this add-on that integrates Wp All Import with GeoDirectory * [Embeddable Ratings Badge]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/embeddable-ratings-badge/ "Embeddable Ratings Badge") - Let users embed their listing info with current ratings on their site, styled the way they want. * [Compare Listings]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/compare-listings/ "Compare Listings") - Let your users compare listings side by side and compare vital info about the listings. == ⚡ GO PRO - BECOME A MEMBER! == Get your hands on all the premium add-ons and themes. Sign up at [wpgeodirectory.com](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/membership/ "Get GeoDirectory membership."). == ⚡ SUPPORT == Get timely and friendly support for both the Core Business Directory Plugin and add-ons at our [official website](https://wpgeodirectory.com/support). == ⚡ WHAT'S NEW IN GEODIRECTORY V2.0? == Your friends at AyeCode work to continuously refine the best directory plugin in the market to keep customers happy. Here's what's new in the newest version: * Extended Business Hours for listings * Tab builder, to design the tabs of your listings as you wish by drag and drop * Badge System, for "featured" listings, "new" listings, or to add whatever badge you want to your listings from any custom field. * Rating Styles using FontAwesome icons. * Custom Email Templates * Guest Frontend Add Listing * Improved SEO permalink settings. == ⚡ CHECK OUT OUR DIRECTORY THEMES == * [Whoop! A Free Yelp Clone](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/whoop/ "Free Yelp Clone") * [Directory Starter - Free Directory Starter Theme](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/directory-starter/ "A Free Starter Theme for custom designed directories") * [Supreme Directory - A beautiful city directory](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/supreme-directory/ "A Free Theme for city and local directories") * [Listimia - 3rd party premium Business Directory Theme](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/listimia/ "3rd party premium Theme") == ⚡ FREE ELEMENTOR DIRECTORY TEMPLATES == * [GeoEvents - Events Directory with ticket marketplace](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-events-directory "Events portal with ticket marketplace") * [Restaurants - Restaurant Directory Elementor Template](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-restaurants-directory "Restaurants Elementor Template") * [Yoga Studios - Elementor PRO Yoga Studios directory](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-yoga-studio-directory "Elementor PRO Yoga Studios") * [GeoHomes - Elementor PRO Real Estate Directory Theme](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-real-estate-directory/ "Elementor PRO Real Estate Theme") * [GeoJobs - Elementor PRO Job Board Theme](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-jobs-directory "Elementor PRO Job Board Theme") The same templates are available for the Kadence Theme with Gutenberg and the Kadence Block Plugin. == Installation == = Minimum Requirements = * WordPress 4.5 or greater * PHP version 5.6 or greater * MySQL version 5.0 or greater = AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION = Automatic installation is the easiest option. To do an automatic install of GeoDirectory, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate the Plugins menu, and click Add New. In the search field, type GeoDirectory, and click Search Plugins. Once you've found our business directory plugin, you install it by simply clicking Install Now. [GeoDirectory basic installation](https://docs.wpgeodirectory.com/category/7-installation) = MANUAL INSTALLATION = The manual installation method involves downloading our Directory plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favorite FTP application. The WordPress codex will tell you more [here](https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation). [GeoDirectory basic installation](https://docs.wpgeodirectory.com/category/7-installation) = UPDATING = Automatic updates should seamlessly work. We always suggest you backup up your website before performing any automated update to avoid unforeseen problems. == Frequently Asked Questions == = What kind of business directory can be built with GeoDirectory = Any Business Directory, for example: Classified Ads Store Locator People Directory Team Directory Members Directory Staff Directory Hotels Directory Doctors Directory Therapist Directory Restaurants Directory (Yelp Clone) Bars & Nightlife Directory Pets Directory Church Directory Travel Directory (Trip Advisor Clone) Software review sites Service providers Directory Events Directory Yellow Pages Hiking Trails Directory City Directory And so much more. But because GeoDirectory allows you to create any listing's type, each with unique custom fields, you can use GeoDirectory as an Event Calendar plugin, Real Estate Plugin, Job Board Plugin, Classified Ads plugin and much more. = Can I use GeoDirectory for more than one city = Yes, but you'll need our Location Manager add-on. = Can users add and edit their listings via the front end? = Absolutely yes, Users can submit their listings from the front end of your website and edit them unlimited times. = Which theme is compatible with GeoDirectory? = Any theme is compatible with GeoDirectory, and if you find any bug with a theme, ask for support, and we will fix it. = Does GeoDirectory work with Elementor and other popular page builders? = Yes, GeoDirectory works perfectly with any page builder, and we also have custom blocks for Gutenberg. Most GeoDirectory data is available via dynamic elements of Elementor PRO. = Can I use GeoDirectory to list online businesses without addresses and maps? = Yes, you can use GeoDirectory for businesses with a physical location and online businesses. To take advantage of this, you'll need the location manager add-on. = May I have a free trial of the Premium Add-ons? = We don't offer free trials, but we have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are unhappy with our products or service. == Screenshots == 1. GeoDirectory Home Page. 2. GeoDirectory Listings Page. 3. GeoDirectory Listing Detail Page. 4. GeoDirectory Search Page. 5. GeoDirectory Front End Signup Page. 6. GeoDirectory Front End Listing Submission Page. 7. GeoDirectory WordPress Admin Page. == Changelog == __WARNING: GDv2 is a significant update over GDv1 and may require some manual work such as adding widgets to sidebars to recreate your current layout, as always, we recommend to try this on a staging site first. [Learn more](https://docs.wpgeodirectory.com/article/260-upgrading-from-gdv1-to-gdv2)__ = 2.2.13 = [GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.2.13](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.2.13). = 2.2.12 = [GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.2.12](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.2.12). = 2.2.11 = [GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.2.11](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.2.11). = 2.2.10 = [GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.2.10](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.2.10). = 2.2.9 = [GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.2.9](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.2.9). = 2.2.8 = [GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.2.8](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.2.8). = 2.2.7 = [GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.2.7](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.2.7). = Older Changelogs = [Archive of GeoDirectory changelogs](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/). == Upgrade Notice == = 2.0.0.58 = NOTICE: The latest version of GDv2 (2.0.0.58+) contains a security release (does not affect GDv1), please update to 2.0.0.58+. = 2.0.0.0 = NOTICE: GDv2 is a major update that will require some manual steps to restore some directory functionality when updating from GDv1. [Documentation](https://docs.wpgeodirectory.com/article/260-upgrading-from-gdv1-to-gdv2)