=== Simple Link Directory ===
Contributors: quantumcloud
Donate link: https://www.quantumcloud.com
Tags: directory, link directory, single page directory, link curation, content curation, link library, bookmarks, bookmark collection, link collection, bookmark directory, best directory, one page directory
Requires at least: 3.7
Tested up to: 4.8.0
Stable tag: 2.2.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.quantumcloud.com

Directory plugin to curate topic based link collections. Curate gorgeous Link Directory, Partners or Vendor Directory with this Link Manager plugin.

== Description ==
= Directory Plugin for Modern Websites =

Directory plugin with a unique approach! Simple Link Directory is a unique and advanced WordPress Directory plugin and a Link Manager for One Page directory and Content Curation solution. Create innovative and elegant Link, Resources or Partners Directory on your WordPress website in matter of minutes.

This Directory plugin can be used for One page directory, Link directory, Bookmark directory, Link library, Bookmark collection, Useful link collection, Vendor directory, Partners Directory, Affiliates Directory, Resources Directory and Link Curation. It is the best directory plugin for the new age web.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZn2xnnaZno]

This directory plugin allows other website owners to show Lists you curated on their websites and increases sharing, engagement and value of your own site with embed feature. As a HUGE bonus you can <strong>get Backlinks</strong> when your Curated Link Lists and Directories are embedded on other websites! Show all your Bookmarks with this useful plugin.

Simple Link Directory is the new way to curate useful Link Collections and Link <strong>Directory</strong> easily and quickly. Turn your website into an Authority by curating niche specific useful link directories that your users will love, bookmark, embed and share!

> <strong>Upgrade to [Simple Link Directiory Pro](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/)</strong>
>Non Profit Organizations - Please eMail Us to see
>if your site qualifies for Free Pro Version 

= Who Should Use this Link Manager Diretory Plugin? =
Simple Link Directory is a must have plugin for you if you are a:

* Blogger
* SEO specialist
* Content Curator
* Marketer
* Webmaster


= Simple Link Directory Use Case Examples = 
* [Ultimate Directory of Best WordPress Plugins for Your Website](http://www.dna88.com/ultimate-list-of-best-wordpress-plugins/)
* [Ultimate Directory of Website Marketing Tools](https://www.quantumcloud.com/ultimate-list-of-website-marketing-tools/)
* [Ultimate Directory of PHP Web Development Tools & Resources](http://www.dna88.com/ultimate-list-of-php-web-development-tools-resources/) 
* [View All available templates and features](https://www.quantumcloud.com/simple-link-directory/)

= How Does Simple Link Directory Plugin Help you? = 

This directory plugin lets you create unique, responsive, one page link directory that you can show on any page, anywhere with short codes. It is an advanced Link Manager. It can also be used to create nice looking partners, associates or affiliates Directory for your company if you want. 


Forget those old and traditional, boring directory styles and layouts. This innovative and powerful, yet Simple Link Directory WordPress PlugIn allows you to create and curate comprehensive Lists of links with website logo and a short description with ease. Build Useful Link Collections, Link Library or Resource Directory of your favorite bookmarks in style with this Link Manager/Directory plugin. Share with your website users and let them share yours. 

Curate dozens or hundreds of lists of relevant website links on any broad topic for your directory. Then show all your Link Lists in a beautiful layout on a single page - a single page directory style. Or you can choose any single link List to show with short code. Possibilities are endless. Let people upvote Links and show what they like.


= Simple Link Directory Lite vs Pro = 

Simple Link Directory Lite Main Features
* Unlimited Directory and Lists
* Beautiful, Responsive Templates
* Embed Option for your Directories
* Show Single List or All in Directory Style
* Import Lists from CSV file to populate your directory

A pro version of Simple Link Directory is available with more advanced features. Simple Link Directory Pro features:

* Build lists with dozens or hundreds of links and show them in one page directory
* Use as Link Directory or Partners and Associates pages
* Configurable List highlight color for each list
* Customize colors of all aspects of the link directories
* User Up Vote
* Complete control over list ordering in your directory
* Live, on page, instant search
* Live, on page, instant filtering of lists
* Admin settings to turn on/off live search, filtering
* Powerful short code generator for extensive control over display of your directories
* Add to List button (link to a contact form or google doc)
* RTL support
* Widget for Latest, Most Voted and Random list items
* Order Items by up-votes & item title
* Custom CSS to add your own style
* URL masking option for affiliate links
* Embed option with custom anchor text. Other website owners can now embed the useful lists you create on their websites with a backlink to your own website. Great for SEO!
* Fast and friendly support. We understand how valuable your time is. We really do!
* Integrate your links in the directory with Google Analytics
* AD or Text Block Area with Each List of the directory
* Font Awesome Icon to Create Directories Quickly!
* Randomize list items in your Directory
* Pagination for Directory List Items available as shortcode.
* Add external links for link image
* Auto favicon load for fastest list creation
* 13 Beautiful, Responsive Directory Templates 
* Export your directory as CSV file
* Import your directory back as CSV file
* Add new links to directory from CSV


> *Upgrade to [Simple Link Directiory Pro](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/) *

= Simple Link Directory Lite Features = 

Simple Link Directory comes bundled with *four* modern and great looking templates that are fully Responsive, Masonry and integrates with your current wordpress theme comfortably. Links in the directory can be marked to open in new window or same window. by default all links are selected to use rel=nofollow but this setting can be overridden selectively. 

The advanced embed feature allows other website users to embed your directory Lists on their websites, thereby increasing sharing and engagement on your own site!

[Simple Link Directory Pro Documentation](http://quantumcloud.com/simple-link-directory/documentation/) 
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAs_LFuUDH4&t=175s]

= Directory ShortCode Generator = 

You are encouraged to use the Simple Link Directory *handy Short Code generator* from your page's Visual Editor. But here are the mosy important directory shortcode parameters if you want to do it manually.

Directory Link Lists can be shown in the front end using short tags with different options:
[qcopd-directory mode="all" column="3" style="style-1" ]

1. mode
Value for this option can be set as "one" or "all".
2. column
Avaialble values: "1", "2", "3" or "4".
3. style
Avaialble values: "simple" or "style-1".
Only 2 templates are available in the free version. For more styles or templates, please purchase the premium version of the Directory.
4. orderby
Compatible order by values: 'ID', 'author', 'title', 'name', 'type', 'date', 'modified', 'rand' and 'menu_order'.
5. order
Value for this option can be set as "ASC" for Ascending or "DESC" for Descending order.
6. list_id
Only applicable if you want to display a single list [not all] out of your link directories. You can provide specific list id here as a value. You can also get ready shortcode for a single list under "Manage List Items" menu. 
7.  enable_embedding
Allow visitors to embed list in other sites. Supported values - "true", "false". Example: enable_embedding="true"


** We welcome your feedback and new feature requests to improve Simple Link Directory! **


Plugin Support Page: https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/

== Installation ==

1. Download the Directory plugin zip file. Extract and upload simple-link-directory in your wp-content/plugins folder.
2. From the wp-admin panel go to plugins and activate "Simple Link Directory - Light"
3. Create a new page and paste the plugin Short Code with short code generator. 
5. You are done.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
Please check: https://www.quantumcloud.com/blog/simple-link-directory-release/


== Use ==

1. After activating the plugin, create a new page or post. In the body section write this shortcode 
[qcopd-directory mode="all" column="3" style="style-1" ]
2. Save the page/post and check the page in front end. You'll see a nicely designed Link Directory.
3. Under the settings page in admin you can find the help in "Tabbed Category" menu.

== Screenshots ==

1. Directory BackEnd Create New List of Links
2. Directory BackEnd Manage Your List of Links
3. Directory BackEnd View All Your Lists
4. Directory BackEnd Settings
5. Directory Front end design template 2
6. Directory Front end default design template


== Changelog ==
= 2.2.0 =
# Embed icon update
# Open new tab problem fixed.
# Update All templates' HTML/CSS to use H2 for the list title, then H3 for the link title, the link text should just be a paragraph. Done.
# Font size & line height add for title & description through short code


= 2.0.0 =
*Support page email bug fixed

= 1.9.0 =
*Removed auto import of sample links

= 1.8.0 =
*Populate Directory with CSV import

= 1.7.1 =
*Minor bug fixes and a new section

= 1.7.0 =
*Added two more templates

= 0.9.1 =
*Initial version of Simple Link Directory

= 1.0 =
*Fixed some issues with plugin activation

= 1.6 =
*Fixed minor bugs, added embed option

 == Upgrade Notice ==
 = 1.8.0 =
*Populate Directory with CSV import