Changing the Labels of Business Directory text Changing the text labels for Business Directory is identical to Translating Business Directory for an entire language, except that you only need to change the strings inside the translation file that you want to change, leaving the rest untouched. This allows you a simple way to customize the…
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How to Translate Business Directory Plugin
Currently, Business Directory uses the standard WordPress string externalization mechanism (PO files) to allow you to translate the plugin to any language you wish. We also support the use of WPML if you prefer. We are transitioning to a wordpress.org-based translation method so you can contribute to our translated strings there. If you are interested…
How do I make my directory SEO friendly?
Business Directory Plugin creates the needed elements for Search Engine Optimization automatically. Things like title tags, description tags, and category tags have all been created for you. However, Business Directory can be even more powerful for your SEO strategy when you use it in combination with many WordPress SEO plugins. These plugins give you more…
Shortcodes in Business Directory
Shortcode guide for Business Directory Plugin
How do I export listings from Business Directory plugin?
How to Export my Listings via CSV Business Directory supports a CSV exporter within the plugin under Directory → Directory Content → Import & Export. This is the easiest way to get data out of the plugin (and is useful for bulk editing of listing data). CSV Exports are now supported in Business Directory 3.4…
What Plugins and Themes are Compatible with Business Directory?
Business Directory tries very hard to work well with as many plugins and themes as possible. We adhere to all WordPress standards and API practices and keep up to date with any changes that come our way. With that said, not all plugins and themes are quite as diligent or well-written, and even when they…
How to delete listings via SQL
How do I delete a large number of listings in Business Directory? Business Directory has an admin interface to handle listing administration but sometimes, you need to delete everything (for re-import if you made a mistake) and start over. Here’s how you handle that with SQL queries. NOTE: These instructions assume that you are familiar…
Payment History
Staying on top of your listing payments and new listings is an important part of maintaining a directory website. Business Directory Plugin has a few special features to help you stay on top of things. The Payment History screen is accessible from the admin dashboard and shows you all of your recent listings payment statuses.…
Plans
The Plans screen is located at Directory → Directory Content → Plans from the Admin Dashboard: You can have any configuration of plans you would like to have. You can have all free plans, all paid plans, or a mix of both. For example, I can offer three different “free” plans that offer different…
How to create two instances of Business Directory on the same site
How do I put 2 (business) directories on the same WP installation? First, using multisite isn’t a solution to this problem. Each logical site is a single WordPress instance, and Business Directory can only be installed on an instance of WordPress once. Business Directory is multisite compatible, but you must install it as a “single…