=== Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories for WordPress ===
Contributors: businessdirectoryplugin
Tags: business directory, listings, directory plugin, staff directory, member directory, company directory, team directory, chamber of commerce business directory, church directory, address book, contact directory, local business directory, listings directory, link directory
Requires at least: 4.8
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 5.7
Stable tag: 5.10.1
License: GPLv2 or later

The best WordPress Business Directory Plugin. Build an easy team directory, member directory, staff directory, church directory, and more.

== Description ==

[Main Site](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) | [Docs](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)

Are you looking for a simple directory website builder for WordPress? With Business Directory Plugin, you can be in control without a developer.

Business Directory Plugin is the most popular, versatile, and easy to use WordPress directory plugin available. Increase interaction on your WordPress site, improve customer retention and add a generate revenue with our WordPress business directory plugin!

Our easy WordPress directory plugin allows you to take the listings you want and build a local directory, simple directory of business providers, a real estate listings site, a Yellow-Pages directory, a Yelp clone with review sections, a church directory, an address book directory, a book review site (like Goodreads), and much more.

Not only can you create business listings, but you can also build any other kind of listings directory. Build a team or employee directory, company directory, and other web directory sites with our easy listing plugin.

Need a classifieds listings site? Try [Another WordPress Classifieds Plugin - AWPCP](https://wordpress.org/plugins/another-wordpress-classifieds-plugin/).

== Get Simple Listing Solutions ==
Here are just a few things our community is doing to build connections, help communities, and grow traffic with our directory website builder:

* Start a listing manager service for providers. (Like counselors, plumbers, electricians, house cleaning, locksmiths, therapists, wedding vendors, veterinarians, consultants, photographers, artists, authors, etc.)
* Make a Yelp-clone with reviews to connect travelers to hotels, tours, local businesses, and other visitor attractions.
* Help people find resources for a city or small community. (Like sporting club listings, a church directory, local farms with produce, and Chamber of Commerce.)
* Advertise businesses & sell listings to business owners.
* Offer listings in a member directory as a membership feature.
* Help students make connections to study groups and an academic staff directory.

Create an online directory to become the “go to” source of your niche. Download and install Business Directory Plugin for WordPress now. It’s fast, easy, and flexible.

== Free WordPress Listing Plugin Features ==
See all [features](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/features/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion).

* Fully customizable form fields to submit listings
* Upload images per listing, allow restricted numbers of images based on fee plan
* Lots of image options: drag and drop image uploads, easy image ordering, primary image settings, thumbnail sizing and more
* Accept paid or free listings with Authorize.net
* Full support for recurring payments
* Allow for featured/sticky listings for an upgrade fee
* Widgets for Featured, Latest and Random listings, and a Search widget.
* Create multiple fee plans, which can be assigned to categories for posting
* Built in CSV import and export for easy directory listing creation
* Avoid spam listings with ReCaptcha
* Sorting options for categories, listings, and front-end for users to choose sort order
* Users who post can edit listings without access to the WP dashboard. Our Business directory software is a great listing manager.
* SEO Friendly using Yoast SEO
* Quick-search and sorting bar for listings for simple directory searches
* Advanced search screen with ability to show/hide fields available for search
* Mobile-friendly, responsive support when installed with a responsive theme 
* Multilingual directories with WPML
* Integrates with popular plugins like NavXT Breadcrumbs and WP-PageNavi for easy use

== Professional Directory Software Add-ons ==
Create an easy directory with more functionality with extra add-ons.

For a detailed list of features, please visit: [BusinessDirectoryPlugin.com](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/features/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)

* [File Upload](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/file-attachments-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Allow users to upload and manage attachments on directory listings. Include PDFs, text files, and images in business listings.
* [Featured Levels](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/featured-levels-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Assign features to paid or sticky listing plans to give users incentive to upgrade.
* [ZIP Code Search](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/zip-search-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - ZIP code/postal code radius and proximity searches supporting a number of countries.
* [Regions](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/regions-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Location based directory listing result filtering.
* [Ratings and Reviews](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/ratings-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Create reviews with connections to each listing to rate businesses (with Schema.org microformat). It's a WordPress review plugin!
* [Google Maps](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/google-maps-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Display the geo location of the business for a geodirectory (categories, search, details -- with custom map sizes)
* [Discount Codes](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/discount-codes-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Ability to offer discount codes based on a % or fixed amount with expirations.
* [Claim Listings](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/claim-listings-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Post claimable listings in your business directory that other users can pay (or not) to claim.
* Enhanced Categories - Display images or icons with categories, with Parent-Child Categories.

== Payment Gateways for Paid Listings (Premium) ==

* [Stripe Gateway](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/stripe-payment-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Accept paid listings with Stripe payments.
* [PayPal Gateway](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/paypal-gateway-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Accept payments using PayPal.
* [PayFast Gateway](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/payfast-payment-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Accept payments using PayFast.
* [Authorize.net Gateway](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/authorize-net-module/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion).

== Premium Directory Themes ==
Transform your WP directory site the easy way with a few clicks. Our business directory templates are designed not to take over as a full WordPress theme.

* [Elegant Grid Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/elegant-grid-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
* [Modern Business Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/modern-business-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
* [Business Card Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/business-card-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
* [Tabbed Business Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/tabbed-business-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
* [Elegant Business Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/elegant-business-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
* [Mobile Compact Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/mobile-compact-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
* [Restaurant Directory Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/restaurant-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)

For more information please visit [businessdirectoryplugin.com](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)

== Docs ==

Please see our [Documentation](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion).We also have an [FAQ Section](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/article-categories/faqs/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) and our [Quick Start](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/article-categories/getting-started/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) guide.

== Installation ==
Please see our detailed [Installation Guide](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/installation-guide/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), the [Getting Started Guide](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/article-categories/getting-started/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) for common how-to scenarios, and our [Initial Setup](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/installation-guide/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) page for instructions on how to get going quickly with our directory software.

[Full documentation](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) for the plugin is also available.

== Screenshots ==

[Visit the main site for feature lists and screenshots](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/features/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

For the definitive FAQ section, please visit the [FAQ Section](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/article-categories/faqs/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), or our [Getting Started](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/article-categories/getting-started/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) guide.

= Can I accept paid and free listings? =
Yes it can. You can do this by creating fee plans for 0.00 and some other paid amount at the same time. For more details, read [this article](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/how-to-run-bd-in-free-mode/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion).

= Do you have video tutorials for building WordPress directories? =
Yes we do. They can be found [here](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/video-tutorials/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion).

= Will Business Directory Plugin work with my theme? =
Our WP Directory plugin will work with any well-written, WP compliant theme. Generally speaking, paid themes tend to be higher quality than free ones.

Whatever theme you pick, we recommend using the Theme Check plugin (available for free on WordPress.org) to validate a theme. The more errors and warnings you see on the theme when you run that check, the worse the theme is. You can read more about it at https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-check/

= Can I translate my web directories? =
Yes! We offer many user-provided translations under the /languages folder. It is already available in the following languages:

* Spanish
* French
* German
* Russian
* Italian
* Polish
* Arabic
* Swedish

And you can also easily [translate it yourself](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/business-directory-plugin/).

= Is this plugin compatible with WordPress Multisite (WPMU)? =
Yes it is. However, you cannot "network activate" the plugin (as this will share the database). Activate it on only the sub sites you need it.

This can be done under Plugins -> Add New as the Administrator user. Do not "network activate" as the "super admin".

= What types of directories can I build? =
Our directory website builder software combined with the add-on modules is the most powerful directory plugin on the market. The options are limitless. Here are a few types of directories you can create:

* Business listings
* Company directory
* Team directory
* Member directory
* Staff / Employee directory
* Hotel directory
* Medical directory
* Restaurant directory
* Church directory
* Travel review directories
* Software review sites
* Professional directory
* Local provider listings (like a Yelp clone)
* A Yellow Pages website
* Online magazine listings
* Website listings
* Book review sites

== Changelog ==

= 5.10 =
* New: Skip page 1 of listing form is there's only one plan and one category.
* New: If there's only one category, hide the dropdown in the listing form.
* New: Move the list of modules from the sidebar to a separate page.
* New: Add wpbdp_skip_page_1 hook to show the first page when it's skipped.
* Fix: Every time a free plan is used, show 'Complete payment' button instead of 'Continue to payment' on the final page.
* Fix: Some themes weren't loading the css when the site link used http instead of https.
* Fix: In some cases with a single plan, editing a listing was showing a blank page.
* Fix: The Facebook button was hidden on mobile.
* Fix: Align the social buttons.
* Fix: The 'flag listing' button now matches the other directory buttons.
* Start replacing deprecated jQuery functions.

= 5.9.2 =
* New: Add hook to override template file - wpbdp_use_template_[template id]
* Fix: Improve admin performance on sites with lots of users by switching user dropdowns to text fields.
* Fix: Don't allow pending listings to be renewed. Add more protection.

= 5.9.1 =
* Improved HTML5 validity.
* Group more settings to make them easier to find.
* Add a way to sort by the opposite direction with the dropdown sorter.
* Fix: Include styling for the search widget when it's needed.
* Fix: Cases of 'get_the_excerpt' were causing conflicts with other plugins.
* Fix: When the file attachments module was used, submitting the listing form was difficult in some cases.
* Fix: Some links were opening in a new tab when they shouldn't.
* Code: Add deprecated notices on old deprecated code.
* Fix: The receipt url was not protected from non-owners.
* Securty: Sanitize REQUEST and GET values.
* Move the debug menu into a sub tab and into the site health page.

= 5.9 =
* Start adding caching to speed up all listings page and merge some css files.
* Change sorting to dropdown to make it more compact.
* Simplify and cleanup selecting a thumbnail image. Now the WP thumbnai is used instead of a custom meta.
* When a field is set to validate as a number, sort the listings as a number too.
* A bunch of new shortcodes for more modular options: businessdirectory-images, businessdirectory-socials, businessdirectory-buttons, businessdirectory-details, [businessdirectory-section section=comments], [businessdirectory-section section=contact_form]
* Replace delete listing button with a link.
* Change 'Manage Form Fields' menu to 'Form Fields'.
* Move the uninstall page out of main nav and into settings pages.
* Rename 'Allow images in HTML' option in field settings to make it more clear.
* Break some content for single listings into separate templates for easier maintenance.
* Pagination is now in a single template file.
* Remove View button from all listings page and use standard links instead.
* New hooks: 'wpbdp_settings_subtab_[subtab name here]', 'wpbdp_allow_template_override', 'wpbdp_is_numeric_sort', 'wpbdp_before_excerpts', 'wpbdp_heading_type' to switch h1 to h2, 'wpbdp_get_page_ids', 'wpbdp_thumbnail_html'
* Security: Properly escape uses of admin_url().
* Fix: Compatibility issue with Astra was showing an empty h1 in the page source.
* Fix: Compatibility with new WP 2021 theme, showing 'Untitled' for the heading.
* Fix: Renewal reminders weren't always being sent for listings that expire at the end of the month if they were set to send a month or two ahead.
* Code: Can get a field by shortname instead of only id.

= 5.8.3 =
* Switch heading on single listing in default theme from h2 to h1
* Update file upload script and remove a bunch of unneeded files from the package
* Added wpbdp_hidden_field_settings hook to hide options in the field settings
* Fix: Pages in the listing form for some add-ons weren't being rendered correctly
* Fix: Only strip images from textareas fields that include the option to allow them

= 5.8.2 =
* New: Only load select2 assets when needed to start reducing http requests
* New: Only load admin js/css on BD pages
* New: Addded wpbdp_contact_form_output hook for replacing the contact form
* Combine a few listing pages (terms + recaptcha, images + attachments)
* Fix: Strip HTML from textareas when the options to allow WYSIWYG, HTML, and iframe settings are all off
* Fix: Allow iframes in textarea fields when the setting is on
* Fix: Prevent reCaptcha issues by keeping it on the last page of the form
* Fix: Some combinations of fee/category settings were causing the category dropdown to stay disabled on new listing form
* Fix: Error showing on some sites with only one fee plan when creating a new listing
* Merge more duplicate strings to reduce the number of translations needed

<a href="https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/plugins/business-directory/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion">See changelog for all versions</a>
