=== GeoDirectory - Business Directory Plugin ===
Contributors: stiofansisland, paoltaia, ayecode, Ismiaini
Donate link: https://wpgeodirectory.com
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Tags:  directory plugin, business directory, listings, classifieds, real estate, address book, addressbook, addresses, bio, biographies, bios, business, business directory plugin, business-directory, businesses, church, directories, directory, directory widget, geodirectory, googlemap, googlemaps, google maps, list, lists, member directory, members directories, members directory, microformat, microformats, multisite, profile, profiles, staff, user, users, vcard, wordpress business directory, wordpress directory, wordpress directory plugin, yelp clone, tripadvisor clone, yellow pages clone, wordpress business directory plugin, wordpress directory theme, wordpress business directory theme, wordpress city directory plugin, wordpress local directory plugin, city directory
Requires at least: 4.5
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 5.1
Stable tag: 2.0.0.55


Create a location-based business directory with our plugin, 100% compatible with any theme and page builders. In a few clicks you could be the next Yelp or Tripadvisor.

== Description ==

Turn any WordPress theme into a lightning-fast global business directory. Now 100% compatible with Gutenberg and also the most popular page builders such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, SiteOrigin Page Builder and more! Includes extensive new set of shortcodes, Gutenberg Blocks and Widgets. 

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= Scale easily - go global =

Millions of listings? Massive traffic? GeoDirectory is the only WordPress directory plugin capable of scaling to this degree, thanks to its highly-optimized database structure and queries. No need to come second: if you need scale, GeoDirectory has your back.

= Lightweight, efficient, flexible =

We developed GeoDirectory using WordPress standards and best practice to give you rocket-fast performance, an intuitive user interface and slick back-end options.

= Universal =

GeoDirectory was built to work with any theme and the most popular page builders. If you need extra help getting your theme to work smoothly with GeoDirectory, just hit us up for support in our forum - we'll be right on it.

= Developer-friendly =

WordPress developers can extend GeoDirectory infinitely, using hooks (actions and filters). Easily build custom themes around GeoDirectory.

= Team focus =

We have been wholly focused on directory tools for WordPress since 2011. That's how we made GeoDirectory the most dynamic and scalable directory plugin on the WordPress market, with awesome dedicated support. Try us!

= Features =

* Create a local directory, based on a single location, using the GeoDirectory free core plugin. Focus on a street or go as wide as a city. Expand to multiple locations or make a global directory with our MultiLocation premium add-on.
* It provides a front end form that lets you edit through a drag and drop form builder, which allows visitors to submit their listings autonomously.
* Quickly create a front-end submission form, using GeoDirectory's intuitive drag-and-drop form builder. Users submit listings autonomously. Add any custom field; choose from 40 field types. Use the Advanced Search premium add-on to filter search by any custom field.
* 40+ widgets/shortcodes/blocks.
* A flexible Google Maps widget. Create unlimited categories with ajax-loading custom markers
* Built-in forms for User Reviews
* Business Enquiry through Ninja Forms integration.
* Search by zip code or location name using the default search widget. Easily filter listings by proximity, rating, reviews or date. Search by user location using the Advanced Search premium add-on.
* List millions of businesses, thanks to our optimized database structure.
* Compatible with virtually any theme, Gutenberg and the most popular page builders.
* Multilingual site? GeoDirectory is 100% WPML compatible.
* GeoDirectory is fully compatible with WordPress Multisite.
* CSV import, export, re-import fror listings, categories and reviews. Easily transfer millions of listings across instances. Edit data offline: live listings automagically update on re-import - heavily improved in V2.
* Improved Google Analytics widget for listings owners.
* Titles and metas settings page for better SEO optimization.
* NEW - Extended Business Hours for listings
* NEW - Tab builder, to design the tabs of your listings as you wish by drag and drop
* NEW - Badge System, for "featured" listings, "new" listings, or to add whatever badge you want to your listings from any custom field.
* NEW - Rating Styles using Font Awesome icons.
* NEW - Custom Email Templates
* NEW - Guest Add Listing
* NEW - Improved SEO permalinks settings.

= Premium Addons =

Premium [Addons](http://wpgeodirectory.com/addons/ "Premium addons for GeoDirectory") are provided to extend GeoDirectory and make it a money making global directory toolkit.

* [Location Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/location-manager/ "Allows to create a global directory") - Create a global directory with Countries, Regions, Cities and Neighbourhoods.
* [Pricing Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/pricing-manager/ "Allows to monetize your directory") - Set prices for your listings. Enable/disable features per price. It uses our free [Invoicing Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/invoicing/ "Invoicing plugin for WordPress") to manage payments, taxes and invoices.
* [Custom Post Types](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/custom-post-types/ "Allows to extend your directory categorization") - Adds any custom post type as well as the default "Places", also create Custom post Types with locationless ability.
* [Events](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/events/ "Adds an events manager to your directory") - Adds professional events directory capability. All kind of recurring events options available. If CPT add-ons installed, create as many events post types as needed.
* [MultiRatings and Reviews](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/multiratings-and-reviews/ "Allows you to extend your rating and reviews categorization") - Extend the review system allowing multiple rating categories (eg: service, quality, price), add images to reviews and other cool features.
* [Advance search filters](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/advanced-search-filters/ "Allows you to extended search with custom filters") - Turns any custom field into an advance filter of  the search widget. Adds smart autocompleters, geolocation and much more.
* [Buddypress Integration](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/buddypress-integration/ "integrates Buddypress with GeoDirectory") - Smoothly integrates GeoDirectory with Buddypress.
* [Claim Listing Manger](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/claim-manager/ "Allows users to claim their business") - Allow business owners 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.
* [Marker Cluster](http://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](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/ajax-duplicate-alert/ "Listing already exists?") - Alert users when they add a listing with the same title as another.
* [Custom Google Maps](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/custom-google-maps/ "Customize your maps look and feel") - Modify the look and feel of all Google Maps widgets via an intuitive user interface, with color pickers and simple-to-use options.
* [Social Importer](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/social-importer/ "Import 1 listing at a time from Facebook, Yelp and Trip Advisor!") -  Import pages and events from Facebook and listings from Yelp and Trip Advisor. 1 listing at a time, no bulk scraping.
* [GD reCAPTCHA](http://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/gd-recaptcha/ "Stop spammers!") - Banish spam by adding the No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA widget to any GeoDirectory form.


= 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 Core Plugin and add-ons at our official website, wpgeodirectory.com

== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =

* WordPress 4.5 or greater
* PHP version 5.3 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 to the Plugins menu and click Add New.

In the search field type GeoDirectory and click Search Plugins. Once you've found our Direcotry plugin you install it by simply clicking Install Now. [GeoDirectory basic installation](http://wpgeodirectory.com/docs/basic-installation/)

= Manual installation =

The manual installation method involves downloading our Directory plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favourite FTP application. The WordPress codex will tell you more [here](http://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation). [GeoDirectory basic installation](http://wpgeodirectory.com/docs/basic-installation/)

= Updating =

Automatic updates should seamlessly work. We always suggest you backup up your website before performing any automated update to avoid unforeseen problems.

= Dummy data =

GeoDirectory comes with some dummy data you can use to see how listings look. You can install dummy data from your GeoDirectory back end.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

[GeoDirectory FAQ](http://wpgeodirectory.com/faq/).

== Screenshots ==

1. GD Home Page.
2. GD Listings Page.
3. GD Listing Detail Page.
4. GD Search Page.
5. GD Front End Signup Page.
6. GD Front End Listing Submission Page.
7. GD WordPress Admin Page.

== Changelog ==

__WARNING: GDv2 is a major update over GDv1 and may require some manual work such as adding widgets to sidebars to recreate your current layout, as always it is recommended to try this on a staging site first. [Learn more](https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/upgrade-from-gdv1/)__

= 2.0.0.55 =
[GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.0.0.55](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.0.0.55).

= 2.0.0.54 =
[GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.0.0.54](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.0.0.54).

= 2.0.0.53 =
[GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.0.0.53](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.0.0.53).

= 2.0.0.52 =
[GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.0.0.52](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.0.0.52).

= 2.0.0.51 =
[GeoDirectory changelog for version 2.0.0.51](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/#v2.0.0.51).

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 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://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/upgrade-from-gdv1/)
