=== Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories for WordPress ===
Contributors: businessdirectoryplugin, sswells, srwells
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: 5.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 6.4.20
License: GPLv2 or later

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

== Description ==

Business Directory Plugin is the perfect solution for professionals who are looking for a simple directory website builder for WordPress! If you're not tech savvy, no worries. You can quickly get started by installing this simple plugin. It doesn't require any developer knowledge whatsoever on your end.

== Business Directory Plugin for WordPress ==
You've found 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 providers, a real estate listings site, a Yellow-Pages directory, a Yelp clone with review sections, 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, medical directory, and other web directory sites with our easy listing plugin.

[See demo](https://demo.businessdirectoryplugin.com/).

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 the owners.
* Offer listings 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 Business Directory Plugin for WordPress now. It’s fast, easy, and flexible.

== Free WordPress Listing Plugin Features ==
See all WordPress listing plugin [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 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 Stripe
* 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 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 directory software is a great listing manager.
* SEO Friendly using Yoast SEO, Rank Math, or All in One 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 - Allow users to upload and manage attachments on listings. Include PDFs, text files, and images in business listings.
* Restrictions - Assign features to paid or sticky listing plans to give users incentive to upgrade.
* ZIP Code Search - ZIP code/postal code radius and proximity searches supporting a number of countries.
* Regions - Location based listing result filtering.
* Ratings and Reviews - Create reviews with connections to each listing to rate listings (with Schema.org microformat). It's a WordPress review plugin!
* Google Maps - Display the geo location of the listing for a geo directory (categories, search, details -- with custom map sizes)
* Discount Codes - Ability to offer discount codes based on a % or fixed amount with expirations.
* Claim Listings - Post claimable listings 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 - 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 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 Theme](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/downloads/tabbed-business-theme/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
* [Elegant 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)

== Docs ==

Please see our [Documentation](https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/knowledge-base/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) and the [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) for instructions on how to get going quickly with our business directory software.

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

== Screenshots ==

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

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What types of directories can I build? =
Our directory website builder software combined with our 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 directory / 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 directory
* Online magazine listings
* Website listings
* Book review sites

= Can I accept paid and free listings? =
Yes it can. You can do this by creating plans for 0.00 and some other paid amount at the same time.

= 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 this 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".

== Changelog ==
= 6.4.20 =
* Enhancement: Security improvements
* Fix: Issue with long export URLs

= 6.4.19 =
* Fix: Security Vulnerability

= 6.4.18 =
* New: Dashboard inbox
* Fix: Downloading export files shows the CSV contents instead of downloading the file
* Fix: PHP deprecation notice on shortcodes
* Fix: Issue when some add-ons are used and then deactivated

= 6.4.17 =
* Fix: Fix: Issue with the license validating process

= 6.4.16 =
* New: Added the 'promoted-first' parameter to the 'businessdirectory-latest-listings' shortcode to allow users to disable the promoted first mechanism.
* New: Placeholder value to required select fields.
* Fix: Duplicated form fields in the activation process on PHP 8.1.
* Fix: Phone field being registered as text field in the installation process.
* Fix: PHP 8.2 notices

= 6.4.15 =
* Fix: Vulnerability when submitting a new listing

= 6.4.14 =
* Fix: Fatal error with translated websites

= 6.4.13 =
* Fix: Enqueue error for csv import

= 6.4.12 =
* Fix: Bug with the non-meta multiselect and radio buttons listing fields
* Fix: Bug with the "Start Import" button

= 6.4.11 =
* A bug with the front end listing submission form

= 6.4.10 =
* New: Filter to control whether the pagination is loaded in the listings wrapper or outside of it
* New: Import file size validation
* Enhancement: Improved sorting to exclude whitespaces
* Fix: Prevent Elementor Element Caching on our shortcodes
* Fix: WPML translation issue with Multiselect or Radio field types

= 6.4.9 =
* New: Added Stripe payment gateway

= 6.4.8 =
* Fix: Issue with the redirect chain for the new login redirect feature

= 6.4.7 =
* New: A new option was added to set a redirect URL for the login process. Now the users can be redirected to any page after logging in.
* Fix: Issue with the caching mechanism for listings when using Elementor
* Fix: 2 PHP notices when using PHP 8.4
* Fix: A PHP warning on the email templates page
* Fix: The label for the upgrade button now shows "Install Now" if the user already has access to the add-on

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