=== GeoBuddy ===  
Contributors: buddydevelopers
Tags: geodirectory, social media, custom fields, virtual tour, business directory  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.2  
Stable tag: 1.0.4  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

Enhance your GeoDirectory listings with modern social media fields and virtual tour integration.

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## Description

**GeoBuddy** is a powerful enhancement plugin built specifically for users of GeoDirectory.

It helps you extend your directory website with modern social media integration, virtual tours, and a growing ecosystem of advanced addons — all designed to improve user engagement and listing quality.

Built by BuddyDevelopers, GeoBuddy acts as a **foundation plugin** that enables additional premium and free addons to seamlessly integrate with your GeoDirectory-powered website.

Whether you're building a local directory, niche marketplace, or global discovery platform, GeoBuddy gives you the tools to stand out.

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## Core Features

### 🌐 Social Media Fields for Listings

Add modern social media profile links directly inside GeoDirectory listings:

- YouTube Profile 
- LinkedIn Profile 
- WhatsApp  
- TikTok Profile

Enhance credibility and improve user engagement by allowing visitors to connect instantly.

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### 🎥 Virtual Tour Integration

Allow businesses to embed:

- 360° Virtual Tours  

Perfect for restaurants, hotels, real estate, gyms, clinics, and more.

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### ⚡ Lightweight & Developer Friendly

- Clean WordPress coding standards  
- Optimized performance  
- Works seamlessly with GeoDirectory custom post types  
- Extendable architecture for future addons  

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## Available Addons

GeoBuddy is built as a platform. You can enhance it further using the following addons:

### 🔹 Multistep Form  

Transform the default “Add Listing” page into a clean step-by-step submission process with progress bar support. Reduce form abandonment and increase listing completion rates.

### 🔹 Private Message  

Allow users and business owners to communicate directly through private messaging.

### 🔹 Confetti  

Celebrate successful listing submissions or actions with animated confetti effects to improve user experience.

### 🔹 Announcement Bar  

Display important announcements across your directory website.

### 🔹 Weather Forecast  

Show real-time weather data on listing pages based on location.

### 🔹 Broadcasting  

Send broadcast messages or notifications to selected users or listing owners.

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## Requirements

- WordPress 5.0 or higher  
- PHP 7.2 or higher  
- GeoDirectory plugin (required)  

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## Installation

1. Upload the `geobuddy` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory  
   OR install via **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress  
3. Ensure GeoDirectory is installed and activated  
4. Configure settings from the GeoBuddy settings panel  

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## Screenshots

1. **Welcome Dashboard** – Overview page with addon cards and quick access options.  
2. **Add-Ons Page** – View, manage, and activate available GeoBuddy addons.  
3. **Settings Page – Custom Fields** – Enable or disable social media fields and 360° virtual tour URL from the settings panel.  

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does GeoBuddy work without GeoDirectory?

No. GeoBuddy requires the GeoDirectory plugin to function.

### Is this plugin lightweight?

Yes. GeoBuddy is optimized for performance and follows WordPress development standards.

### Are addons included in the main plugin?

Some features are included, while advanced functionality is available via separate addons.

### Is it developer-friendly?

Yes. Developers can extend and customize functionality using WordPress hooks and filters.


## Changelog

### 1.0.4

- Improved compatibility with latest WordPress version  
- Minor performance improvements  
- UI refinements  

### 1.0.3

- Enhanced social media field validation  
- Bug fixes  

### 1.0.0

- Initial release  

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## License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.  
See: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

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## Author

Developed by **BuddyDevelopers**  
Empowering directory websites with smarter solutions 🚀