GeoDirectory Location Filter Modifications

### 1. **Using GeoDirectory Settings (Admin Dashboard)**
GeoDirectory provides a wide range of settings in the WordPress admin area to customize search filters without coding.

– Go to **WordPress Dashboard > GeoDirectory > Design > Search**.
– Under **Search Filters**, you'll see various options to customize your location search.
– **Search Form Fields**: Here, you can add, remove, or rearrange fields related to location.
– **Location Autocomplete**: Enable or disable autocomplete for location fields.
– **Radius Filter**: Customize radius search options if you want users to search within a specific distance.

### 2. **Using Shortcodes**
GeoDirectory provides several shortcodes that you can use to customize search filters.

– For example, you can use the `[gd_search]` shortcode to display a search form with location filters.

[gd_search post_types="gd_place" fields="keyword, location" radius="5, 10, 20"]

– `post_types`: Defines the post type to search.
– `fields`: Specifies which fields to include in the search form.
– `radius`: Sets the default radius options.

You can add this shortcode to any page, post, or widget.

### 3. **Customizing the Search Form Template**
If you want to make more advanced customizations, you may need to override the GeoDirectory template files.

– **Step 1**: Copy the search form template from the GeoDirectory plugin to your theme.
– Go to `/wp-content/plugins/geodirectory/templates/` and look for `search.php` or `search-filter.php` (depending on your version).
– Copy the relevant file to your theme directory:
`/wp-content/themes/your-theme/geodirectory/`.

– **Step 2**: Edit the copied template file in your theme folder.
– Open the copied file and customize the HTML, PHP, or classes as needed.
– For example, you can add additional fields, change input types, or modify placeholder text.

### 4. **Using Hooks and Filters (Advanced)**
GeoDirectory provides hooks and filters that you can use to customize functionality without directly editing the plugin files.

– To modify the search filter options programmatically, you can use the `geodir_search_filters` filter in your theme's `functions.php` file:

add_filter('geodir_search_filters', 'custom_geodir_search_filters', 10, 2);
  function custom_geodir_search_filters($filters, $params) {
      // Example: Add a custom location filter
      $filters[] = array(
          'name' => 'custom_location',
          'type' => 'text',
          'label' => 'Custom Location',
          'placeholder' => 'Enter custom location',
      );
      return $filters;
  }

### 5. **Custom CSS for Styling**
You may also want to style your search filter differently. To do this, add custom CSS:

– Go to **Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS**.
– Add your custom styles:

.geodir-search input[type="text"] {
      border: 2px solid #0073aa;
      border-radius: 5px;
  }

### 6. **Using a Child Theme for Customization**
If you're making code changes, it's highly recommended to use a **child theme**. This way, your customizations won't be lost when the theme or GeoDirectory plugin updates.

1. Create a child theme if you don't already have one.
2. Copy the relevant template files or add your custom functions to the `functions.php` of the child theme.

### 7. **Using GeoDirectory Add-ons**
If you need more advanced filtering options (like filtering by custom fields, categories, etc.), consider using GeoDirectory add-ons such as:
– **GeoDirectory Advanced Search Filters**: Adds more filter options to your search form.
– **GeoDirectory Custom Post Types**: Adds support for additional custom post types with location-based search.

These add-ons can be installed via **WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New**.

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Choose the method that best suits your needs, and let me know if you need further assistance!

Here's a step-by-step guide to set this up:

### Step 1: Create a New Custom Post Type (Provider Type)

1. **Go to the WordPress Dashboard**:
– Navigate to **GeoDirectory > Post Types**.

2. **Add a New Post Type**:
– Click the **"Add New"** button.
– Enter **Post Type Name** (e.g., `Provider Type`).
– Enter **Post Type Slug** (e.g., `provider`).

3. **Configure the Post Type Settings**:
– **Icon**: Choose an icon that represents the providers.
– **Singular & Plural Labels**: Enter labels like "Provider" (singular) and "Providers" (plural).
– **Enable Features**:
– Enable "Location" if you want providers to be searchable by location.
– Enable "Categories" to categorize providers.
– Enable "Tags" if you want to add tags for providers.
– **Post Type Settings**: Adjust settings like listing per page, default sorting, and more as per your needs.

4. **Save the Post Type**:
– Click **Save Post Type** to create your new custom directory.

### Step 2: Set Up Categories and Tags for Providers

1. **Go to GeoDirectory > Post Types > Categories**:
– Select your newly created "Provider Type" post type.
– Add categories (e.g., Doctors, Plumbers, Lawyers).

2. **Go to GeoDirectory > Post Types > Tags**:
– Add tags for additional filtering (e.g., "Experienced", "Available 24/7", etc.).

### Step 3: Add Custom Fields (Optional)

If you want to collect specific information for each provider (e.g., specialization, years of experience, contact details):

1. **Go to GeoDirectory > Post Types > Custom Fields**:
– Select your "Provider Type" post type.
– Click **Add Field** and choose a field type (e.g., Text, Select, Checkbox).
– For example:
– **Field Name**: `specialization`
– **Field Label**: "Specialization"
– **Field Type**: Select (with options like Cardiology, Plumbing, Legal, etc.)

2. **Save the Field**.

### Step 4: Add Providers (Entries)

1. **Go to the WordPress

### 1. **Create a Custom Post Type for Providers**

GeoDirectory is built on the concept of post types (like **places**), so you can create a new post type for your providers. If you're working with a theme or plugin that already supports GeoDirectory, you can easily add a new custom post type.

**Steps:**
– Go to **GeoDirectory > Post Types** in the WordPress dashboard.
– Click **Add New** to create a new post type for your provider directory.
– In the new post type settings:
– Set the **Name** of the post type (e.g., "Providers").
– Choose whether it should have a **location** field (GeoDirectory will provide location-based functionality).
– Select whether you want to allow **custom fields** (useful for adding provider-specific details like services, availability, etc.).
– Enable features like **reviews**, **contact information**, or **custom taxonomies** if needed.

### 2. **Set Up Custom Fields for Providers**
Custom fields are essential to capture provider-specific information, such as services offered, location, and other details.

**Steps:**
– Go to **GeoDirectory > Custom Fields**.
– Add fields specific to the provider, such as:
– **Service Type** (text or dropdown)
– **Provider’s Specialization** (textarea or select)
– **Hourly Rate** (number field)
– **Availability** (time or date range)
– Assign these fields to the new **Provider** post type that you created earlier.

### 3. **Assign Provider Categories or Tags**
You may want to categorize your providers (e.g., doctors, consultants, trainers, etc.). To do this, create **taxonomies** for your provider types.

**Steps:**
– Go to **GeoDirectory > Taxonomies**.
– Create a new taxonomy (e.g., **Provider Type**, **Specialization**, or **Industry**).
– Apply this taxonomy to the **Provider** post type.
– This allows you to group providers under specific categories.

### 4. **Customize the Provider Directory Display**
GeoDirectory lets you customize the layout and design of your directory. You can create custom templates for your provider listings.

– **Modify the Single Provider Page**: Customize how the individual provider's details are displayed by overriding the `single-geodirectory-provider.php` template in your theme.
– **Modify the Listing Page**: Customize how the provider directory is displayed by editing the `archive-geodirectory-provider.php` or the corresponding archive template.

### 5. **Adding the Directory to Your Website**
You can display the provider directory on any page using the **GeoDirectory shortcodes**.

For example, use the `[gd_listings]` shortcode to list all providers:

[gd_listings post_types="provider" filter="true" fields="location, services"]

This will display a directory of providers with filters for location and services.

### 6. **Advanced Configuration for Providers**
If you need more advanced features (e.g., payment for listing, membership packages, or special provider features), consider using these GeoDirectory add-ons:

– **GeoDirectory Memberships**: Allows providers to register and manage their own listings.
– **GeoDirectory Payment Gateway**: Lets providers pay to be featured in the directory.
– **GeoDirectory Reviews and Ratings**: Lets users leave reviews for providers.

### 7. **Customizing the Provider Directory Search**
To filter providers based on specific criteria (e.g., location, service type, or rating), you can customize the **search form** and **search filters**.

– Go to **GeoDirectory > Design > Search** to configure search filters for the provider directory.
– Add filters like **Service Type**, **Location**, or **Rating** to refine the search.

### 8. **Using GeoDirectory Blocks (Optional)**
If you are using the **Gutenberg** editor, you can add GeoDirectory blocks to display listings or a search form.

– Go to **Page Editor** > **Add Block**.
– Search for GeoDirectory blocks like **Listings Block** or **Search Block** and customize how the provider directory is displayed.

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By following these steps, you can create and manage a **provider-type directory** using GeoDirectory in WordPress. Let me know if you need more specific instructions for any of the steps or help with code customizations!

### Step 1: Install GeoDirectory Plugin
Make sure you have the **GeoDirectory** plugin installed and activated on your WordPress website.

– Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress dashboard.
– Search for **GeoDirectory**.
– Install and activate the plugin.

### Step 2: Create a Custom Post Type for Franchises
To manage different franchises, you can set up a custom post type specifically for franchises or franchise locations.

1. Go to **GeoDirectory > Post Types**.
2. Click on **Add New**.
3. Configure the settings for your franchise post type:
– **Name**: For example, "Franchise" or "Franchise Location".
– **Enable Location**: Yes, if you want to track the geographical locations of your franchises.
– **Enable Reviews**: Yes, if you want users to review individual franchise locations.
– **Icon & Labels**: Customize these as needed to differentiate franchise listings from other listings.

### Step 3: Add Custom Fields for Franchise Details
To store specific information about each franchise, set up custom fields.

1. Go to **GeoDirectory > Custom Fields**.
2. Select your **Franchise** post type.
3. Add fields like:
– **Franchise Name** (Text)
– **Owner/Manager Name** (Text)
– **Operating Hours** (Time Range)
– **Services Offered** (Checkboxes or Multi-select)
– **Number of Employees** (Number)
– **Head Office** (Yes/No)
4. Save your custom fields.

### Step 4: Create Taxonomies for Franchises
If you want to categorize your franchises, such as by region, type of service, or ownership status, use taxonomies.

1. Go to **GeoDirectory > Taxonomies**.
2. Add taxonomies like:
– **Franchise Type** (e.g., Fast Food, Retail, Health Services)
– **Region** (e.g., North America, Europe, Asia)
– **Parent Company** (if franchises are part of larger groups)
3. Assign these taxonomies to your Franchise post type.

### Step 5: Add Franchise Listings
Now, add individual franchise listings using the new post type.

1. Go to **GeoDirectory > Add Listing**.
2. Select your new **Franchise** post type.
3. Fill in the relevant details, including the custom fields and taxonomies you set up.
4. Publish the listing.

### Step 6: Create a Franchise Directory Page
You can display all your franchises on a dedicated directory page.

1. Go to **Pages > Add New**.
2. Create a new page (e.g., "Our Franchises").
3. Use the **GeoDirectory Shortcodes** to list franchises:

[gd_listings post_types="franchise" title="Franchise Locations"]

– This shortcode will display all your franchise listings with search filters and sorting options.
4. Publish the page.

### Step 7: Customize Franchise Search Filters (Optional)
To allow users to search for franchises based on specific criteria (e.g., location, services offered, type), customize the search filters.

1. Go to **GeoDirectory > Design > Search**.
2. Configure the search fields to include options like **Location**, **Franchise Type**, **Services Offered**, etc.
3. Save your changes.

### Step 8: Enable Franchise Owner Access (Optional)
If you want franchise owners to manage their own listings, consider using GeoDirectory's **Front-End Listings** or **Membership** add-ons.

– **Membership Add-on**: Allows you to create membership levels so that franchise owners can register and manage their listings.
– **UsersWP Integration**: Integrates with GeoDirectory to allow frontend user profile management and franchise submissions.

### Step 9: Display Franchise Data Using Widgets and Blocks
You can also use widgets or blocks (if you're using Gutenberg) to showcase franchise information.

1. Go to **Appearance > Widgets** or **Page Editor**.
2. Add **GeoDirectory Widgets** like:
– **GD Search**
– **GD Listings**
– **GD Recent Reviews**
3. Customize the display to fit your needs.

### Step 10: Use CSS for Custom Styling (Optional)
To match the franchise directory with your website's branding, add custom CSS.

1. Go to **Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS**.
2. Add styles like:

.geodir-franchise-item {
       border: 1px solid #ddd;
       padding: 15px;
       margin-bottom: 20px;
   }
   .geodir-franchise-item h3 {
       color: #0073aa;
   }

### Additional Add-ons for Franchise Management
GeoDirectory offers several add-ons that can enhance your franchise management system:

– **Advanced Search Filters**: Provides more powerful filtering options for users.
– **Custom Post Types**: Adds support for managing multiple post types (e.g., Franchise, Services, Products).
– **Location Manager**: Useful if you have franchises in multiple cities or countries.

### Conclusion
By using the GeoDirectory plugin, you can create a comprehensive franchise management system on your WordPress site. Utilize custom post types, fields, taxonomies, and add-ons to set up a powerful directory tailored to your franchise business needs.

Feel free to ask if you need further assistance on specific configurations or customization!