GeoDirectory Filter Issues

### 1. **Check for JavaScript Errors**
– Open your browser's **Developer Console** (usually by pressing `F12` or `Ctrl + Shift + I`).
– Navigate to the **Console** tab and look for any errors. If you see any, they might indicate problems with your theme or plugins conflicting with GeoDirectory's scripts.

### 2. **Ensure GeoDirectory Add-ons Are Updated**
– Make sure that all your **GeoDirectory** plugins and add-ons (like **Advanced Search Filters**) are up to date.
– Go to **Plugins > Installed Plugins** in your WordPress dashboard and check if any updates are available.

### 3. **Clear Cache**
– If you're using a caching plugin (like **WP Super Cache**, **W3 Total Cache**, or **WP Rocket**), clear the cache.
– Also, clear your browser cache and test again.

### 4. **Check Permalink Settings**
– Sometimes, permalink issues can cause filters to stop working.
– Go to **Settings > Permalinks** and click **Save Changes** without altering any settings. This refreshes the permalink structure.

### 5. **Disable Other Plugins (Conflict Check)**
– Disable all other plugins except GeoDirectory to see if there's a conflict.
– If the filters start working, re-enable the plugins one by one to identify which one is causing the issue.

### 6. **Check Theme Compatibility**
– Switch to a default WordPress theme (like **Twenty Twenty-Three**) to rule out theme-related conflicts.
– If the filters work with the default theme, your current theme may need adjustments to be compatible with GeoDirectory.

### 7. **Review Shortcodes and Widgets**
– If you’re using a shortcode or widget to display the search form, make sure you’re using the correct shortcode.
– For example, the advanced search form shortcode:

[gd_advanced_search]

– Ensure that the settings in the GeoDirectory admin panel for the advanced search are correctly configured.

### 8. **Adjust Filter Settings**
– Go to **GeoDirectory > Settings > Search** and verify the settings for your advanced search filters.
– Check if all fields are properly configured and linked to your custom fields.
– Make sure that the search filters are assigned to the correct post types.

### 9. **Database Optimization**
– Sometimes, issues can be due to database inconsistencies.
– Go to **GeoDirectory > Tools > Database** and use the tools provided to **Optimize Database Tables** and **Rebuild Index**.

### 10. **Check for Errors in the GeoDirectory Logs**
– Go to **GeoDirectory > Tools > Logs** and check if there are any errors related to your search filters.

### 11. **Enable Debugging in WordPress**
– Add the following code to your `wp-config.php` file to enable debugging:

define('WP_DEBUG', true);
  define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
  define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);

– After adding the code, reproduce the issue and check the `wp-content/debug.log` file for any errors.

### 12. **Check GeoDirectory Support Forum**
– If all else fails, consider posting your issue on the **GeoDirectory Support Forum**. Provide details about your setup, any errors you're seeing, and what you've already tried.

These troubleshooting steps should help you identify and resolve the issue with your GeoDirectory advanced search filters. Let me know if you need more specific guidance on any of these steps!