Geo Directory Custom Posts WordPress Plugin

Geo Directory Custom Posts - Extending the capabilities of your local directory

Geo Directory Custom Posts is a plugin for GeoDirectory and WordPress sites that adds flexible support for custom post types in your local directory. This extension allows you to create, display, and filter distinct post types (e.g., events, jobs, services, real estate) while maintaining full integration with mapping, search, and directory structure. This allows you to create a more comprehensive and industry-specific directory structure without having to modify your theme template.

The most important functionalities

• Support for multiple custom post types with separate list and single post templates
• Maps and locations: assign geographic coordinates to each entry type and display them on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap maps
• Advanced fields: create your own fields (text, selection, relation field, image, galleries) and customize them to a specific post type
• Filtering and Searching: Ability to add filters on custom fields and taxonomies directly in the search interface
• Shortcodes and blocks: ready-made shortcodes and blocks to include a custom post list, a map with layers, or a submission form
• Front-end forms: option to publish entries from the front-end with control over fields and user roles
• Taxonomy integration: categories and tags for each entry type, with the ability to map to existing catalog taxonomies
• Compatibility with popular builders: Compatible with Elementor, Beaver Builder, and other page builders

Advantages for website owners and administrators

Geo Directory Custom Posts improves directory flexibility and scalability. By allowing for the creation of distinct post types, a website can easily accommodate a variety of resources without the need for separate installations. Better content organization simplifies navigation and speeds up visitor searches. Implementing custom fields and filters improves search engine visibility, as content can be better described and semantically richer.

SEO Benefits and Usability

• Ability to create dedicated landing pages for different post categories, which improves indexing.
• Better metadata: Separate templates let you customize titles, descriptions, and headings for each content type.
• Data structuring: Standardized fields facilitate schema.org implementation and semantic search.
• Users gain intuitive filters and maps, which increases engagement and lowers bounce rates.

Practical applications

The plugin works well in many business scenarios and local services:

• Classifieds portals – separate listing types for sales, rentals and services with map search.
• Event pages – manage events with locations, dates, and attendee registration.
• Industry directories – division of entries into companies, products and references with the option of filtering by industry characteristics.
• Real estate websites – presentation of offers with galleries, plans, prices and precise location.

Technical integration and implementation

Geo Directory Custom Posts integrates with the GeoDirectory core and the standard WordPress CPT system. The plugin allows you to export/import settings, map fields using ACF or the built-in field builder, and use the REST API to communicate with external applications. Additional options include permission settings, posting restrictions for user roles, and configuring the appearance of lists and individual posts without having to edit code.

Geo Directory Custom Posts is a solution for websites that need a clear, scalable, and location-aware content structure. It allows you to quickly expand your directory, improve the user experience, and optimize your content for search engines while maintaining full control over post types and their presentation.