Description

The BuddyPress addon connects the GeoDirectory directory to the BuddyPress social network, displaying the listings published by each member directly on the user profile and adding a dedicated tab with their registered businesses. The integration brings together those looking for companies and those who publish them, allowing visitors to find listings through the author’s profile and start internal conversations within the community.

Key Features

  • Listings tab on the profile
    Adds a tab to the BuddyPress profile with all businesses published by the member.
  • Link between author and listing
    Connects each GeoDirectory listing to the social profile of the person who created it.
  • Activity in the network feed
    Publishes new listings in the BuddyPress community activity stream.
  • Private messages between members
    Allows visitors to contact the listing author through the internal messaging system.
  • Compatibility with BuddyPress themes
    Renders the additional screens while respecting the layout of the active social theme on the site.

Benefits of the BuddyPress Integration

  • Directory with a social layer
    Turns the business catalog into an active community of authors and visitors.
  • Higher member engagement
    Encourages recurring sign-ups by linking social reputation to the published listings.
  • Direct contact without an external form
    Eliminates the need for integration with an external email system for message exchange between interested parties.
  • Organic visibility of listings
    Expands the reach of the registered businesses through the network’s activity feed.

Who Is It For?

  • Local directory portals that want to build a community around advertisers.
  • Niche sites that combine business listings with members’ social network.
  • Administrators who already use BuddyPress and want to showcase the GeoDirectory catalog on profiles.

For anyone who maintains a directory in GeoDirectory and wants to evolve the site into a participatory model, this add-on brings the two sides together—listing author and interested visitor—within the same social layer. The result is a more dynamic portal, with rich profiles, internal conversations, and business discovery through connections between community members.

Frequently asked questions

Is GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration GPL-licensed?

Yes. GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration cost at Ultrapack?

GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration include updates?

Yes. The current version of GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration is 2.3.2, published at Ultrapack on Jun 11, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin GeoDirectory BuddyPress Integration?

Requires WordPress 4.9 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.5.