{"id":368892,"date":"2025-10-26T09:57:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T03:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directorist.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=368892"},"modified":"2025-10-26T10:11:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T04:11:54","password":"","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/directorist.com\/docs\/overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Use the Directory Builder to create and manage directory types and their layouts. When\u00a0<strong>Multi-directory<\/strong>\u00a0is enabled, you will see an index of all directory types and can open any one to edit its settings, fields, and page layouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that if\u00a0<strong>Multi-directory<\/strong>\u00a0is disabled, you will be taken directly to the\u00a0<strong>Directory Settings<\/strong>\u00a0layout page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Path: WP Admin<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Directory Listings<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Directory Builder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-98-1024x289.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-368895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-98-1024x289.png 1024w, https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-98-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-98-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-98-1536x433.png 1536w, https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-98-2048x578.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you can do<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create Directory<\/strong>: adds a new directory type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import Directory<\/strong>: bring in a directory type from an export file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edit<\/strong>: open the directory\u2019s builder tabs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More (\u2026)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make it Default<\/strong>: set the selected directory as the site default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete<\/strong>: remove the directory type. Deleting a directory type does not delete WordPress users; it removes the directory configuration and its related templates. Always back up first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a New Directory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Create New Directory<\/strong>\u00a0window allows you to start a new directory type in three different ways. Using a pre-built template, creating from scratch, or generating with AI. This gives you full flexibility based on your skill level and project type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access this window by clicking the\u00a0<strong>+ Create Directory<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-99-1024x560.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-368897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-99-1024x560.png 1024w, https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-99-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-99-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/directorist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-99.png 1530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use Template<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This option lets you start from a ready-made directory template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clicking this will install and activate the\u00a0<strong>Templatiq<\/strong>\u00a0plugin (if not already installed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once installed, you can choose from available directory templates such as\u00a0<em>Business Directory<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Real Estate<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Job Board<\/em>, or\u00a0<em>Restaurant Guide<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each template includes preconfigured fields, layouts, and demo content to help you get started quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended for:<\/strong><br>Users who want to launch a directory fast without manually setting up layouts or forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create from Scratch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This option creates a completely new, empty directory type with default settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No predefined fields, categories, or layouts are applied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can configure every detail manually \u2014 from\u00a0<strong>Add Listing Form<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Single Listing Page<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>All Listings Layout<\/strong>, to\u00a0<strong>Search Form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for building a unique directory with custom workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended for:<\/strong><br>Developers, designers, or advanced users who need full control over structure and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Create with AI\u00a0<em>(Beta)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let AI build your directory automatically. Just describe your idea, and Directorist AI will generate the complete directory type with all essential fields, layouts, and settings.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/directorist.com\/docs\/create-with-ai\/\">See full guide \u2192\u00a0<strong>Create with AI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing a directory type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click&nbsp;<strong>Edit<\/strong>&nbsp;on any directory row to open its tabs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General<\/strong><br>Global rules for the selected directory type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Listing Form<\/strong><br>Field manager for the submission form, including field order, labels, and validations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single Page Layout<\/strong><br>Controls the layout and visible sections on the single listing page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All Listing Layout<\/strong><br>Controls the archive layout, card design, and list vs grid behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search Form<\/strong><br>Search and filter fields, ordering, and visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Settings on this tab apply only to the currently selected directory type. 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