Type the zip code or postcode in the Near field of the GeoDirectory search form, not the keyword field. The Near field turns what you type into a point on the map and finds listings around it. The keyword field only looks in listing titles, descriptions, categories and tags, so a zip code typed there won’t find anything unless it is part of that text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Near searches only return listings within the radius set at GeoDirectory > Settings > General > Search, Search near radius. It is 7 by default, in the unit chosen in Search distances (miles or kilometers). Increase it if zip code searches miss listings that are close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The same radius explains why a region on its own, like a state name, can return nothing: the search finds the center of the state and only looks within that radius of it. A city with its region, such as “Rugby, North Dakota”, gives a point close to the listings you expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your directory covers one country, enter it in Search near additional on the same settings page (for example “USA”). It is added to what visitors type, so a zip code is looked up in the right country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To tell visitors they can use a zip code, change Near field placeholder text on the same page, for example to “Zip code or city”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the Advanced Search add-on, add the Category field at Places > Settings > Search. It then shows in the search form. To show the filters without visitors clicking a button first, set Open customize filters to Always open in the GD > Search element. See How to filter search results by category<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n