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If you would use categories [service area] and subcategories [worldwide] then you can just navigate to the subcategory page that lists all worldwide service listings

removing the old search category section

Places > Settings > Search tab > Remove categories from search options.
DONE.

…Can you please some shortcode for me to change the text color for categories drop-down

Try this CSS, adjust as required:
body .geodir-listing-search.gd-search-bar-style .geodir-loc-bar .clearfix.geodir-loc-bar-in .geodir-search .gd-search-input-wrapper .geodir-search-input-label+input.search_text {color: red;}

changing the filter drop-down icon please?

I am not sure how to change the cog wheel icon for the advanced search, I’ll ask one of the others.

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GD uses its own database tables for scalability. That is how a GD directory can have millions of listings for example.

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I also noticed that due to incomplete addresses, I can’t add some listings. How can I make the addresses be not-required, so that I can add all of them, and when the website is live, I can hand them over to the owners who can set their correct addresses.

You can just drag the map marker to the approximate location, and enter the business name in the street address field if you like.
All address fields are required.

How can I fix this, As I am not looking forward to re-inserting all listings manually (and converting my spreadsheet to an importable one is an even bigger hassle).

You cannot just convert a post added using different software to a GeoDirectory Listing.

If you post your URL, WP Admin and FTP details in a private reply, then we can check your settings and see what suggestions and fixes are required.

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Exporting and re-importing is the fastest and simplest way.
I am afraid databases are not as flexible as people’s brains 🙂

And not offended at all. Sometimes a question we get can be interpreted in a few different ways, and we end up answering the wrong one 🙂
Sometimes an answer can be interpreted in a few different ways, and the customer ends up interpreting it wrongly 🙂

The pitfalls of the written word I guess!

PS: a review of the documentation is being planned.

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How do you know which listings service worldwide, and which ones do not? Are you using a custom field or category to collect that information?

You’re welcome

Please check now.

You can only search one CPT at the same time.

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