Are preset category listings available for download?

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October 12, 2015 at 9:31 pm #56657

Timothy Miles
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I am setting up a directory and would like to avoid the task of having to create the entire category list manually. That represents hundreds of entries. This will be a health related directory and I cannot even contemplate having to sit down and do that. Do you or does anyone have preset directories for various industries that a person could download and import to get started?

October 12, 2015 at 9:54 pm #56661

Guust
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Hi Timothy, we do not have such a list, and most GD users create their own so their sites are unique.
You can create a CSV file to add all categories, which should make it a lot easier and faster:
https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs/core-export/#import-cats

October 13, 2015 at 2:33 pm #56729

Timothy Miles
Free User

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Thanks for the response. However, I don’t fully understand what you mean when you say I can create a CSV file to add all categories. Do you mean… just let visitors who want to register a site create their own categories?

October 13, 2015 at 3:20 pm #56735

Timothy Miles
Free User

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I have another question too. I notice that the primary heading for categories is “Places” and from what I can figure out, all other categories are sub headings of Places. Is this true? I am trying to create a services directory so Places would not be an appropriate top heading. I’ve tried to find where I can add more top line categories but can’t find anything. Any guidance would be appreciated.
thanks

October 13, 2015 at 3:34 pm #56739

Paolo
Site Admin

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Hi,

Place is the custom post type. Please read here for information about Understanding Places, Categories, Listings and Custom Post Types:
https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs/places-categories-and-listings/

If you want to add extra post types you will need this add-on: https://wpgeodirectory.com/addons/custom-post-types/

Create a CSV file to add all categories, doesn’t mean allowing users to add them, GeoDirectory doesn’t allow users to add categories, only admin can add categories.

A CSV file is a file similar to an excel sheet (you must use open office to edit it). You can download a sample file in GeoDirectory >> Import / Export for both listings and catgeories.

In this CSV file you can add as many categories as you want and bulk import them.

You can follow documentation here to read more about it: https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs/core-export/#import-cats

Thanks
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