GeoDirectory SupportImport a list of Categories – GeoDirectory Support https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:14:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=2.5.14-6684 en-US https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39639 <![CDATA[Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39639 Fri, 15 May 2015 18:53:34 +0000 Bet Hannon Hi! I’ve searched the Documentation and the forums, and while I’m seeing some references to importing, I’m not seeing anything about importing category lists.

My client has supplied a list of almost 150 categories for their business directory that they would like available/pre-populated. Can I immport those categories, or do I need to create them all manually?

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39642 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39642 Fri, 15 May 2015 19:16:23 +0000 Paolo Hi,

this is currently not possible, but it will be possible from the next release.

We are just doing the final testing, we hope to release by the beginning of next week.

Thanks

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39644 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39644 Fri, 15 May 2015 19:23:04 +0000 Paolo BTW, if you want to start importing them (and help us test the new feature), you can find the development version on github : https://github.com/GeoDirectory/geodirectory

Thanks

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39646 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39646 Fri, 15 May 2015 19:34:27 +0000 Bet Hannon Since this is a dev site, and not a live site, I’m interested in testing, but I haven’t really done that much before. Would I have to download the entire zip & install? Or is there a particular file to use to only test out the uploads?

Just in case anyone else comes along with the same question… what DIDN’T work: trying to upload a CSV import of just categories. 🙂

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39647 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39647 Fri, 15 May 2015 19:37:21 +0000 Bet Hannon Also, will doing this testing affect my current settings in any way?

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39648 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39648 Fri, 15 May 2015 20:02:44 +0000 Paolo Several things changed with this new version, you should really download the entire ZIP and upload it’s content in wp-content/plugins via FTP to overwrite the current version.

After overwriting, make sure to go to GD >> Tools and clear all GD version numbers.

This will convert the virtual pages in normal page and it sohuldn’t affect your current settings in any way.

Than you will see a new menu: Import / Export

Download the sample CSV for categories, fill in required info following the example and import it. If you make any mistakes or you need to add more or edit existing categories, you can export the CSV file, make your changes and re-import selecting the option to edit existing items.

Same goes for listings.

Let us know how you went.

Thanks

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39657 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39657 Fri, 15 May 2015 21:01:05 +0000 Bet Hannon Hmm… all went well with upload of the dev version. (Did rename the directory to “geodirectory” from “geodirectory-master”). Cleared all the version numbers as described.

Then could not find the new Import/Export menu at all, and when I went looking for it, discovered that while I got error messages about my CSV import of just a list of categories (and the post-type) failing, the categories DID IMPORT! 🙂

My first attempt at import said the import failed because of not having a post-type. That made sense, so I added the gd_place type to my CSV for each category. This second attempt said it failed because there was no post title. I’m not sure whether the categories actually imported the first time, or the second time.

I’m set for now–my issue with importing is solved.

Do let me know if I can help test anything.

Glad to look for that import option– where should I be seeing that new menu?

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39659 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39659 Fri, 15 May 2015 21:16:52 +0000 Paolo please see image attached

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39662 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39662 Fri, 15 May 2015 21:43:37 +0000 Bet Hannon Nope. I’m not seeing that at all!

http://easycaptures.com/4537988737

]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39668 <![CDATA[Reply To: Import a list of Categories]]> https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/topic/import-a-list-of-categories/#post-39668 Sat, 16 May 2015 14:48:46 +0000 Paolo In that case I fear you haven’t activated the newest version.

Thanks

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