New to GeoDirectory Need help

Hello,

for planning your site, if you have only one CPT, you could set the CPT archive (CPT Slug) as /directory/ or, more commonly, make a front page at /directory/

https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/getting-started/front/

I am using a third-party theme and would like for the directory to display on a page that I created called directory.

I suggest you go to
GD > Settings > Pages > Location page > Edit page
and rename the page and/or permalink/slug to Directory.

My issue is first how do I get all features of the directory to work just on the pages associated with the directory without new widgets from the directory being added to other parts of my site?

GD widgets have options which pages you want to show them on, see image 1.

For example, I don’t want a directory search on my homepage or contact page, etc…

GD Search will not be added there unless you actually do that yourself.

What settings or short code can I use to start building out my main landing page for the directory using the widgets?

Have a look at
GD > Settings > Pages > Location page > Edit page
That will be the start page for your directory. It has the shortcodes ready, and then you can use the shortcode builder or blocks to adjust as required, and you can also add widgets as explained earlier.
https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/shortcode-builder/

I read that you can run the setup wizard as much as needed but I was only able to run it once during setup. I don’t see a section called Help as the instructions and video indicate to get back to the wizard.

Go to GD > Settings, and click on “Help” in the very top right corner.
https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/getting-started/setup-wizard/

Last thing, I have a pro license of Elementor but I have run into issues trying to use the tool in the past few months of purchase. Do you have a better recommendation?

Wordpress has enough built-in design tools foro most users, including the Gutenberg blocks: https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/integrations/gutenberg/
But you should be able to use most builders too, but it does not always make things easier than not using one:
https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/integrations/builders/

Let us know if there is anything we can clarify.

Thanks

Great to hear !! 🙂

Please post your URL and WP admin details in a private reply and we will check your settings if you like.
Thanks

You have this error:

Google Maps JavaScript API warning: InvalidKey https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/error-messages#invalid-key

Also, the WP admin details don’t work.

Error: Invalid username or Password.

Thanks

That does not seem to be an administrator account.
Your key may be ready, but you have to set up billing and APIs:
https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/integrations/google/