Online only listings
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Alex Rollin 6 years, 8 months ago.
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June 3, 2018 at 6:49 pm #433410
Still having issues with Online Only listings. I created a CPT per your recommendation but now the directory is bifurcating and I am not able to implement category cpt’s properly which means no category/subcategory/sub-subcategory hierarchy.
When I create the Online Only cpt, then I also have to duplicate my categories which means to update / add one category in gd_place, I have to do the same in the online_only cpt. When I link it this way, I am also not able to create child cpt’s that roll up. Is it possible to “link” the Online CPT (disables physical location) and then add cpt’s underneath while linking the online only cpt to each so physical location is disabled when a listing is “Online Only”?
I am way behind on this project and want to make sure I get the hierarchy right, but so far have not had much luck implementing a solution that will work. This will be across many categories and subcategories. If you had sub-subcategories, I could use that approach, but since you do not, I will have to use cpt’s.
Thanks for the help.
June 3, 2018 at 9:37 pm #433433Linking CPTs is possible, take a look here: https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs/linking-custom-post-types/
When you say “subcategories” do you mean something different from the way that each category can have a parent category?
June 3, 2018 at 10:17 pm #433443Is there any other documentation other than just the link provided?
If I can link Places and the Online Only CPT to utilize the same category pool and then have category/sub-category available, then I may be alright.
What I am trying to do: Cohabitate my listings with physical location and those that are online only, while not having to duplicate category pools (maintenance nightmare) and while having a full category / sub-category relationship to list businesses then products / services in places and in Online Only.
What would be better would be if I can list each category as a cpt for maximum flexibility and then have category and subcategory under each CPT with its own unique schema, but because I can only use Places and Online Only, my preferred method of building this is not available.
Please let me know if there is a better way to accomplish this.
Thanks
June 3, 2018 at 10:36 pm #433445Is there any other documentation other than just the link provided?
Not specificaly about linking CPTs, no, but there are many forum topics and we are happy to answer questions. If you need concierge service and hands on support to set it up you can contact a GD Expert here: https://geodirectoryexperts.com
Or read more topics: https://wpgeodirectory.com/support/search/?bbp_search=link+cptIf I can link Places and the Online Only CPT to utilize the same category pool and then have category/sub-category available, then I may be alright.
Each CPT has a unique set of categories, and are not linked to categories for other CPTs.
What I am trying to do: Cohabitate my listings with physical location and those that are online only, while not having to duplicate category pools (maintenance nightmare) and while having a full category / sub-category relationship to list businesses then products / services in places and in Online Only.
Can you share the site URL, so we can see what type of listings you are working with? Maybe that will help us understand the case better.
Have you considered using one or more custom fields to denote the online presence? For example, what if you used only one CPT, but then added custom fields like:
Online Outlet 1 Website (Link field)
Online Outlet 1 Description (Textarea field)
Online Outlet 2 Website (Link field)
Online Outlet 2 Description (Textarea field)What would be better would be if I can list each category as a cpt for maximum flexibility and then have category and subcategory under each CPT with its own unique schema, but because I can only use Places and Online Only, my preferred method of building this is not available.
If it possible to hide fields for different categories, so, adding 100 custom fields, but only allowing 34 fields and category A for price page 1, 46 fields and Category B for price package 2 etc.
June 4, 2018 at 2:20 am #433462If I can link Places and the Online Only CPT to utilize the same category pool and then have category/sub-category available, then I may be alright.
Each CPT has a unique set of categories, and are not linked to categories for other CPTs.
>>> And cannot be linked to categories for other cpt’s?
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What I am trying to do: Cohabitate my listings with physical location and those that are online only, while not having to duplicate category pools (maintenance nightmare) and while having a full category / sub-category relationship to list businesses then products / services in places and in Online Only.Can you share the site URL, so we can see what type of listings you are working with? Maybe that will help us understand the case better.
Have you considered using one or more custom fields to denote the online presence? For example, what if you used only one CPT, but then added custom fields like>>> I can do it this way but am surprised that you guys have not incorporated a field (feature) to disable physical location requirement for any specific listing based on a boolean for any checkbox value “Online Only” or some such. If you recall the original request, I asked if I could create a checkbox “Online Only” and, if true, disable physical location input fields. Now it sounds as if you are saying that is possible by creating a custom field?
I am happy to provide the url privately, but it is a new site and not really any listings other than dummy listings so far.
————————————–What would be better would be if I can list each category as a cpt for maximum flexibility and then have category and subcategory under each CPT with its own unique schema, but because I can only use Places and Online Only, my preferred method of building this is not available.
If it possible to hide fields for different categories, so, adding 100 custom fields, but only allowing 34 fields and category A for price page 1, 46 fields and Category B for price package 2 etc.
>>> That is good to know but I don’t think it helps in this situation. I will explore.
Truly appreciate your assistance Alex.
June 4, 2018 at 6:38 am #433491And cannot be linked to categories for other cpt’s?
Correct
Now it sounds as if you are saying that is possible by creating a custom field?
No, it is still not possible to disable address on a per listing basis.
Looking forward to checking out the site!
June 4, 2018 at 1:38 pm #433591This reply has been marked as private.June 4, 2018 at 3:40 pm #433616This reply has been marked as private.July 19, 2018 at 6:11 pm #439085Did you resolve this? I have a very similar situation.
July 20, 2018 at 8:49 am #439152Hi Graham, there are no hidden solutions in this topic.
Feel free to make your own and we will do our best to answer your questions 🙂
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