Plugin Updated Jan 24, 2023

GeoDirectory Whoop!

by GeoDirectory wpgeodirectory.com v2.1.1 Unlimited sites

GeoDirectory Whoop! is a standalone WordPress theme built for the GeoDirectory plugin. It gives you a Yelp-inspired layout for running a local business directory, city guide, event directory or review site, with room to add social features and member communities.

Version: 2.1.1
Released: Dec 22, 2022
Developer: GeoDirectory
Type: WordPress plugin
Requires: GeoDirectory
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
Topics: Directory and Listing Plugins

What’s new in GeoDirectory Whoop! 2.1.1

Version 2.1.1 · Dec 22, 2022 Latest

FixedHome page background slideshow shows images from non published listings.
ImprovedReplace dummy images CDN url.

What it does

Building a directory site means presenting a lot of listings, maps and reviews without overwhelming visitors. This theme takes a familiar layout modeled after Yelp and adds its own changes, including generous white space and color-coded icons that help people scan content and find what they need. It is made specifically for the GeoDirectory plugin, so you will need GeoDirectory running on your site, and it works with GeoDirectory add-ons such as Claim Listings, Advanced Search and MultiLocation.

Customization happens in two places. On the front end, a drag and drop interface lets you arrange widgets like maps, latest events and listings on your homepage and other pages. In the backend, the GeoDirectory Theme Framework lets you adjust colors, fonts and layouts to match your brand. For sites that want a community side, the theme works with BuddyPress and bbPress, includes BuddyPress Follow out of the box, and comes with add-ons for member lists and compliments.

Best for

Local business directories and Yelp-style review sites
City guides and event directory websites
Directory owners building member communities with BuddyPress

Features

Yelp-inspired directory layout

A standalone theme modeled after Yelp, giving visitors a familiar structure for browsing local businesses, reading reviews and exploring listings on your directory site.

White space and color-coded icons

The design uses ample white space and color-coded icons to guide visitors visually through listings and pages, making content easier to read and navigate.

Drag and drop page building

Arrange your homepage and other pages by dragging widgets such as maps, latest events and listings into place, without editing templates by hand.

Two widgetized menus

Both the header and footer menus are fully widgetized, so you can place logos, search boxes, navigation links and copyright information where you want them.

Responsive, brandable design

Built on the GeoDirectory Theme Framework, the theme is fully responsive and lets you change colors, fonts and layouts from the backend to fit your brand.

BuddyPress and bbPress support

Add social networks and forums to your directory with BuddyPress and bbPress compatibility, including BuddyPress Follow functionality that works right away.

GD Lists add-on

Members can create personal lists, such as favorite restaurants or best hotels, giving them a reason to return and interact with your listings.

BuddyPress Compliments add-on

Members can send each other feedback and compliments inside the community, encouraging friendly interaction between reviewers and other users.

Questions about GeoDirectory Whoop!

Is this a plugin or a theme?

It is a standalone WordPress theme designed for the GeoDirectory plugin ecosystem. It controls the look and layout of your directory site, while GeoDirectory handles the listings themselves, so GeoDirectory needs to be active for the theme to work as intended.

Can I change the colors and layout to match my brand?

Yes. The theme is built on the GeoDirectory Theme Framework, which lets you customize colors, fonts and layouts from the backend. You can also rearrange homepage widgets like maps, latest events and listings with the drag and drop interface.

Will it work with other GeoDirectory add-ons?

The theme is described as fully compatible with GeoDirectory add-ons, and the examples given include Claim Listings, Advanced Search and MultiLocation. That lets you extend your directory with listing claims, more detailed search and multiple locations.

Can I add community features like forums and member profiles?

Yes. GeoDirectory Whoop! works with BuddyPress and bbPress, so you can run social networks and forums alongside your listings. BuddyPress Follow works out of the box, and the included GD Lists and BuddyPress Compliments add-ons give members more ways to interact.

Is GeoDirectory Whoop! free?

The code of GeoDirectory Whoop! is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of GeoDirectory Whoop! is this?

Version 2.1.1, released Dec 22, 2022. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update GeoDirectory Whoop!?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of GeoDirectory Whoop! automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.

What does GeoDirectory Whoop! need?

GeoDirectory Whoop! needs GeoDirectory installed and active.