[Steven Zahm]

@ Guillaume Alarie

re: I was wondering if it is possible that my users display only a few directories (see attachment) of their choice on their page instead they have to search in all the directories or see all them? Something like only their own favorite directories from the list.

Sorry, there presently is not a way for users to “favorite” a directory entry and display a list of their favorites.

re: Can my users add more then only their own entry ?

Sorry, no, users can only add and maintain a single entry.

Hope this answers your questions.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Chris

re: can I somehow take the categories dropdown from Cmap and add it to Profile Entry Card 3.0?

Sorry, no, not easily and requires coding it.

The layouts of cMap and the Default Entry Card templates are very similar with the primary differences being styling, the content trays (bio/map) and of course the category and search. So, that said, you can use the cMap Template Customizer and tweak cMap to be closer to the style of the Default Entry Card Template. Go to the Connections : Templates admin page and click the Customize button for cMap. The page will reload with the Customizer on the left with a preview on the right. There are over a point and click 100 tweetable options to better meet your exact needs.

Hope that helps!

[Steven Zahm]

@ Jim

re: Is it possible to limit the number of businesses to just 3 per category until such time the viewership and traffic warrant additional business listings per category?

Sorry, no, this is not possible at this time… unless it is custom coded.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Jim

re: all of their social account links

There is already a repeatable field for social media links :)

re: Is it possible to add more fields and informational tabs

Yes, it is possible to add custom metaboxes and meta fields within them. Add them does require knowledge of PHP or require a dev to add them.

re: is there any coding limitations on the number of new fields and new field types Connections allows

No, there is not.

re: or supports in its plugin?

Connections has builtin support for all the most common field types. And, custom field types can be added quite easily. One such example of a custom field type is the Hours extension.

re: Are there any geniuses out there who can accomplish some customization cost-effectively to upgrade the Connections plugin to add far more fields and several more information tabs?

I’m nowhere near a genius, but I do offer custom development services if you are interested.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Jim

The best way to accomplish this is to use a membership plugin like Restrict Content Pro to sell memberships. This will allow you multiple ways to monetize your site using the membership plugin which the directory would only be one part of. This affords you much more flexibility rather than being limited to only the directory and locking you into payment gateways only useable for a directory listings.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Roland

You could upgrade your support license for the Pro Pack to the 1–5 sites option for $75. The you can use your support license keys on up to 5 sites. To upgrade, go to your purchase history and click the Licenses tab, then click the Upgrade link for the Pro Pack. The next screen will display the upgrade options. YOu would select the 1–5 Sites option and then checkout.

Hope that answers your question!

[Steven Zahm]

@ chris

I suggest the cMap template.

If you want your site visitors to be able to submit entries to your directory, then all you need, in addition the cMap, is the Form extension.

Now, if you only want your sites registered users to submit entries and maintain them, you also need the Link extension.

If you decide you need both the Form and Link extensions, then I recommend the Extension Pro Pack which include both those items plus much more only for a little more. Again, you would still need cMap.

Hope that answers your question thoroughly.

[Steven Zahm]

@ dominic

Sorry, no, this is not possible. That said, I am working on a solution, not Form, where this will be possible. No ETA yet though.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Suzanne

Add pagination_position='both' to the [connections] shortcode. That should do it.

Hope that helps, let me know.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Matthew

See this FAQ :)

http://connections-pro.com/documentation/slim-plus/#How_do_I_change_the_color_from_blue

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