Sabai Directory is a feature-rich premium business directory plugin designed for WordPress. It allows you to create community-driven local business directories similar to popular platforms like Yelp.com, Google+ Places, or Yahoo! Local. While Sabai Directory offers comprehensive functionality, a newer directory plugin called Directories Pro was released in May 2018, which includes additional features and improvements.
Key Features:
- Listing Display Options:
- Choose from list, grid, or map view to display directory listings.
- Fully responsive design ensures compatibility with all devices.
- Search and Filtering:
- Users can search listings by keywords, category, distance, and location.
- Auto-suggestion features enhance user experience during search.
- Custom Fields:
- Create custom fields using a visual form editor with various field types (Choice, Date, HTML, Markdown Text, Number, ON/OFF, Paragraph Text, Single Line Text, CAPTCHA, User, Section Break, File Upload, Image Upload, Video, Email, Phone Number, etc.).
- Interactive Map:
- Utilize a fully interactive map that shows listing details on hover/click.
- Map features include refreshing search results on map drag, autocomplete location field, clustered markers, etc.
- User Interaction:
- Users can add new listings or claim existing ones.
- Post reviews with a 1-5 star multi-criteria rating system and rating charts.
- Upload photos of listings and interact with other user-generated content.
- Multi-location Support:
- Listings can have multiple locations associated with them.
- User Dashboard:
- Users have a dedicated dashboard to manage their listings, leads, payment orders, bookmarks, etc.
- Monetization Options:
- Offer paid listings with custom pricing plans.
- Integration with popular payment gateways including PayPal, Authorize.net, 2Checkout, Stripe for accepting payments.
- Recurring payment options (weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual) with trial periods.
- Manual payment management and order tracking.
- Customization and Extensions:
- Flexible role-based permission system.
- Schema.org microdata support for improved search engine visibility.
- Integration with BuddyPress user profiles and activity.
- Integration with MyCRED plugin for point system management.
- Additional Features:
- Geolocation features for enhanced mapping and location-based services.
- CSV Importer/Exporter for bulk data management.
- RTL language support.
- OpenStreetMap integration.
- Various customizable email notifications.
- Multiple Google map styles and widgets.
- Shortcodes for embedding specific directory elements.
- Translation support with included French, Dutch, and Italian translations.
Sabai Directory offers extensive capabilities for creating and managing robust business directories within your WordPress website. However, if you are starting fresh, Directories Pro is recommended for its enhanced feature set and ongoing support and development.
