Every now and then I see people struggling to comprehend what Directory really is. Most of them aren’t sure whether it’s a theme or plugin and… I don’t blame them. We might have gone a bit overboard by describing so many things with a single word. Good news is that after reading this you should be an expert in “Directory” terminology. :) The meaning depends on the context The word “Directory” can mean different things depending on how you use it. It can be the actual product you get for $99 It can be the theme or plugin component inside of that product It can be a whole platform which encompasses the Directory product, add-ons and child themes. 1. Directory product The Directory product you get for $99 contains 4 important elements: Tevolution plugin, Directory plugin, Location Manager plugin and Directory theme. The product was segmented into components to make it easier to maintain and update. For instance, if we want to improve something inside the multi-city functionality we only need to update the Location Manager plugin and not the other three components. This Directory product is often what we’re referring to when we say “Directory”. This is especially true in the context of sales and billing. 2. Directory theme or plugin Within the actual Directory product, the word “Directory” can describe 1 of 2 things: a plugin or a theme. To better understand this here’s a quick look at what each component actually does… Tevolution – contains most of the core functionality such as registration forms, custom fields and price packages. Directory (plugin) – contains the code that generates the “Listing” post type. Location Manager – contains the code necessary to enable the multi-city functionality. Directory (theme) – contains the actual design files, including the code for the mobile mode. 3. Directory platform Directory platform is the term we use to describe all products designed with the main Directory product in mind. These products are various add-ons and child themes. Each of them requires Directory to work and are useless on their own. Child themes are designed to significantly change the look of the site. Add-ons are designed to introduce new features. Directory video overview In the video below you can learn more about crucial Directory features. The video also contains a graphical representation of the structure explained above. Fast forward to the 2 minute mark of the video... Read more »
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