Simple BusinessDirectorywithMaps, Store Locator, Distance Search

Effortlessly Create a Powerful Directory with Maps & Store Locator

Are you looking to connect your customers with physical business locations, dealers, or stores? The Simple BusinessDirectorywithMaps, Store Locator, Distance Search plugin is your all-in-one solution for WordPress. It transforms your website into a powerful, interactive, and user-friendly directory.

Stop losing customers who can’t find you. This plugin makes it incredibly easy for users to find business listings near them using geolocation, radius search, and intuitive maps. It’s the perfect tool for building a professional store locator, dealer directory, or any location-based listing website.

Core Features at a Glance

This plugin is packed with features designed to create a comprehensive and engaging user experience. Here’s what you get right out of the box:

• Advanced Google Maps Integration: Display all your listings on a beautiful, interactive map with custom markers, info windows, and marker clustering for a clean look.
• Powerful Store Locator & Distance Search: Allow users to search for listings within a specific radius of their location, using miles or kilometers for ultimate convenience.
• Frontend Listing Submissions: Empower business owners to add and manage their own listings directly from the frontend of your site, saving you administrative time.
• Customizable Fields & Categories: Create a directory that fits your exact niche. Add custom fields (text, dropdowns, checkboxes) and unlimited categories to organize listings perfectly.
• Built-in User Reviews & Ratings: Foster community trust and engagement by allowing visitors to leave reviews and star ratings on business listings.
• Monetization Ready with ‘Claim a Listing’: Offer a feature where business owners can ‘claim’ an existing listing, giving you an opportunity to monetize your directory through paid plans.
• Fully Responsive & Mobile-Friendly: Your directory will look and function perfectly on any device, from desktops to smartphones, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.

In-Depth Feature Analysis

Let’s explore the three standout features that make this plugin a must-have for any location-based directory website.

Seamless Google Maps Integration & Store Locator

The heart of any great directory is its map. This plugin integrates flawlessly with the Google Maps API, providing a rich and interactive experience. You can display all your business listings on a single, clean map.

The store locator functionality is incredibly robust. Users can immediately see markers for all locations, click on them to view details in an info-window, and even get directions. With features like marker clustering, hundreds of locations can be displayed without cluttering the map, ensuring fast load times and a great user experience.

Advanced Search with Geolocation & Radius

This is where the plugin truly shines for the end-user. The search functionality is designed to connect customers with businesses as quickly as possible. Users can search by keyword, category, address, or zip code.

The most powerful feature is the distance-based search. A user can enter their location (or allow the browser to detect it automatically) and search for listings “within 15 miles.” This dynamic radius search is essential for store finders, dealer locators, and any directory where proximity is key to conversion.

Flexible Frontend Submissions & Management

Building a directory shouldn’t be a one-person job. This plugin allows you to crowdsource your content by enabling frontend submissions. Business owners can register and submit their own listings through a simple form you create.

You retain full control, with the ability to approve or reject submissions before they go live. Once approved, business owners get their own dashboard to manage their listings, view stats, and respond to reviews. This feature not only saves you countless hours but also creates a self-sustaining community around your directory.

Who is This Directory Plugin For?

This versatile tool is perfect for a wide range of projects and professionals. Here are just a few examples of who can benefit:

Local Business Chains & Franchises

Easily create a professional “Find a Store” or “Dealer Locator” page. Help customers find your nearest branch, showroom, or service center with a powerful map and distance search.

Niche Directory Website Owners

Build the next go-to resource for your community. Create directories for restaurants, real estate agents, local contractors, tourist attractions, or any other niche you can imagine. Monetize it with featured listings and claims.

Web Developers & Agencies

Add a high-value, in-demand feature to your clients’ websites without the high cost. This plugin is a cost-effective and reliable tool to keep in your development arsenal for a variety of client projects.

Why Choose Our GPL-Licensed Version?

We believe powerful software should be accessible to everyone. Our version of Simple BusinessDirectorywithMaps gives you incredible functionality with added benefits.

Unbeatable Value & Cost-Effectiveness

Why pay a high annual subscription fee for a single-site license? By choosing our GPL-licensed version, you get the exact same premium plugin for a fraction of the cost. It’s the smartest financial choice for freelancers, agencies, and small business owners.

The True Freedom of GPL

The General Public License (GPL) gives you freedom. You can use this plugin on an unlimited number of websites—for yourself or for your clients. There are no restrictive licenses or domain checks, allowing you to build without limits.

Safe, Secure, and Original Code

Your website’s security is paramount. We provide you with the original, untouched plugin files, just as the developer released them. Our files are 100% free from malware, viruses, or any malicious code, so you can install with complete confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Simple BusinessDirectorywithMaps work with Elementor or other page builders?

Yes, absolutely. The plugin uses shortcodes to display the directory, maps, and search forms. These shortcodes can be easily placed within any page or post created with popular page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, or the standard WordPress Gutenberg editor.

Do I need a Google Maps API Key to use this plugin?

Yes, a Google Maps API key is required for the maps and geolocation features to function correctly. The plugin’s documentation provides clear instructions on how to generate a free API key from the Google Cloud Platform Console.

Can I import business listings from a CSV file?

Yes, this plugin includes a powerful CSV import/export feature. This is incredibly useful for migrating an existing directory or for bulk-uploading a large number of listings at once, saving you a significant amount of manual data entry time.

How does the ‘Claim a Listing’ feature work?

The ‘Claim a Listing’ feature allows you to populate your directory with businesses yourself. Then, you can let the actual business owners find their listing and ‘claim’ it. You can set this up as a free process or integrate it with a payment system (like WooCommerce) to charge a fee for claiming, which is a great way to monetize your directory.

Will I receive updates for this plugin?

Yes. Whenever the original developer releases an update, we make the new version available for you to download from your account. You can then update the plugin manually on your website to access the latest features and security patches.

Is this GPL-licensed plugin safe to use on my website?

Of course. The plugin file we provide is the original, unmodified software. It is 100% legal under the General Public License (GPL). We ensure all our products are scanned and verified to be free of any malware or security risks.

Can I use this plugin on multiple client websites?

Yes, and this is one of the biggest benefits of the GPL. You are free to install and use this plugin on as many personal and client websites as you wish. There are no restrictions on the number of installations.