Here is a simple “Initial Configuration” guide you can write for the GeoBuddy plugin. You can use this in documentation, a blog post, or plugin guide.

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Initial Configuration – GeoBuddy Plugin #

This guide explains the initial setup and configuration of the GeoBuddy plugin for WordPress.

1. Install Required Plugin #

Before configuring GeoBuddy, make sure the GeoDirectory plugin is installed and activated because GeoBuddy works as an extension of GeoDirectory

Steps:

1. Go to WordPress Dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for GeoDirectory
4. Click Install Now
5. Click Activate

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2. Install the GeoBuddy Plugin #

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Search for GeoBuddy
3. Click Install Now
4. Click Activate

After activation, a GeoBuddy settings panel will appear in your WordPress dashboard.

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3. Open GeoBuddy Settings #

1. Go to Dashboard → GeoBuddy
2. Open the Settings panel
3. Configure which features and fields you want to enable.

GeoBuddy allows you to enable or disable individual fields depending on your website needs.

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4. Enable Social Media Fields #

GeoBuddy adds additional social media fields to directory listings.

You can enable fields like:

• LinkedIn Profile
• WhatsApp Contact
• TikTok Profile
• YouTube Channel
• Skype Username

These fields help businesses connect their social media profiles directly to their listing pages.

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5. Enable Virtual Tour Field #

GeoBuddy also supports 360° virtual tour URLs.

You can add virtual tours from platforms such as:

• Matterport
• Google Virtual Tours
• Any HTTPS virtual tour link

This feature is useful for real estate, hotels, tourism, and business directories

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6. Add Fields to GeoDirectory Listings #

After enabling the fields:

1. Go to GeoDirectory → Custom Fields Manager
2. Select the listing post type
3. Add the GeoBuddy fields to the listing form.

These fields will now appear when users add or edit a listing on your directory website.

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7. Test the Configuration #

Finally:

1. Create or edit a listing.
2. Fill in the social media links or virtual tour URL.
3. View the listing on the frontend.

The social links and virtual tour will appear with proper icons and formatting.

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