Title: Default Search Settings
Last modified: April 4, 2022

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# Default Search Settings

 *  Resolved [cheappostcards](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cheappostcards/)
 * (@cheappostcards)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/default-search-settings-2/)
 * Really like this demo Visit Website: [https://www.collaborativepracticesandiego.com/find-a-professional/](https://www.collaborativepracticesandiego.com/find-a-professional/)
   I totally understand that the design is custom but the search functions that 
   are present on the home page for this page, are they provide in the plugin? for
   example these search features [https://prnt.sc/fFAogaxdEVzt](https://prnt.sc/fFAogaxdEVzt)
 * let me know

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 *  Thread Starter [cheappostcards](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cheappostcards/)
 * (@cheappostcards)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/default-search-settings-2/#post-15526238)
 * Also can we have breadcrumbs on the locations so something like this below?
 * /locations/texas/houston/abc-store
 *  Thread Starter [cheappostcards](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cheappostcards/)
 * (@cheappostcards)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/default-search-settings-2/#post-15526262)
 * Can we also setup all this data
 *     ```
       (Business Name) = %%item_title%%
       (Category) Hopefully more than one = can be set manually, in rule settings, based on existing categories on your site
       (About the Business) – unfortunately this info is not shared by the Yelp API
       (Address) – %%item_location%%
       (Reviews) – %%item_review_highlights%%
       (Images) – %%item_all_images%%
       (Get Direction) – %%item_get_directions%%
       (Hours) – %%item_schedule%%
       (URL) – %%item_url%%
       (PHONE) – %%item_phone%%
       (MAP) – %%item_map%%
       (Social Media Icons) – %%pinterest_share_button%%, %%twitter_share_button%%, %%facebook_share_button%%
       ```
   
 *  Plugin Author [Steven](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shazahm1hotmailcom/)
 * (@shazahm1hotmailcom)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/default-search-settings-2/#post-15529148)
 * **RE: the search functions that are present on the home page for this page, are
   they provide in the plugin? for example these search features [https://prnt.sc/fFAogaxdEVzt](https://prnt.sc/fFAogaxdEVzt)**
 * The zip code search is a beta addon available to [Pro Pack bundle](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/pro-pack/)
   customers, on request.
 * The other links/buttons, ex. `Attorneys, Financial Specialist Coach / Child Specialist`
   and the dropdown items are categories links that they input into a navigation
   widget and embedded that widget on the page above the directory. This can be 
   accomplished in the core Connections plugin with no addons. You would add `?cn-
   cat={category_id}` to the end of the directory page address/URL. Replace `{category_id}`
   with the category ID found on the Connections Categories admin page.
 * **RE: Also can we have breadcrumbs on the locations so something like `/locations/
   texas/houston/abc-store`**?
 * Sort of. Please navigate to the Connections Setting admin page, click the Advanced
   tab, and scroll to the Permalink options. Here, you can enable permalink for 
   locality (city) and region (state). Enabling these options will convert those
   sections in the address to links that, when clicked, will filter by the area 
   that was clicked.
 * The URL will be like this:
 * `https://your-site.tld.directory-homepage/locality/city-name`
 * or
 * `https://your-site.tld.directory-homepage/region/state-name`
 * The `locality`|`region` permalink slugs can be changed on the Connections Settings
   admin page under the Advanced tab.
 * The WordPress permalink rules require a key => value pair, the key being the 
   permalink slug and its value.
 * **RE: Can we also setup all this data**
 * `Business Name` = yes, you can enter organizations and set its name.
 * `Category` = yes, you can add as many categories as you wish and attach any number
   of them to an organization. These function exactly as they do for WordPress Posts.
 * `About the Business` = yes, you can use either the bio or notes field. I would
   suggest the notes field since this is not to be visible.
 * `Address` = yes, you can add addresses.
 * `Reviews` = Connections does not support reviews. It is requested from time to
   time. Generally, it is not desired as they require management and adds potential
   liabilities.
 * `Images` = yes, both an image photo and an image logo are supported. Additionally,
   an admin can add as many images from the Media Library to the bio and notes fields
   as desired.
 * `Get Direction` = yes, but requires a [premium template](https://connections-pro.com/templates/).
   When the map pin is click, there is a button to get directions.
 * `Hours` = yes, there is [free hours of operation addon](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-hours/).
 * `URL` = yes, links can be added.
 * `PHONE` = yes, phone numbers can be added.
 * `MAP` = yes, but requires a [premium template](https://connections-pro.com/templates/).
 * `Social Media Icons` = yes, social networks can be added.
 * I hope I have thoroughly answered your question; please let me know.

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