GeoDirectory - Social Importer

GeoDirectory - Social Importer is an extension for the GeoDirectory directory plugin that enables site administrators to automatically import business listings and location data from popular social platforms like Facebook and Yelp. This addon streamlines the process of populating a directory with existing business information, reducing manual data entry and keeping listings synchronized with external sources.

Key Features

• Facebook Business Import - Import business listings, contact information, and details directly from Facebook business pages into your GeoDirectory listings.
• Yelp Integration - Pull business data, reviews, ratings, and location information from Yelp to populate your directory.
• Bulk Import Capability - Import multiple listings at once rather than adding them individually, saving significant time for large directories.
• Automated Data Mapping - Automatically map imported fields to corresponding GeoDirectory listing fields for consistent data structure.
• Duplicate Detection - Identify and prevent duplicate listings when importing from social platforms.
• Custom Field Support - Map imported data to custom fields within your GeoDirectory setup.
• Review and Approval Workflow - Review imported listings before they go live on your directory.
• Data Synchronization - Update existing listings with fresh data from social sources on a scheduled basis.
• Image Import - Automatically download and attach business images and logos from social platforms.
• Category Assignment - Automatically assign imported listings to appropriate GeoDirectory categories.

Best For

This plugin is ideal for directory site owners who want to quickly populate their GeoDirectory with business listings from established social platforms without manual data entry. It works well for local business directories, chamber of commerce sites, and niche listing platforms that want to leverage existing business information on Facebook and Yelp. Site administrators managing large directories or those frequently updating business information will benefit from the automated import and synchronization capabilities.