=== Simple Link Directory === Contributors: quantumcloud Donate link: https://www.quantumcloud.com Tags: directory, directory plugin, business directory, monetize, make money, directory listing, link library, earn money, bookmark collection, link curation, link directory, best directory, web directory, listing directory, directory portal, vendor directory Requires at least: 4.0 Tested up to: 4.9 Stable tag: 3.4.2 Requires PHP: 5.4.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.quantumcloud.com Directory wordpress plugin to curate topic based link collections. Curate gorgeous Link Directory, Link List, Link Archive, Partners or Vendors Directory == Description == = Directory WordPress Plugin for Modern Websites = Directory wordpress plugin with a unique approach! Simple Link Directory is a unique and advanced WordPress Directory plugin and a Link Manager for One Page directory and Content Curation solution. Create innovative and elegant Link, Resources or Partners Directory on your WordPress website in matter of minutes. This WordPress Directory plugin can be used for Single page Business directory, One page Link directory, Bookmark directory, Link library, Bookmark collection, Directory listing, Web directory, Listing directory, Vendor directory, Partners Directory, Affiliates Directory, Resources Directory and Link Curation. It is the best wordpress directory plugin for the new age web. Suitable for both small and large scale directory websites. This directory plugin is compatible with any theme. The Pro version of this directory plugin you can start making money on complete Auto Pilot easily and quickly. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZn2xnnaZno] This directory plugin also allows other website owners to Embed the Link Lists you curated, on their websites and increase sharing, engagement and value of your own website in return. As a HUGE bonus you can get Backlinks when your Curated Directory Listing is embedded on another websites! Showcase all your Bookmarks and Favorite links with this useful plugin. With the Thumbs Up feature, your site users can vote for the most useful Links in your directory. This is a great way to make your website interactive and invite user feedback. Simple Link Directory is the new way to curate useful Link Collections and Link Directory easily and quickly. Turn your website into an Authority by curating niche specific useful link directories or even a local business directory that your users will love, bookmark, embed, share and come back for more! Increasing user engagement and dwell time on your website is the best way to rank high in Google SERP. > [View Demo of Simple Link Directory Pro Version](http://dev.quantumcloud.com/sld/) > [View Demo of Simple Link Directory Free Version](http://dev.quantumcloud.com/sld-free/) > Upgrade to [Simple Link Directiory Pro (now with monetization option)](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/) > Non Profit Organizations - Like this Directory PLugin? Please eMail Us. > Your website may qualify for a hefty discount on the Pro Version = Who Should Use this Link Manager plus Diretory Plugin? = Simple Link Directory is the best WordPress directory plugin for you if you are a: * Prolific Blogger * SEO Specialist * Content Curator * Marketer * Webmaster * Advertising or Marketing Agency = Simple Link Directory Use Cases = Use Simple Link Directory for Your Resources Page: Do you manage a Resources Page or Links Page with lists of useful links to other websites? If so, Simple Link Diretory is a perfect solution for you to manage those links, show them beautifully and invite user engagement. Build a Complete Directory Website: These days one page or small directory websites have become quite popular. If you are passionate about something why not turn your bookmarks into a Single Page directory website? With the help of Simple Link Directory, you can create niche specific Directory website within a matter of hours that can attract a lot of new visitors and attention. Create a Link Manager for Company Intranet: A lot of businesses require their company employees to access certain websites on regular basis. Such as Media or Marketing company. You can create link directories for your company Intranet using Simple Link Directory. The pro version also provides the ability for registered users to create their own bookmark or favorite lists selected from your directory listings. Simple Link Directory Professional version is the only plugin with such link bookmarking feature. Create a Local Business Directory: Do you want to create Lists of the best restaurants or pet shops in your city? You can do that with Simple Link Directory. Create a Chiropractors directory, resort directory, schools directory or company directory with SLD. Create a Vendor Directory: If you are a business with a lot vendors that carry your products - use simple Link directory to List them in a user friendly manner. Your website users will thank you. Create Affiliate Links Directory: Want to create useful directories with affiliate links? Simple Link Directory is perhaps the best WordPress Directory Plugin that you will find online for the purpose. The professional version even allows you to mask URLs, should you want. Create Top Sites List: Although, Simple Link Directory does not have all the bells and whistles of top site scripts but you can easily make it work like that. The Upvote feature allows users to Vote for Links that they like and find useful. Order by UpVote feature lets you sort the links by number of upvotes. Pretty handy. Make Money with Your Directory - Passive Income: With Simple Link Directory Professional Version it is dead simple and insanely quick to create a best directory set up that can generate passive income for you over time. Do some SEO and regular blogging along with your directory and you can start making money online with minimal effort. = Simple Link Directory Use Case Examples = * [Ultimate Directory of Best WordPress Plugins for Your Website](http://www.wordpresshunt.com) * [http://www.dna88.com/ultimate-list-of-best-seo-tools/](http://www.dna88.com/ultimate-list-of-best-seo-tools/) * [Ultimate Directory of Website Marketing Tools](https://www.quantumcloud.com/ultimate-list-of-website-marketing-tools/) * [Ultimate Directory of PHP Web Development Tools & Resources](http://www.dna88.com/ultimate-list-of-php-web-development-tools-resources/) * [View All available templates and features](http://dev.quantumcloud.com/sld/) = How Does Simple Link Directory Plugin Help you? = This directory plugin lets you create unique, responsive, one page link directory that you can show on any page, anywhere with short codes. It is an advanced Link Manager. It can also be used to create nice looking partners, associates, affiliates or Business Directory for your company if you want. Forget those old and traditional, boring directory styles and layouts. This innovative and powerful, yet Simple Link Directory WordPress PlugIn allows you to create and curate comprehensive Lists of links with website logo and a short description with ease. Build Useful Link Collections, Link Library, Business Diretory or Resource Directory of your favorite bookmarks in style with this Link Manager/Directory plugin. Share with your website users and let them share yours. Curate dozens or hundreds of lists of relevant website links on any broad topic for your directory. Then show all your Link Lists in a beautiful layout on a single page - a single page directory style. Or you can choose any single link List to show with short code. Let people upvote Links and show what they like. Possibilities are endless. = Simple Link Directory Lite vs Pro = The Lite or Free version of this directory is perfectly fine if you plan to have a small directory of few lists that you want to show on any one of your WordPress page. You can even use combinations of other 3rd party plugins to monetize your directory. Below are the Simple Link Directory Lite Main Features: * Unlimited Directory and Lists that can be displayed on any of your pages easily * 4 Beautiful, Responsive Templates * Embed Option to share your Listing Directories * Show Single List or All in Directory Style * Import Lists from CSV file to populate your directory * Integrated real support * Scroll to directory top * Outbound click tracking through google analytics * Upvote or Like Links * Add Link Button that Can Link to A Contact Form Page of Your Choice so Anyone Can Suggest Links to Your Directory * Easy and Quick Short Code Generator, so you do not have to hunt down the shortcode parameters A pro version of Simple Link Directory is available with more advanced features to run a directory portal website. Simple Link Directory Pro features: Incredible Usability * Build lists with dozens or hundreds of links and show them in one page * Topic based Link Lists that can be Displayed Category wise * Tabbed Category Listing of All Your Lists * Use as Link Directory, Resources page, Links page, Partners page, Associates page, Logo showcase, Local Business Directory, or Vendors page. Possibilities are endless * Live, on page, instant search for your directory * Live, on page, instant filtering of lists * Scroll to Top Button * Optional Fixed Position Filter buttons that can be Left aligned or placed at top of your Lists Community Features * Allow users to submit links to your directory * Complete front end user registration, login and link submission * Free or Paid Link Listing Opportunity * Auto approve option for user registration to the directory * New user role: SLD User * Auto approve links option * Manage user submitted links to the directory * Unlimited front end link submission for Admin user * Invite user interaction with Upvote * Choose your UpVote icon: Thumbs up, Firey Hot, Heart, Star or Smiley Face. * Allow users to embed your lists on their websites * Allow registered users to create their own Favorite List of links Innovative Designs for Your Directory * 15 directory templates to choose from * Fully responsive and modern directory designs * Directory templates are designed for differenbt use case scenarios * Use theme fonts or choose a Google font for your directory * Fixed position filtering area option * Custom CSS to apply your own directory style Extensive Customizability and Flexibility * Choose theme font or google font. Customize all aspects of your directory just the way you like * Configurable highlight color for each, different lists in your link directory * Customize colors of all aspects of the link lists * Complete control over directory list ordering * Custom Ordering of Lists * Order List Items in your directory by Up votes, Item title * Randomize Lists in the Directory and List Items * Over 2 dozen shortcode parameters * Easy and Powerful Shortcode Generator – no need to hunt down all the different parameters * Custom JS and CSS panel to modify directory functionality * Pagination for List Items available as a shortcode option. * Mark Directory Links as New or Featured Advanced Directory Functionality * 4 ways to add images: Auto Favicon, Font Awesome Icon, Upload Image, Paste Image Link. This allows you to build your directory lists extremely quickly * Front End User Registration with Captcha, Log in, Link Submission to Directory * Alternaive option for link submission button (link to a contact form or google doc) * Admin Approves User Submitted Links to Listing Directory or Set to Auto Approve * 3 widgets for Latest Links, Most Populat Links and Random Links * User Up Vote Directory Items (restricted to 1 vote per day) * Admin settings to turn on/off live search, filtering * RTL support * Embed option. Other website owners can now embed the useful lists you create on their websites with a backlink to your own website. Great for SEO! * Google Analytics Integration for outbound link click tracking! * CSV Import to create new lists easily. * CSV Export your lists for backup * Import your exported CSV back with update directory lists and links Link Directory for Company Intranet * Allow any registered user to create their own favorite List by bookmarking links from your diretory lists. * Dynamically add or remove links from bookmark list from front end * Use a single master CSV file to Export and Import your directory listings Directory Speed Creating lists is a breeze with Simple Link Directory. Each List item needs only a Title, Link, and an Image. The subtitle is optional. There are 4 ways to add images: Auto Favicon (as in auto), Font Awesome Icon, Upload Custom Image, or Paste External Image Link. You can also build your list as CSV file in excel and import your Lists. You can export all your lists as CSV file, make changes, and import it back quickly. Simple Link Directory is optimized for speed and performance in code level. SEO Friendly Directory The templates’ HTML are SEO friendly. h2 and h3 tags were used as appropriate. You can define if a link should be no-follow or do-follow. This one-page directory plugin allows you to create a content hub and authority website. Also, as part of your main website this plugin is a great addition because outbound links to relevant websites are great SEO plus marks for your website. Monetization Option to Earn Money Online on Auto Pilot * Integrated PayPal payment option for user link submission to your directory * Create subscription package for your link directory with any amount and your PayPal email ID * Free and/or Paid Listing to Earn Money * Define link visibility duration and your currency of payment * AD/Text Block with each list to make money using shortcode of other plugin * URL masking option for affiliate links * Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin is the best way to earn money online – and the quickest. You can start making money with wordpress in 48 hours or less > *Upgrade to [Simple Link Directiory Pro](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/) * = Simple Link Directory Lite Main Features = Simple Link Directory comes bundled with *four* modern and great looking templates that are fully Responsive, Masonry and integrates with your current wordpress theme comfortably. Links in the directory can be marked to open in new window or same window. by default all links are selected to use rel=nofollow but this setting can be overridden selectively. The advanced embed feature allows other website users to embed your link or business directory Lists on their websites, thereby increasing sharing and engagement on your own site! [Simple Link Directory Pro Documentation](https://www.quantumcloud.com/documentations/simple-link-directory) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAs_LFuUDH4&t=175s] = Directory ShortCode Generator = You are encouraged to use the Simple Link Directory *handy Short Code generator* from your page's Visual Editor. But here are the mosy important directory shortcode parameters if you want to do it manually. Directory Link Lists can be shown in the front end using short tags with different options: [qcopd-directory mode="all" column="3" style="style-1" ] 1. mode Value for this option can be set as "one" or "all". 2. column Avaialble values: "1", "2", "3" or "4". 3. style Avaialble values: "simple" or "style-1". Only 2 templates are available in the free version. For more styles or templates, please purchase the premium version of the Directory. 4. orderby Compatible order by values: 'ID', 'author', 'title', 'name', 'type', 'date', 'modified', 'rand' and 'menu_order'. 5. order Value for this option can be set as "ASC" for Ascending or "DESC" for Descending order. 6. list_id Only applicable if you want to display a single list [not all] out of your link directories. You can provide specific list id here as a value. You can also get ready shortcode for a single list under "Manage List Items" menu. 7. enable_embedding Allow visitors to embed list in other sites. Supported values - "true", "false". Example: enable_embedding="true" ** We welcome your feedback and new feature requests to improve Simple Link Directory! ** Plugin Support Page: https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/ = Please Leave a Review for This Diretory Plugin = If you like our effort and would like to support us, encourage us or if you just thought that this plugin was somewhat helpful, please leave a 5 star rating and a short blurb on what you like the most about it. It means the world to us and motivates our developers to keep adding kool, new, premium features to this plugin. If you face any issue, or want more features please leave a comment, instead of review. We take all customer feedback seriously and take actions asap. == Installation == 1. Download the Directory plugin zip file. Extract and upload simple-link-directory in your wp-content/plugins folder. 2. From the wp-admin panel go to plugins and activate "Simple Link Directory - Light" 3. Create a new page and paste the plugin Short Code with short code generator. 5. You are done. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does the free version of Simple Link Directory have filter buttons? = No. It is a pro version feature at the moment. But in the future, we have plans to make it available in the free version as well. = I’m having trouble grasping the use of categories. It seems like and that they can only be assigned to a list rather than a specific link. = The base pillars of SLD are Lists, not individual links. The most common use case scenario of Simple Link Directory is to create and display multiple Lists of many Links on specific topics. As such, there is no option for a Link (list item) to belong to multiple Lists or Categories. That would make the process of creating Lists slower. For each link you would have to select a List and a Category from drop downs despite the chances of a single List item to belong to multiple Lists are usually not that high. When you have dozens or hundreds of Lists that would become a real issue to create or manage your Lists. = Do you have pagination or load more items? I have thousands of links= Items in lists can be paginated. This option is available in the shortcode generator. But you can also add the parameters manually. Values: “true”, “false”. This option will allow you to paginate list items. It will break the list page wise. Example: paginate_items=“true”. You also need to add the parameter per_page. This option indicates the number of items per page. Default is “5”. paginate_items=“true” is required to get this parameter working. Example: per_page=“5” Lists themselves cannot be paginated as the main concept of SLD is to be a Simple, One Page Directory. = I have a list to import but it does not work and there is no message saying why my import does not work. = The most common reason for failed import is encoding. The CSV file itself and characters in it must be in utf-8 format. Please check your CSV file for any unusual/non-utf-8 characters. If the problem persists, please email us the CSV file. = I have some blank pages that are crawled by Google! How to avoid them? = Like many, if not most, WordPress plugins SLD uses custom posts and WordPress creates slug URLs even though they are not being used by SLD at the moment. We are working on making use of them. But rest assured they are not harmful. They are generally not linked from anywhere and not indexed by Google. The only exception is if you have an XML sitemap generator that automatically scans and generates Links to these slug URLs. Yoast SEO plugin does that. You can exclude those slugs from xml sitemap. Go to Yoast->XML Sitemap->Post Types tag and select Manage List Items (sld) to Not in sitemap – then Save. = Does the free version of Simple Link Directory have filter buttons? = No. It is a pro version feature at the moment. But in the future, we have plans to make it available in the free version as well. = How can I upgrade from free version of Simple Link Directory to Pro version? = 1. Download the latest pro version of the plugin from website 2. Log in to your WordPress admin area and go to the Plugins management page. 3. Deactivate and Delete the old version of the plugin (don’t worry – your data is safe) 4. Upload and Activate the latest pro version of the plugin 5. You are done. = Do You Have a Pro Version FAQ for Simple Link Directory? = Please check pro version FAQ for this directory plugin here: [Pro Version FAQ for Simple Link Directory](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/knowledge-base/simple-link-directory/) = I have setup List Categories and Lists and neither is showing on home page. Did I install correctly? = You have to put the short code on the WordPress oage or post page where you want to show the List/s. There is a Shortcode generator in your page or post visual editor. Use that to create shortcode and insert to your page, where you want to display the lists, easily. = Is Simple Link Directory Pro mobile friendly? Does it function well on cells and tablets? = Yes, all directory templates are mobile device friendly and Responsive. = Why can I not add more than 37(or any other) number of links in one list? = The issue you are having with saving the Lists is because of a limitation set in your server. Your server probably has a low limit for how many form fields it will process at a time. So, after you have added a certain number of links, the server refuses to save new link items. The server’s configuration that dictates this is max_input_vars. Set it to a high limit like max_input_vars = 10000. You can do it with local php.ini file or htaccess if your server supports it, Otherwise, please contact your hosting company support if needed. = How Can I Translate Your Plugin or Use Another Language Besides English? = We are working on better multi language support. In the mean time, you can use either WPML with String Translation addon or the Loco Translate plugin – which is free. If any string is missing, let us know. = Do You Have a Pro Version FAQ for Simple Link Directory? = Please check pro version FAQ for this directory plugin here: [Pro Version FAQ for Simple Link Directory](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/knowledge-base/simple-link-directory/) == Use == 1. After activating the plugin, create a new page or post. In the body section write this shortcode [qcopd-directory mode="all" column="3" style="style-1" ] 2. Save the page/post and check the page in front end. You'll see a nicely designed Link Directory. 3. Under the settings page in admin you can find the help in "Tabbed Category" menu. == Screenshots == 1. Directory BackEnd Create New List of Links 2. Directory BackEnd Manage Your List of Links 3. Directory BackEnd View All Your Lists 4. Directory BackEnd Settings 5. Directory Front end design template 2 6. Directory Front end default design template == Changelog == = 3.4.2 = # .ui-datepicker-group Class override issue - fixed. Removed Important flag. = 3.4.0 = # Removed some unnecessary CSS = 3.3.5 = # Fixed a CSS issue causing links to not work with style-2 = 3.3.0 = # Rolled back CSS minifying issue fix because it was causing problem with Embed lists # WP reset added = 3.2.0 = # Outbound Link Tracking - Added. = 3.1.0 = # CSS minifying issue fixed. # Embed Credit Title and Link added. = 3.0.0 = # New feature - Scroll to top button added. # Fixed - occassional Packery Overlap issue = 2.9.0 = # Add Link Button added Which can Link to Any Page = 2.8.5 = # Updated embed button design = 2.8.4 = # Removed some text = 2.8.2 = # Increased PHP version compatibility for this directory = 2.8.1 = #fixed upvote display setting bug = 2.8.0 = # http:// label added for item link. # Added rating review request. # Upvote feature added. = 2.7.0 = # Custom Javascript Added in Settings area # Case insensitive Sorting fixed. = 2.6.7 = # Fixed a bug for option tree conflict = 2.6.6 = # Fixed a bug for php include error in some server = 2.6.5 = # Fixed some potential css conflicts # Custom Css section added in settings = 2.6.2 = Adjusted some minor help language = 2.6.0 = # Enable Top area added in General Setting. # Option tree added as Setting page = 2.5.0 = Do shortcode bug fix and small changes = 2.4.0 = # Fixed some order & order by options. # order_by should removed as option for Single List in shortcode generator. # item_orderby added in shortcode. = 2.3.0 = * Hide SLD from backend for subscriber user role = 2.2.0 = # Embed icon update # Open new tab problem fixed. # Update All templates' HTML/CSS to use H2 for the list title, then H3 for the link title, the link text should just be a paragraph. Done. # Font size & line height add for title & description through short code = 2.0.0 = *Support page email bug fixed = 1.9.0 = *Removed auto import of sample links = 1.8.0 = *Populate Directory with CSV import = 1.7.1 = *Minor bug fixes and a new section = 1.7.0 = *Added two more templates = 0.9.1 = *Initial version of Simple Link Directory = 1.0 = *Fixed some issues with plugin activation = 1.6 = *Fixed minor bugs, added embed option == Upgrade Notice == = 2.6.7 = # Fixed a bug for option tree conflict