Create custom taxonomy

Sorry, no, there is not a point and click method or add-on to add custom taxonomies to filter the listings.

The closest and easiest solution to implement is to use the free developer Split Categories add-on. Here’s the link:

• https://github.com/Connections-Business-Directory/Split-Categories

To download, click the green code button and choose the Download Zip button.

After you download it, you install the add-in zip file like you would any other WordPress plugin.

To use create top-level parent category and add it’s children. Then navigate to the Connections Settings admin page and click the Advanced tab. In the Split Categories section, choose the new top-level parent category and save the change.

Now when you add an edit an entry, you will find the top-level parent category you choose in a separate box with its children listed as options. Select the desired options and save the entry.

To display on the front-end, navigate to the Connections Settings admin page and click the Display tab. Scroll to the Content Block sections (there are two), enable the block for the top-level parent and save the change.

For filtering, you’ll need the advanced search beta add-on, which access is given to Pro Pack bundle customers. You can read more about it on its documentation page; here’s the link:

• https://connections-pro.com/documentation/shortcodes/cn_multi_category_search/

I hope I have answered your question accurately and thoroughly; please let me know if you have any further questions.

You will find the download link available to you when you visit the documentation page link:

• https://connections-pro.com/documentation/shortcodes/cn_multi_category_search/

I hope this helps; please let me know.

ps. Please open a support ticket from your account page for any support-related issues for the items you purchased, as the wp.org support forum rules do not allow supporting any commercial add-ons for Connections in their support forums. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. I answer our support tickets in priority over this support forum, so you will at least get quicker replies.

Happy to help; have a great weekend!