Searchable Directory I create based on database

  • thefriarwebmaster

    (@thefriarwebmaster)


    4 years, 7 months ago

    I am trying to create a directory of available programs people could sign up for or learn more about. I am currently creating a database for these activities, and I would like to find an easy way to allow people to search the directory by location, interest, etc. I have found plugins that create business directories that people can add themselves, but I want to be able to import this database and have an easy user interface. I cannot find a plugin or a way that seems easy for this to be done. Any suggestions?

    • This topic was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by Jan Dembowski.
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  • Moderator bcworkz

    (@bcworkz)

    4 years, 7 months ago

    You’ll have difficulty finding a plugin to work with an imported database because the data schema is likely to be unique and difficult to determine automatically. It’d be better for the data to reside within WP tables. Then one of the advanced search plugins can be used to locate desired data. But you’ll run into the same schema issue getting an existing database transformed into WP table data. One way or another you’ll likely need custom code to be able to address the data’s schema.

    That said, I did find this plugin, but it appears to be far from “easy”. I’ve no experience with it, maybe it’s easier than it appears.

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