Directorist Foundation | Part 1

  1. What a directory website is and how it’s used in real-world businesses

  2. Popular examples of directory websites, including local businesses, real estate, services, jobs, and events

  3. Different monetization models used by successful directory websites

  4. How Directorist enables these monetization strategies through its core features

1. Install and activate Directorist correctly

2. Use the Directorist Setup Wizard for fast configuration

3. Choose the right directory type (business, classifieds, job board, and more)

4. Set up locations using the built-in map system

5. Understand monetization options during setup

6. Import demo content to explore layouts and features

7. Launch your directory website and preview the frontend

  1. Connect your Directorist account from the WordPress dashboard

  2. Install and activate the OneListing directory theme

  3. Set a static homepage correctly in WordPress settings

  4. Assign the correct Directorist page as your homepage

  5. Create a navigation menu from scratch

  6. Add important directory pages like Search Home, All Listings, Add Listing, and Dashboard

  7. Assign the menu to the correct menu location

  8. Preview and verify the final homepage layout

1. How categories, locations, and tags work in Directorist

2. How to create parent and child structures for better organization

3. How these elements automatically appear in the Add Listing form

4. How they improve both content management and user experience

Quiz Instructions

• This quiz contains 5 questions in total.

• Question types are Multiple Choice (MCQ) and True/False only.

• You have 10 minutes to complete the quiz.

• Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.

Good luck!

  1. Work with preset fields provided by Directorist

  2. Drag and drop fields into the listing form

  3. Create and organize sections inside the form

  4. Add and configure custom fields

  5. Control field behavior such as required status, admin-only visibility, and WhatsApp linking

  6. Assign custom fields to specific categories

  7. Reorder sections and fields to improve usability

1. Create, rename, add and rearrange listing fields

2. Organize, delete or reconfigure sections as needed

3. Add new elements and configure each element’s settings

4. Rearrange or remove elements as needed

5. Insert and position user avatars and customize listing titles and taglines

6. Control visibility of details like address, phone number, and location

7. Change icons, labels, and display preferences for each section

  1. Change the radius unit from miles to kilometers

  2. Enable radius search based on ZIP code

  3. Remove unwanted fields

  4. Save and apply your updated search settings

  1. Configure listing behavior, including multi-directory support, guest submissions, user registration, renewals, and expiration rules

  2. Customize All Listings, Single Listing, Category, and Location layouts for consistent design and usability

  3. Set up map providers, badges, and review systems to improve trust and user engagement

  4. Connect all required directory pages using proper shortcodes and configure search and result layouts

  5. Control user registration, login, dashboards, and author profiles

  6. Configure email notifications, monetization settings, branding, and personalization options

  7. Manage extensions, import/export tools, caching, and SEO-related advanced settings

  1. Understand the full learning roadmap of the Directorist course series

  2. Learn what skills and features are covered in Part 2 and Part 3

  3. Discover how premium extensions expand Directorist’s capabilities

  4. See how all tools come together to build a real directory business

  5. Know what you’ll be able to build by the end of the complete course series

Quiz Instructions

• This quiz contains 5 questions in total.

• Question types are Multiple Choice (MCQ) and True/False only.

• You have 10 minutes to complete the quiz.

• Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.

Good luck!