Directorist - Universal Search

Directory sites live or die by how easily visitors can find an entry. A standard search box often misses listings that sit in different categories or in custom fields. Directorist – Universal Search addresses this by gathering results from across the whole directory, so a business listing or a classified ad shows up when it matches what the visitor typed.

The plugin works with your existing Directorist setup. Visitors can search by keywords, locations, categories, tags or custom attributes, and results appear as they type. You can adjust the look of the search bar and the results page to match your branding, and the layout adapts to phones, tablets and desktops. It fits business directories, classified ads and other listing-focused sites.

Features

• Search across all listings: Finds relevant entries across categories and custom fields, so visitors see matching listings from the whole directory in one place instead of searching section by section.
• Real-time results: Results update dynamically as visitors type, which lets them see matching listings right away and refine their query without reloading the page.
• Advanced filtering options: Narrow searches by location, category, tag or custom attributes, so visitors can reach precise results that fit what they are looking for.
• Works with Directorist: Built to run natively with your existing Directorist setup, adding search functionality without disrupting the directory you have already built.
• Multiple search types: Visitors can search by keywords, locations, categories or a combination of these, which gives them flexible ways to find the listing they want.
• Customizable search interface: Adjust the look and feel of the search bar and the results page so they match your site's branding and design.
• Responsive on all devices: The search experience stays consistent and easy to use on desktops and smartphones, so visitors can browse the directory from any screen.
• Search-friendly result pages: Search result pages use search-friendly URLs and structured data markup, which helps keep your directory's pages organized for search engines.

Best for

• Business directory sites built on Directorist
• Classified ads websites with many listings
• Directory owners with custom fields and categories