Settings and Directory Display
Configure the core behavior of your business directory and control what appears in listings.
General Settings
Section titled “General Settings”Go to WB Plugins > Business Profile > General Settings.
Page Settings
Section titled “Page Settings”- Business Directory Page - The page that holds the
[bp-business-listing]shortcode and shows all businesses. - Create Business Page - A blank page where the plugin renders the business creation wizard.
Labels
Section titled “Labels”Customize how “Business” appears throughout the site.
| Setting | Default | Example Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | Business | Company, Shop, Vendor, Store |
| Plural | Businesses | Companies, Shops, Vendors, Stores |
URL Settings
Section titled “URL Settings”- Business Slug - The URL base for business pages. Default:
example.com/business/business-name. - Category Slug - The URL base for category archives. Default:
example.com/business-category/restaurants.
After changing any slug, go to Settings > Permalinks and click Save Changes to flush rewrite rules.
Publishing Options
Section titled “Publishing Options”What happens when a member creates a business:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Publish | Goes live immediately |
| Pending | Requires admin approval |
| Draft | Saved but not visible |
You can also require approval with a filter. See Developer Guide.
Default Images
Section titled “Default Images”Set fallback images used when a business does not upload its own:
- Default Avatar - placeholder profile image
- Default Cover - placeholder banner image
Business View (Directory Display)
Section titled “Business View (Directory Display)”Go to the Business View tab to control which contact fields appear on directory cards, separately for the grid and list layouts.
| Field | Grid View | List View |
|---|---|---|
| Business Email | Show or hide | Show or hide |
| Business Contact Number | Show or hide | Show or hide |
| Business Address | Show or hide | Show or hide |
Grid cards are compact and read best with fewer fields; list rows have more room for detail. Full contact details are always available on the individual business page regardless of these toggles.
View Modes
Section titled “View Modes”| View | Best for |
|---|---|
| Grid | Quick visual browsing |
| List | Scanning detailed information |
| Map | Location-based discovery (requires a map provider) |
The default view is set by the shortcode, and visitors can switch views with the toggle buttons:
[bp-business-listing view="grid"][bp-business-listing view="list"][bp-business-listing view="map"]See Shortcodes and Widgets for all shortcode attributes.