Institutions Directory

Description

Feature Highlights

🏫 Comprehensive Directory Solution – List schools, colleges, universities, and training centers with detailed profiles.
🗺️ Advanced Location Search – Radius, city, and country filters with map integration (Google Maps/OpenStreetMap).
📚 Institution Profiles – Showcase facilities, courses, departments, admission details, and contact info.
⭐ Reviews & Ratings – Collect and moderate feedback from students, alumni, and parents.
🎯 Custom Categories & Taxonomies – Organize institutions by type, specialty, accreditation, or region.
💳 Monetization Options – Offer paid listings, featured spots, or sponsored profiles with WooCommerce integration.
📱 Responsive & Accessible – Mobile-first design optimized for speed, accessibility, and Core Web Vitals.
🌍 Multi-Language Ready – Compatible with leading translation plugins for international directories.
♾️ Lifetime Free Updates – With limited email support included via wpshopgpl.com.

Detailed Overview

Institutions Directory is a complete WordPress-based solution for creating professional listings of
schools, colleges, training centers, and universities. Whether you’re building a regional educational portal,
a private academy directory, or a global university listing, this theme/plugin gives you all the tools you need.

Institutions can have customizable profiles with details such as facilities, admission guidelines,
courses offered, reviews, and contact forms. With built-in map-based search, advanced filters, and WooCommerce monetization,
Institutions Directory helps you build a directory that is not only informative but also profitable.

Comparison Table

Feature
Institutions Directory
Generic Business Directory

Education-Specific Fields
✅ Courses, departments, accreditation
❌ Basic info only

Reviews & Ratings
✅ Student & parent feedback
⚠️ Generic star ratings

Monetization
✅ Paid listings & WooCommerce plans
❌ Not included

Search & Filters
✅ Advanced filters by type, city, specialty
⚠️ Limited options

Map Integration
✅ Google Maps & OSM support
⚠️ Basic maps only

Multi-Language
✅ Compatible with WPML & Polylang
❌ Rarely supported

Updates
♾️ Lifetime free updates
❌ Not guaranteed

Installation Guide

Download the Institutions Directory ZIP package from wpshopgpl.com.
Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload (for theme)
or Plugins > Add New > Upload (for plugin).
Upload the file, click Install Now, then Activate.
Install recommended add-ons (WooCommerce for monetization, Elementor for layouts, Maps API for location).
Import demo content (optional) to get started quickly with sample institutions and layouts.
Configure settings: categories, institution types, review moderation, and listing plans.
Begin adding institution profiles or allow users to submit their own via front-end submission forms.

Licensing Information

Institutions Directory is released under the GPL (General Public License).
Use it freely on unlimited personal and client projects.
Purchases via wpshopgpl.com include lifetime free updates and limited support via email.
WooCommerce and third-party integrations (such as maps API) are not bundled.

FAQs

Can I charge institutions to list their profiles?
✅ Yes, with WooCommerce integration, you can create subscription plans or paid listings.
Does it support course listings for institutions?
✅ Yes, institutions can display available programs, departments, and training details.
Can I allow front-end submissions?
✅ Yes, users can submit institutions via front-end forms with admin moderation.
Is it mobile-friendly?
✅ Yes, it’s fully responsive and optimized for performance on all devices.
Do I get lifetime updates?
✅ Yes, wpshopgpl.com provides free lifetime updates with your purchase.

Why Choose Institutions Directory?

Unlike generic listing themes, Institutions Directory is purpose-built for the education sector.
It comes with education-specific fields, review systems, map search, and monetization tools that make it easy to build
a trusted, profitable, and scalable education directory.

🚀 Start your education-focused portal today with Institutions Directory and provide students, parents,
and educators with the ultimate discovery experience.