I’m new to WordPress, but I’m loving it so far! I’m developing a business directory/review website and need some guidance on best practices, particularly post templates and database integration. I’m currently using Bricks Builder, (I was using Seedprod but was told to be careful due to the possibility of speed issues later on).
What I’m Trying to Achieve:
I want to create a post template for my WordPress site that features a table, essentially forming the core of my business directory. It will list amenities available, hours of operation, etc.
Since I’m going to have around 10,000 posts, I want to know the best way to set this up so it can scale. I was thinking the table should dynamically query data from a database, displaying relevant business listings.
My Questions:
Methodology: What is the recommended method to achieve this in WordPress? & Brick Builders Should I use a specific plugin or is there a more direct coding approach using Brick Builder?
Performance Concerns: If a plugin is the preferred solution, are there any specific plugins known for efficiency and speed? I’m concerned about the potential impact on my website’s performance.
Database Integration: Can you suggest any best practices or tips for smoothly integrating the database with my post template, ensuring that the data is easily retrievable and displayed correctly?
I appreciate any insights or recommendations you can provide, including any tutorials, plugins, or resources that might be helpful in this endeavor. Excited to be part of the community!
acf or pods + bricks would be enough to create proper editing page and front page needs.
you can directly use the default “posts” for this but if you want to for SEO purposes you can create custom post type too. post types and categories, tags you need to decide on those.
Appreciate you responding! Thank you for your valuable insights on using ACF or Pods in conjunction with Bricks for the editing and front-end pages. Also, I appreciate you sending me the site reviews plugin, just checked it out and it looks perfect. It’s great to hear that these tools can effectively meet my needs!
I have one more question if you don’t mind regarding database implementation. I’m still contemplating whether to use a custom database system for storing crucial metadata efficiently. If I decide to go this route, how would I best integrate it with ACF or Pods? Are there any particular approaches or plugins that facilitate this integration?
Sorry if this is basic stuff. ACH and Dynamic content is still a little confusing to me. Trying to wrap my head around it. Regardless, I’m eager to learn from this experience. Any further guidance you can provide would be immensely helpful.
ACF+Bricks should be enough for all your needs.
if you have budget get the ACF pro for all widgets and advance stuff. (you can get away with free acf too that’s fine but that may limit you you will see when you start to use it)
Ones you build your backend and data entry points with ACF you will build your front end with Bricks.
You should start watching some bricks and acf videos.
I would recommend first learn the basics of bricks making custom query loop stuff after that learn the acf alone and after that start to practice acf+bricks.
there is countless videos on youtube justar start digging spend 1-2 day on it make your tea and create a staging site practice while watching so you don’t forget or get confuse.
@RobbyG Did you end up building this in the end? If yes, what with? ACF, GridBuilder WP etc etc? Or did you go with a Directory Plugin such as GeoDirectory etc?
I’m super close to finishing a similar project with Metabox/Bricks/Gridbuilder. It’s been a beast. Moving from Geodirectory, which is much more limiting.