=== Business Directory Bikit ===
Contributors: listingthemes, wpdirectorykit
Tags: automotive, directory, responsive, mobile-friendly, ecommerce, custom-post-types, custom-fields, search, filtering, comparison-tools, dealer-profiles, vehicle-management, booking-system, payment-integration, multi-language, rtl-language-support, accessibility-ready, seo-optimized, fast-loading, modern-design, professional, business, full-site-editing, editor-style, block-styles, block-patterns
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires at least: 6.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.3
Version: 1.0.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A modern and responsive WordPress theme designed specifically for business directories, company listings, and service directories. Features include advanced search functionality, business comparison tools, company profiles, and mobile-optimized design. Perfect for creating professional business directory websites with comprehensive business management capabilities.

== Description ==

Business Directory Bikit is a premium WordPress theme tailored for automotive businesses, car dealerships, and vehicle directory websites. This theme combines modern design aesthetics with powerful functionality to create an engaging platform for showcasing vehicles and connecting with customers.

**🎯 Perfect For:**
* Business owners and entrepreneurs
* Company listing websites and platforms
* Service provider directories
* Corporate and agency portfolios
* Local business directories
* Franchise listing and management
* Commercial service centers

**🚀 Key Features:**

**Design & User Experience:**
* **Modern Professional Design** - Clean, automotive-focused layout with premium aesthetics
* **Full Site Editing (FSE)** - Built with WordPress block editor for easy customization
* **Responsive Design** - Mobile-first approach ensuring perfect display on all devices
* **Custom Color Schemes** - Extensive color customization options
* **Typography Options** - Multiple font choices and typography controls
* **Block Patterns** - Pre-designed layout patterns for quick setup

**Vehicle Management:**
* **Advanced Vehicle Listings** - Optimized templates for showcasing car inventory
* **Vehicle Comparison Tools** - Built-in comparison functionality
* **Detailed Specifications** - Comprehensive vehicle information display
* **Image Galleries** - Professional image management for vehicles
* **Inventory Management** - Easy vehicle catalog management

**Search & Discovery:**
* **Advanced Search** - Powerful search by make, model, year, price, and more
* **Smart Filtering** - Multiple filter options for refined results
* **Location-based Search** - Find vehicles by location
* **Saved Searches** - Allow users to save their search preferences
* **Search Analytics** - Track popular searches and trends

**Business Features:**
* **Dealer Profiles** - Comprehensive dealer information pages
* **Contact Forms** - Integrated contact forms for customer inquiries
* **Booking System** - Appointment scheduling for test drives
* **Payment Integration** - Support for various payment gateways
* **Lead Management** - Track and manage customer inquiries

**Technical Excellence:**
* **SEO Optimized** - Clean code structure for better search engine rankings
* **Fast Loading** - Optimized performance for better user experience
* **Accessibility Ready** - WCAG compliant design
* **RTL Support** - Right-to-left language support
* **Multi-language Ready** - Translation-ready for international markets
* **WooCommerce Compatible** - Full e-commerce integration support

**Developer Friendly:**
* **Custom Post Types** - Built-in vehicle and dealer post types
* **Custom Fields** - Extensive custom field support
* **Hook System** - Developer-friendly action and filter hooks
* **Child Theme Ready** - Easy customization through child themes
* **Documentation** - Comprehensive developer documentation

== Installation ==

**Method 1: WordPress Admin Panel (Recommended)**
1. Download the theme ZIP file
2. Go to **Appearance > Themes** in your WordPress admin
3. Click **Add New** then **Upload Theme**
4. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now**
5. Click **Activate** to enable the theme

**Method 2: FTP Upload**
1. Extract the theme ZIP file
2. Upload the `business-directory-bikit` folder to `/wp-content/themes/`
3. Go to **Appearance > Themes** in WordPress admin
4. Find "Business Directory Bikit" and click **Activate**

**Post-Installation Setup:**
1. **Install Required Plugins** - Follow prompts for recommended plugins
2. **Import Demo Content** - Use the one-click demo import for quick setup
3. **Configure Settings** - Set up your business information and preferences
4. **Customize Design** - Use the WordPress Customizer or Block Editor
5. **Add Your Content** - Start adding vehicles and business information

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**Q: Is this theme compatible with the latest WordPress version?**
A: Yes, Business Directory Bikit is tested and compatible with WordPress 6.4 and higher, with support for the latest features and security updates.

**Q: Can I customize the colors and fonts?**
A: Absolutely! The theme includes extensive customization options through the WordPress Customizer, Global Styles, and Block Editor. You can customize colors, fonts, layouts, and more.

**Q: Does this theme support vehicle listings?**
A: Yes, the theme is specifically designed for vehicle listings with custom post types, advanced search, filtering, and comparison tools built-in.

**Q: Is the theme mobile responsive?**
A: Yes! The theme is built with a mobile-first approach and looks great on all devices including smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

**Q: Can I use this theme for other types of businesses?**
A: While designed for automotive businesses, the theme can be adapted for other directory-style websites with some customization.

**Q: Does the theme include demo content?**
A: Yes, comprehensive demo content is available for import to help you get started quickly and showcase the theme's capabilities.

**Q: Is WooCommerce supported?**
A: Yes, the theme is fully compatible with WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality.

**Q: Can I create a multilingual website?**
A: Yes, the theme is translation-ready and supports popular multilingual plugins like WPML and Polylang.

**Q: Does the theme support custom post types?**
A: Yes, the theme includes custom post types for vehicles and dealers, with extensive customization options.

**Q: Is technical support available?**
A: Yes, comprehensive support is available through our documentation, support forum, and direct support channels.


== License ==

Business Directory Bikit is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL.

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.


== Support ==

**Documentation & Resources:**
* **Website**: https://wpdirectorykit.com
* **Documentation**: https://wpdirectorykit.com/blog/
* **Support Forum**: https://wpdirectorykit.com/contact/

== Contributing ==

We welcome contributions from the community! Please visit our GitHub repository to:
* Report bugs and issues
* Suggest new features
* Submit code improvements
* Help with documentation
* Translate the theme

**Development Guidelines:**
* Follow WordPress coding standards
* Test thoroughly before submitting
* Include proper documentation
* Respect the GPL license
* Be respectful and constructive

== Acknowledgments ==

Special thanks to:
* The WordPress community for the amazing platform
* All contributors and beta testers
* The automotive industry professionals who provided feedback
* The open-source community for inspiration and tools
* Our customers for their valuable feedback and support

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**Business Directory Bikit** - Empowering automotive businesses with modern, professional WordPress solutions.

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* **Twitter**: @WPDirectoryKit
* **Facebook**: /WPDirectoryKit
* **LinkedIn**: /company/wpdirectorykit
* **YouTube**: /WPDirectoryKit

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.4 - February 09 2026 =
* Fixed security

= 1.0.0 - December 12 2025 =
* Initial release

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