=== Connections Business Directory ===
Contributors: shazahm1@hotmail.com
Donate link: https://connections-pro.com/
Tags: business directory, directory plugin, member directory, listings, staff directory, chamber of commerce, church directory, company directory, contact directory, listings directory, local business directory, address book
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.1.1
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 10.4.28
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

An easy-to-use directory plugin to create an addressbook, business directory, member directory, staff directory or church directory.

== Description ==

[Showcase](https://connections-pro.com/showcase/) | [Documentation](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/contents/) | [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/connections/) | [Templates](https://connections-pro.com/templates/) | [Extensions](https://connections-pro.com/extensions/)

Connections Business Directory is one of the [best business directory plugins available](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/connections/reviews/?filter=5) for WordPress. Its simplicity in design and function, vast array of unique features and versatility are the reasons more and more people are turning to Connections Business Directory for their directory needs. You can use Connections to create a simple address book, maintain a staff or member directory and run a business directory or link directory. Connections Business Directory was built bottom up to be as configurable as possible while providing the features you need. Read on to learn about some of the best features Connections Business Directory has to offer...

= Features =

* Compatible with all themes including popular themes such as Avada, Divi, Enfold and OceanWP.
* Compatible with most popular page builders such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, Brizy, Visual Composer, Fusion, SiteOrigin, etc...
* Supports the WordPress Block (Gutenberg) Editor with the following blocks.
    * [Carousel Block](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/block/carousel/) :: Display your directory as a carousel.
    * [Directory Block](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/block/directory/) :: Use this block to embed your directory in a page.
    * [Team Block](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/block/team/) :: It's easy to use Connections to build your team page! Team Block is a full-featured block with multiple layout styles. While premium team plugins can set you back $20 or more, Team Block is free for all Connections users.
    * [Upcoming List Block](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/block/upcoming-list/) :: Use this block to display an upcoming list of anniversaries, birthdays or other events.
* **[Highly rated support.](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/connections/reviews/?filter=5)**
* [Continuously updated](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections/#developers) bringing you new features for free.
* A growing selection of Content Blocks:
    * [Related Entries](https://connections-pro.com/connections-9-8-related-content-blocks/):: Display related Entries in a mobile responsive carousel.
    * [Nearby Entries](https://connections-pro.com/connections-9-9-nearby-entries-content-block/):: Increase discoverability of Entries by displaying nearby Entries in a mobile responsive carousel.
    * [Recently Viewed](https://connections-pro.com/connections-9-10-recently-viewed-entries-content-blocks/):: A list a directory Entries the user has recently viewed.
    * Last Viewed:: The last directory Entry the user viewed.
    * Frontend Entry Management:: Management options include a quick link to edit the Entry and a Delete option.
    * Entry Meta:: Display details such as when the Entry was added nad last modified and by whom.
* Dashboard admin page where you can see at a glance today's anniversaries and birthdays as well as upcoming anniversaries and birthdays of members in your directory.
* Multiple entry types from which to choose; such as individual, organization and family. The family entry type is unique to Connections. This entry type allows you to group individuals together as a family which makes Connections ideally suited for creating a church directory.
* You control which entries are viewable to the public and which entries are private, viewable for logged-in users only. You can even have entries set as unlisted so only admins can view them.
* **[Repeatable fields](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/add-entry/#Repeatable_Fields)** for address, phone numbers, email, IM, social media, links and dates which allow you to add as much or as little as you need for each business in your business directory.
* Hierarchical (nested) **category support**. Businesses and members in your business directory can be added to any number of categories.
* Include a biographical text for an individual member or business description for each entry in your business directory using an easy-to-use rich text editor.
* You can easily add a business logo or photo of the staff member for each entry in your business directory or staff directory. The photo and logo images are fully responsive with **HiDPI (Retina) display support**.
* **Scalable,** manage directories which [contain hundreds of thousands of entries](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/scales-to-at-least-250000-entries).
* **[CSV Export](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/tools/#Export)** of addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and dates.
* **[CSV Import](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/tools/#Categories-2)** of **nested** categories.
* **[Role capability support](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/roles/)**.
* [Displaying your business directory on the frontend is as simple as putting a shortcode on a page.](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/install/#Step_4_Displaying_your_Directory) Don't let this simplicity fool you. The shortcode provides a large array of options that are just too numerous to list. To learn more, [go here](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/plugin/shortcodes/).
* **SEO.** Every entry in your business directory outputs following the [hCard](http://microformats.org/wiki/hcard) spec. Soon to be updated to following Schema.org.
    * [Supports the native sitemaps](https://connections-pro.com/connections-10-0-seo-sitemaps/) feature available in WordPress versions 5.5 and newer.
    * [Yoast SEO and Rank Math sitemaps integration.](https://connections-pro.com/connections-10-1-seo-sitemaps-integrations/)
* **[Extensible](https://connections-pro.com/extensions/)** and developer friendly.
* Robust **templating support** with the [Template Customizer](https://connections-pro.com/2015/07/27/feature-preview-template-customizer/). Several basic templates are provided to get you started with you business directory with many more [premium templates available](https://connections-pro.com/templates/) to really make your business directory shine.

= Extensible =

Here are some great **free extensions** (with more on the way) that enhance your experience with Connections Business Directory:

**Utility**

* [Toolbar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-toolbar/) :: Provides quick links to the admin pages from the admin bar.
* [Login](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-login/) :: Provides a simple-to-use login shortcode and widget.
* [Anniversary and Birthday Emails](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-anniversary-and-birthday-emails) :: Add the ability to automatically send a customizable email to entries on their anniversary or birthday.

**Custom Fields**

* [Business Open Hours](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-hours/) :: Add the business open hours.
* [Certifications](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-certifications/) :: Create and assign certifications to individuals in your directory.
* [Local Time](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-local-time/) :: Add the business local time.
* [Facilities](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-facilities/) :: Add the business facilities.
* [Income Level](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-income-levels/) :: Add an income level.
* [Education Level](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-education-levels/) :: Add an education level.
* [Languages](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-languages/) :: Add languages spoken.
* [Hobbies](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-hobbies/) :: Add hobbies.

**Misc**

* [Face Detect](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-face-detect/) :: Applies face detection before cropping an image.

**[Premium Extensions](https://connections-pro.com/extensions/)**

* [Authored](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/authored/) :: Displays a list of blog posts written by the entry on their profile page.
* [Contact](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/contact/) :: Displays a contact form on the entry's profile page to allow your visitors to contact the entry without revealing their email address.
* [CSV Import](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/csv-import/) :: Bulk import your data in to your directory.
* [Custom Category Order](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/custom-category-order/) :: Order your categories exactly as you need them.
* [Custom Entry Order](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/custom-entry-order/) :: Allows you to easily define the order that your business directory entries should be displayed.
* [Enhanced Categories](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/enhanced-categories/) :: Adds many features to the categories.
* [Form](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/form/) :: Allow site visitor to submit entries to your directory. Also provides frontend editing support.
* [Link](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/link/) :: Links a WordPress user to an entry so that user can maintain their entry with or without moderation.
* [ROT13 Encryption](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/rot13-email-encryption/) :: Protect email addresses from being harvested from your business directory by spam bots.
* [SiteShot](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/siteshot/) :: Show a screen capture of the entry's website.
* [Widget Pack](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/widget-pack/) :: A set of feature rich, versatile and highly configurable widgets that can be used to enhance your directory.

**[Premium Templates](https://connections-pro.com/templates/)**

Connections Business Directory comes with a couple templates to get you started which fully support the [Template Customizer](https://connections-pro.com/2015/07/27/feature-preview-template-customizer/). In addition to these free templates there are many premium templates available to take your business directory the level visually.

* [Circled](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/circled/) :: A simple but bold template specifically designed for displaying small team or staff directory.
* [cMap](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/cmap/) :: Our most popular go to template for a business directory and chamber of commerce business directory, featuring full Template Customizer support.
* [Excerpt Plus](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/excerpt-plus/) :: Simple design which features a directory entry name, photo thumbnail and excerpt.
* [Gridder](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/gridder/) :: Another simple but bold template which displays the directory in a grid layout. Perfect for displaying a small team or staff directory
* [Slim Plus](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/slim-plus/) :: Specifically designed to take up as little space on the page as possible.
* [Tile Plus](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/tile-plus/) :: This template was purposely designed to display the directory in a grid or column layout.

= Developer Friendly =

* Open development on [Github](https://github.com/Connections-Business-Directory/Connections).
* Access to **180 action hooks** and over **300 filters** ... and counting.
* Term API.
* Custom Metabox and Fields API.
* Template Engine and API.
* Fragment Cache API.
* Log API (stateless and stateful).
* Admin Notices API.
* Email API.
* Settings API.

Connections Business Directory has a very flexible template engine. The loading of template and CSS are context aware. This means you could create specific templates that load when a user visits a specific entry, category, postal code and more.

Templates and CSS overriding is very granular and update safe. Check out these links for the details:

* [Custom Core CSS](https://connections-pro.com/2014/05/04/quicktip-custom-css/)
* [Custom CSS for Templates](https://connections-pro.com/2014/05/07/quicktip-custom-css-templates/)
* [Custom Template Override File](https://connections-pro.com/2014/06/04/quicktip-custom-template-override-files/)

= Languages =

Connections Business Directory has been embraced around the world and has been translated by its users in the following languages.

* Arabic [60% Complete]
* Catalan [52% Complete]
* Croatian (Croatia) [22% Complete]
* Danish [31% Complete]
* Danish (Denmark) [29% Complete]
* Dutch (Netherlands) [49% Complete]
* Finnish [78% Complete]
* French (France) [90% Complete]
* German (Germany) [86% Complete]
* Greek (Greece) [69% Complete]
* Hebrew (Israel) [61% Complete]
* Hungarian (Hungry) [52% Complete]
* Italian (Italy) [58% Complete]
* Norwegian [13% Complete]
* Persian (Iran) [52% Complete]
* Polish (Poland) [52% Complete]
* Portuguese (Brazil) [77% Complete]
* Portuguese (Portugal) [24% Complete]
* Romanian (Romania) [69% Complete]
* Russian (Russia) [40% Complete]
* Serbian (Latin) [2% Complete]
* Spanish (Latin America) [49% Complete]
* Spanish (Mexico) [99% Complete]
* Spanish (Spain) [99% Complete]
* Sweden (Swedish) [96% Complete]
* Turkish (Turkey) [58% Complete]

== Credits: ==
* Connection Business Directory was based off LBB, ["Little Black Book"](https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/lbb-little-black-book/); which was based on [Addressbook](https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/addressbook/), both of which can be found in the Plugin Directory.
* vCard class is a modified version by [Troy Wolf](http://www.troywolf.com/articles/php/class_vcard/).
* Update Notice in plugin admin inspired by Changelogger 1.2.8 by [Oliver Schlöbe](https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/changelogger/).
* Screen Options class by [Janis Elsts](http://w-shadow.com/blog/2010/06/29/adding-stuff-to-wordpress-screen-options/).
* $.goMap() jQuery Google Maps Plugin by [Jevgenijs Shtrauss](http://www.pittss.lv/jquery/gomap/).
* MarkerClustererPlus jQuery Google Maps Marker Clustering Plugin by [Gary Little](http://gmaps-utility-library-dev.googlecode.com/svn/tags/markerclusterer/).
* Validation jQuery plugin by [Jörn Zaefferer](http://bassistance.de/jquery-plugins/jquery-plugin-validation/).
* Chosen jQuery plugin by [Harvest](https://github.com/harvesthq/chosen/).
* qTip jQuery plugin by [Craig Thompson](http://craigsworks.com/projects/qtip2/).
* Email and URL validation methods by [Gizmo Digital Fusion](http://wpcodesnippets.info/blog/two-useful-php-validation-functions.html).
* Social media icons by [WPZOOM.com](http://www.wpzoom.com/wpzoom/500-free-icons-wpzoom-social-networking-icon-set/); license [CC BY-SA 3.0](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* iTunes icon by [Paul Robert Lloyd](http://paulrobertlloyd.com/); license [Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 UK: England & Wales (CC BY-SA 2.0)](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/uk/).
* Podcast icon by [schollidesign](http://findicons.com/icon/94188/podcast_new); license GNU/GPL.
* CSS theme and image used for the jQuery UI Datepicker by [helenhousandi](https://github.com/helenhousandi/wp-admin-jquery-ui).

== Screenshots ==

1. The many possible faces of your business directory. Connections Business Directory supports templates. This screenshot showcases (left to right) [Excerpt Plus](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/excerpt-plus/), [Circled](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/circled/), [Gridder](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/gridder/), [Tile Plus](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/tile-plus/) and [Slim Plus](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/slim-plus/).
2. Another screenshot showcasing the different templates that can be used to style your business directory. Left to right; [Circled](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/circled/), [cMap](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/cmap/) and [Gridder](https://connections-pro.com/add-on/gridder/).
3. The [Dashboard admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/dashboard/). A snapshot of important information about the business directory.
4. The [Manage admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/manage/). Here you can manage all the entries within the address book.
5. The [Add New Entry admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/add-entry/). From here you can add new entries to the addressbook.
6. The [Categories admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/categories/). Add as many categories as you wish to the directory. Categories do support parent/child relationships.
7. The [Templates admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/templates/). Here you choose which template that the business directory should use when displaying the directory.
8. The [Settings admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/settings/) where you can configure the business directory options.
9. The [Role and Capabilities admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/roles/). Here you can assign which roles have which capabilities in viewing and managing the directory.
10. The [Tools :: Export admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/tools/#Export) contains many CSV export tools to allow you to easily export the data from your business directory.
11. The [Tools :: Import admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/tools/#Categories-2) allows you to quickly bulk import nested categories into your business directory.
12. In the event that you need support the [Tools :: System Information admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/tools/#System_Information) contains all the information needs about your directory installation which can be easily and quickly shared.
13. Need to move the configuration of your business directory from one site to another? The [Tools : Settings Import/Export admin page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/tools/#Settings_ImportExport) allows you to do it with zero fuss. This will even migrate the Template Customizer settings applied to template and any of the settings for the [premium extensions](https://connections-pro.com/extensions/).

[Connections running on live websites can be found here.](https://connections-pro.com/showcase/)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

A comprehensive list of [FAQs can be found here.](https://connections-pro.com/faq/)

= How do I install Connections? ==
[Installation instructions can be found here.](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/plugin/install/)

Using the WordPress Plugin Search

1. Navigate to the `Add New` sub-page under the Plugins admin page.
2. Search for `connections business directory`.
3. The plugin should be listed first in the search results.
4. Click the `Install Now` link.
5. Lastly click the `Activate Plugin` link to activate the plugin.

Uploading in WordPress Admin

1. [Download the plugin zip file](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections/) and save it to your computer.
2. Navigate to the `Add New` sub-page under the Plugins admin page.
3. Click the `Upload` link.
4. Select Connections Business Directory zip file from where you saved the zip file on your computer.
5. Click the `Install Now` button.
6. Lastly click the `Activate Plugin` link to activate the plugin.

Using FTP

1. [Download the plugin zip file](https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections/) and save it to your computer.
2. Extract the Connections Business Directory zip file.
3. Create a new directory named `connections` directory in the `../wp-content/plugins/` directory.
4. Upload the files from the folder extracted in Step 2.
4. Activate the plugin on the Plugins admin page.

= How do I display the business directory on my site? =
We have a [QuickStart](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/install/) available that'll walk you through the most basic setup. Basically all you need to do is, create a page, and add the `[connections]` shortcode and then start adding entries to your directory.

= Will it work with my theme? =
Connections Business Directory has been designed to work with any theme.

= Is Connections Business Directory translation-ready? =
Yes it is. Connections Business Directory comes with many user supplied translations. We use Transifex to manage translations. This service make it easy for us manage and easy for you to translate. To read more, see [this page](https://connections-pro.com/documentation/translation/).

= Is Connections Business Directory compatible with WordPress Multisite? =
Yes it is. However, do not Network activate Connections. Activate it on only the subsites that you wish to use Connections.

= Is it possible to share entries with other sites within a WordPress Multisite installation? =
Yes this is possible but there is a special setup required to do so. It is recommended this is done before added entries to your business directory.

1. Activate Connections Business Directory the primary site.
2. Add `define( 'CN_MULTISITE_ENABLED', FALSE );` to your `wp-config.php` file. **NOTE:** If you have added any entries to any of your subsites, that data will be lost as Connections will read the directory entry data from the primary site's database tables.
3. Activate Connections Business Directory on the subsites you wish to use Connections.

= What are the requirements to run Connections? =
* **WordPress version:** >= 2.3
* **PHP version:** >= 5.6.20 ( 7.1 is highly recommended)

== Changelog ==

[Complete Changelog can be found here.](https://connections-pro.com/changelog/)

= 10.4.37 02/02/2023 =
* TWEAK: Pass `$entry` object in the `cn_list_row_class` filter.
* TWEAK: Rename `cn_submit_search_form` action to `Connections_Directory/Shortcode/View/Search`.

= 10.4.37 01/20/2023 =
* NOTICE: Minimum required PHP version is 7.0.
* SECURITY: Add missing argument sanitization and escaping when outputting THE `[connections]` shortcode content.
* SECURITY: Add escaping to the `[upcoming_list]` shortcode output.
* TWEAK: Remove duplicate code from the `[upcoming_list]` shortcode to remove end of line characters.
* DEV: Update copyright year in file header.

= 10.4.36 01/10/2023 =
* NOTICE: Bump min PHP version to 7.0.
* TWEAK: Update the dashboard news feed to URL to `https`.
* TWEAK: Simplify return value logic.
* TWEAK: Bump minimum support version of Yoast SEO to 15.2. Remove use of deprecated method `WPSEO_Utils::get_title_separator()`.
* TWEAK: Add function exists check for Yoast SEO before checking if the `get_title_separator()` method exists.
* BUG: Correct the classname check.
* BUG: Ensure the correct `update_term_cache()` function is called to prevent cache pollution.
* OTHER: Correct misspellings.
* DEV: Move polyfill functions to separate files and include them as dependencies.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.

= 10.4.35 12/15/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce `_validate::isStringNotEmpty()`.
* NEW: Introduce `cnAddress::setType()` and `cnAddress::getName()`.
* NEW: Introduce `_sanitize::integer()`.
* NEW: Introduce the `Connections_Directory/Admin/Page/Tools/Tab/Import` action.
* TWEAK: Ensure strings are passed to `str_pad()` and `strlen()` to prevent deprecation notifications in PHP >= 8.1.
* TWEAK: Set the default value of Field\Rich_Text and Field\Textarea to empty strings instead of null.
* TWEAK: Return empty string and not null if country name is not set.
* TWEAK: Remove unnecessary usages of `cnSanitize::field() "raw" in `cnEntry_Collection_Item`.
* TWEAK: Add validation and formatting to several methods in `cnEntry_Collection_Item`.
* TWEAK: Add validation to setting methods in `cnAddress` before setting object properties.
* TWEAK: Add validation to `cnEntry_Collection_Item::setVisibility()` to ensure only valid types can be set.
* TWEAK: Refactor `cnAddress::__construct()` to use object setters.
* TWEAK: Remove the unused `cnAddress::getTypes()` method.
* TWEAK: Utilize `_sanitize::integer()` instead of `cnSanitize::integer()` in `cnSanitize::string()`.
* TWEAK: Refactoring of `cnEntry::getOrder()` and `cnEntry::setOrder()` to default to `0` and utilize `_sanitize::integer()`.
* TWEAK: Refactor `cnMetabox_Process::sanitize()` to remove use of deprecated `cnSanitize::string()`.
* TWEAK: Refactor `cnSanitize::field()` to remove use of deprecated `cnSanitize::string()`.
* TWEAK: Remove unused deprecated `cnSanitize::integer()` method.
* TWEAK: Refactor `_validate::isInteger()` and `_validate::isPositiveInteger()` to ensure the correct result across additional inputs.
* TWEAK: Remove usages of `cnSanitize::field()` with the `raw` context.
* TWEAK: Move the rendering of the postbox to bulk import categories to the new `Connections_Directory/Admin/Page/Tools/Tab/Import` action hook.
* DEV: Remove unused commented out line of code.
* DEV: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: Deprecated `cnSanitize::string()`.

= 10.4.34 12/02/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce `_format::secondsToHuman()`.
* TWEAK: Update deprecation message for the number input field type.
* TWEAK: Move CSV Batch Import classes to the autoloader.
* TWEAK: Move CSV Batch Export classes to the autoloader.
* BUG: Add additional checks to help ensure the PHP warning "array_push() expects parameter 1 to be array" is not triggered with the Yoast SEO integration.
* OTHER: Bump tested to.
* I18N: Update POT file.
* I18N: Update MO files.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.
* DEV: Update package-lock.json.
* DEV: Add make-pot npm script.
* DEV: Update Transifex config.
* DEV: Add npm script to make POT and push/pull PO/POT files from Transifex.
* DEV: Update dist files.

= 10.4.33 11/10/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce a polyfill for `json_validate()` added to PHP 8.3.
* NEW: Introduce `_validate::isFileJSON()` and `_validate::isJSON()`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Request\List_Table_Logs`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Admin\Log_Management`.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `cnFunction::decodeJSON()` method.
* TWEAK: Refactor the system info actions to utilize `\Hook\Action\Ajax\Response` and `\Hook\Action\Ajax\Settings_Export_Import`.
* TWEAK: Refactor and `\Hook\Action\Ajax\Settings_Export_Import` and `\Hook\Action\Ajax\Category_Metabox_Height` to utilize `\Hook\Action\Ajax\Response` to reduce code duplication.
* TWEAK: Remove unused import.
* TWEAK: Refactor to utilize `\Hook\Action\Admin\Log_Management`.
* TWEAK: Rename `\Request\Int_Array` to `\Request\Integer_Array`. Extend `\Request\Integer_Array`to create ``\Request\ID_Array` and refactor instances of `\Request\Integer_Array` to utilize `\Request\ID_Array`.
* BUG: The search term for logs is a get request, not a post.
* BUG: Only include the log type in the delete action URL if not empty.
* BUG: Add nonce to the Tools Logs admin page.
* DEV: phpDoc updates.
* DEV: Adjust inline comment.

= 10.4.32 11/02/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce `\Request\Integer`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Ajax\Category_Metabox_Height`.
* NEW: Introduce the `Connections_Directory/Entry/Unique_Slug` filter.
* NEW: Introduce `\Input::hasFailedSchemaSanitization()` and `\Input::hasFailedSchemaValidation()`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Ajax\System_Information`.
* TWEAK: Update success message when the category metabox height is successfully changed to include the height.
* TWEAK: Refactor `\Request\ID` to extend `\Request\Integer`.
* TWEAK: Refactor `cnAdminActions::setUserCategoryDivHeight()` to utilize `\Request\ID`.
* TWEAK: Refactor category metabox height to utilize `\Hook\Action\Ajax\Category_Metabox_Height`.
* TWEAK: Remove deprecated and commented out `wp_current_category` shortcode option.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `cnFormatting` class.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `cnString` class.
* TWEAK: Refactor the system info actions to utilize `\Hook\Action\Ajax\System_Information`.
* TWEAK: Minor db schema change to improve unique slug lookup.
* OTHER: Correct misspellings.
* DEV: Correct namespace of filter hook callbacks.
* DEV: Remove commented out code.
* DEV: Qualifier can be replaced with an import.
* DEV: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.

= 10.4.31 10/20/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce `\Request\Entry_Status` for user input request sanitization/validation.
* NEW: Introduce `_nonce::create()`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Utility\_token`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Request\Template`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Admin\Template`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Request\Role_Capability`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Admin\Role_Capability`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Admin\Footer`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Admin\Plugin_Row`.
* NEW: Introduce `\Hook\Action\Admin\Plugin_Tab`.
* TWEAK: Refactor admin delete entry action links to remove use of the deprecated `cnFormObjects::tokenURL()` method.
* TWEAK: Refactor `cnAdminActions::setEntryStatus()` to utilize `\Request\Entry_Status`, `_nonce::action()`, and `_validate::adminReferer()`.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `cnFormObjects::tokenURL()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove obsolete `cellspacing` and `scope` table attributes.
* TWEAK: Refactor `_validate::adminReferer()` and `_validate::ajaxReferer()` to include an `$item` parameter.
* TWEAK: Update instances of `_validate::adminReferer()` to utilize the `$item` parameter to remove code duplication.
* TWEAK: Utilize `\Request\Admin_Action` to get request action.
* TWEAK: Refactor the `cn_manage_actions` nonce field to utilize `_nonce::field()` and be validated using `_validate::adminReferer()`.
* TWEAK: Add trialing parenthesis to exit.
* TWEAK: Refactor `\Request\_nonce` to utilize `_nonce` utility constant/methods.
* TWEAK: First pass at removing use of deprecated `cnFormObjects` nonce methods.
* TWEAK: Refactor the template admin actions to utilize `\Request\Template` and `\Hook\Action\Admin\Template`.
* TWEAK: Utilize `Request\Nonce` for creating and validating the vCard download.
* TWEAK: Refactor the role capability admin actions to utilize `\Request\Role_Capability` and `\Hook\Action\Admin\Role_Capability`.
* TWEAK: Remove unused messages from `cnMessage`.
* TWEAK: Register the template actions on the `admin_init` hook.
* TWEAK: Utilize `\Hook\Action` do namespaced action callbacks.
* TWEAK: Refactor to utilize `\Hook\Action\Admin\Footer`.
* TWEAK: Refactor to utilize `\Hook\Action\Admin\Plugin_Row`.
* TWEAK: Refactor to utilize `\Hook\Action\Admin\Plugin_Tab`.
* DEV: The output of `_::highlight_var_dump()` should be wrapped in a `div`.
* BUG: Run system info token through `sanitize_key()` so it will match the request sanitization.
* BUG: Do not show the "View" link on the Manage admin page when the entry is in the moderation queue.
* BUG: Check for both entry status and visibility when created the download link for the vCard.
* BUG: The `highlight_string()` should return, not echo.
* OTHER: Correct misspellings.
* DEV: Rename nonce URL to be more descriptive.
* DEV: Remove commented out unused code.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: phpDoc updates.
* DEV: Add missing phpDoc.
* DEV: Remove unused import.
* DEV: Add inline comment.

= 10.4.30 10/05/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce the `Color_Picker` field to the Fields API.
* NEW: Introduce the `Slider` field to the Fields API.
* TWEAK: The date picker class should be added when creating the field.
* TWEAK: Introduce `cnMetabox_Render::description()` to deduplicate the code to render the metabox field description.
* TWEAK: Utilize `Color_Picker` field in the Settings API to remove code duplication.
* TWEAK: Remove unnecessary class exists check and adjust file indent.
* TWEAK: Refactor the deprecated methods `cnFormObjects::buildSelect()` and `cnFormObjects::buildRadio()` to utilize the Fields API field objects.
* TWEAK: Return object in `Checkbox_Group::addInput()` and `Radio_Group::addInput()` to allow chaining, matching other object methods pattern.
* TWEAK: Remove unnecessary constructor and class property from `cnFormObjects`.
* TWEAK: `foreach` loop can be replaced with `implode()`.
* TWEAK: Utilize `Radio_Group::setPrefix()` to apply the field `class` and `id` prefixes.
* TWEAK: Refactor `cnMetabox_Render::fields()` to utilize `Field\Slider`.
* TWEAK: Small refactor of `Field\Rich_Text` to set the `textarea_name` setting parameter automatically.
* BUG: Correctly apply the prefix to the HTML input classes and id.
* BUG: The `id` prefix should be applied to the checkbox and radio group input labels.
* OTHER: Correct misspellings.
* DEV: phpDoc updates.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: Move `cnFormObjects` to the `Deprecated` folder.
* DEV: Exit if accessed directly.
* DEV: Deprecate `cnFormObjects::open()`.
* DEV: Remove commented out code.
* DEV: Correct code alignment.
* DEV: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.
* DEV: Add missing space.
* DEV: Remove deprecated methods `Connections_Directory::displayMessages()`, `Connections_Directory::setRuntimeMessage()`, `Connections_Directory::setErrorMessage()`, and `Connections_Directory::setSuccessMessage()`.

= 10.4.29 09/27/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce the `Date_Picker` field to the Fields API.
* NEW: Introduce `Utility\_nonce`.
* NEW: Introduce `_validate::adminReferer()` and `_validate::ajaxReferer()`.
* TWEAK: Add compatibility action for Form versions <= 2.7.5.
* TWEAK: Make anonymous action callbacks static.
* TWEAK: Remove unused deprecated `cnFormObjects::token()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove unused function variable.
* TWEAK: Remove unused commented out code.
* TWEAK: Remove unnecessary space.
* TWEAK: Utilize `Request\Admin_Action` for improved validation/sanitization in `cnAdminMenu::showPage()`.
* TWEAK: Utilize `Request\ID` for improved validation/sanitization in `connectionsShowViewPage()`.
* TWEAK: Remove instances of deprecated `cnFormObjects::close()` method throughout.
* TWEAK: Utilize `_nonce::url()` to generate the edit entry nonce URLs throughout.
* TWEAK: Utilize `_validate::adminReferer()` to validate the edit entry nonce referer.
* TWEAK: Apply `remapFieldOptions()` to the `checkbox-group` settings field type.
* BUG: Correct related by department typo in content block heading.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: Remove inline code comment.
* DEV: Deprecate `cnFormObjects::tokenField()`, `cnFormObjects::tokenURL()`, and `cnFormObjects::getNonce()`.
* DEV: Deprecate `cnFormObjects::close()`.

= 10.4.28 09/20/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce `_sanitize::html()` and `_sanitize::string()`.
* NEW: Introduce `_string::stripScripts()` and `_string::texturize()`.
* NEW: Introduce the `Rich_Text` and `Quicktag` fields to the Fields API.
* TWEAK: Replace instances of deprecated `cnString` with `_string`.
* TWEAK: Refactor `_string::stripTags()` to utilize `_string::stripScripts()`.
* TWEAK: Add `trim()` to `_escape::html()`.
* TWEAK: Refactor `cnCategory::getDescription()` to remove use of deprecated method `cnSanitize::sanitizeString()`.
* TWEAK: Move and rename the cnCache class file to the Utility folder.
* TWEAK: Rename `cnCache` to `Connections_Directory\Utility\_cache`.
* TWEAK: Move and rename the cnFragment class file to the Utility folder.
* TWEAK: Rename `cnFragment` to `Connections_Directory\Utility\_fragment`.
* TWEAK: Move deprecated files to Deprecated sub folder and move utility interface to the Utility sub folder.
* TWEAK: Plugin constants do not need to be declared in a class.
* TWEAK: Rename plugin constants file.
* TWEAK: Remove broken and unused repeatable metabox code.
* TWEAK: Remove unused comment out code.
* TWEAK: Remove unused class properties in `cnMetabox_Render`.
* TWEAK: Implement the `Rich_Text` and `Quicktag` fields in both the Settings API and Metabox API to reduce code duplication.
* BUG: Correct replacement message in deprecated method.
* BUG: Correct table display in system info so the `id` column is no longer dropped.
* BUG: Use the `pages` attribute when registering metaboxes. Fixes blank Dashboard admin page.
* DEV: phpDoc updates.
* DEV: Remove deprecated `_format::toCamelCase()` method.
* DEV: Remove deprecated `_format::stripNonNumeric()` method.
* DEV: Remove use of deprecated `cnFormatting::sanitizeString()` from `cnEntry_vCard`.
* DEV: Remove use of deprecated `cnFormatting` in `cnEntry`.
* DEV: Remove deprecated method `_format::sanitizeString()`.
* DEV: Remove deprecated method `cnSanitize::sanitizeString()`.
* DEV: Remove unused import.
* DEV: Prevent direct access.
* DEV: Remove unused `cnSanitize::currency()` method.
* DEV: Remove unused deprecated method `_format::prepareINPlaceholders()`.
* DEV: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections and updates.
* DEV: Remove unused deprecated `inc.processes.php` file.
* DEV: Deprecate `cnSanitize::html()` and `cnSanitize::quicktag()`.
* DEV: Remove unused method parameter.

= 10.4.27 09/08/2022 =
* TWEAK: First pass at refactoring the Metabox API. Convert the "Publish" metabox as a pathfinder.
* TWEAK: Remove unused deprecated methods `cnFormObjects::registerEditMetaboxes()` and `cnFormObjects::metaboxName()`;
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `cnMetaboxAPI::defaultPageHooks()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove unused deprecated `cnMetaboxAPI::defaultPageHooks()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove used of deprecated `cn_admin_default_metabox_page_hooks` filter.
* TWEAK: Utilize `Metabox::getPageHooks()` in `cnMetaboxAPI::add()` to remove code duplication.
* TWEAK: Remove deprecated `_::escAttributeDeep()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove deprecated `cnHTML::escapeAttributes()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove deprecated `cnHTML::prefix()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove use of instances of deprecated `cnHTML::attribute()` method.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `cnHTML::prefix()` method.
* OTHER: Correct change log version number in readme.
* BUG: Correct replacement filter name for deprecated filter.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: phpDoc updates.

= 10.4.26 08/16/2022 =
* NEW: Add TikTok to the brand icons set.
* NEW: Add Telegram, TikTok, and WhatsApp to the default social networks types.
* NEW: Add Telegram and WhatsApp to the default messenger networks types.
* NEW: Introduce the `Connections_Directory/Content_Block/Heading` filter.
* NEW: Introduce `_parse::stringList()` and remove use of deprecated `cnFunction::parseStringList()` function.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `bind()` method call.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `.removeAttr( 'checked' )` call.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `mouseenter()` and `mouseleave()` methods.
* TWEAK: Make both Telegram and WhatsApp messenger IDs clickable links.
* TWEAK: Do not escape the pre/append field html to allow for partial HTML.
* TWEAK: Add 'display' as a safe CSS style.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `cnHTML::attribute()` in `Connections_Directory\Map`.
* TWEAK: Remove legacy `cnValidate` dependency.
* TWEAK: Remove deprecated methods from `cnUtility`.
* TWEAK: Remove unused import.
* TWEAK: Remove unused deprecated `cnSanitize::hexColorNoHash()` method.
* TWEAK: Tweak `_parse::parameters()` to to allow recursion with excluded index keys.
* TWEAK: Change all deprecated filter callback closures static.
* TWEAK: Update `cnEntryMetabox::publish()` to utilize `_parse::parameters()`.
* TWEAK: Adjust input parameter inheritance in `Radio_Group::prepareInputs()` to allow inputs to have their class, id, name, and styles set independently.
* TWEAK: Remove deprecated instance of `cnHTML::radio()` used in the entry "Publish" metabox.
* BUG: Do not add empty strings the field class names.
* BUG: Do not add empty array key/value pairs to field CSS.
* OTHER: Delete extra space character.
* OTHER: Update inline comments.
* DEV: phpDoc updates.
* DEV: phpcs:ignore WordPressVIPMinimum.Performance.WPQueryParams.PostNotIn_exclude
* DEV: Exclude the `WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.DynamicHooknameFound` rule in WPCS.
* DEV: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.
* DEV: @phpcs:disable PEAR.NamingConventions.ValidClassName.StartWithCapital
* DEV: @phpcs:disable WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedClassFound
* DEV: Deprecate `cnSanitize::args()`. Use `_parse::parameters()`.
* DEV: Add deprecated filters for backwards compatibility.
* DEV: Update dist files.

= 10.4.25 07/28/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce `Conditional_Content::isRegion()` to enable a region condition support in the `[cn-content]` shortcode.
* NEW: Introduce the `Connections_Directory/Entry/Action/Save` filter and `Connections_Directory/Entry/Action/Saved` action.
* SECURITY: Use correct escaping function when process a URL.
* TWEAK: Convert string concatenation to string interpolation.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated method.
* TWEAK: Allow single character search terms.
* TWEAK: Utilize `_array::get()` helper utility to prevent PHP undefined index notices when access arrays.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated `block_categories` filter and add backwards compatibility shim.
* TWEAK: Correct the settings schema `type` value for `enum` string arrays.
* TWEAK: Add a couple utility methods.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: phpDoc updates.
* DEV: Remove commented out code.
* DEV: Add brackets to be consistent with coding style.
* DEV: Update npm package dependencies.
* DEV: Update filter phpDoc.
* DEV: Add inline variable documentation.
* DEV: Update vendor scripts.
* DEV: Update dist files.
* DEV: Add a `@todo`.

= 10.4.24 05/28/2022 =
* TWEAK: Bump tested to WordPress 6.0.
* TWEAK: Bump minimum WordPress version 5.6.
* TWEAK: Rename `cnCollection` to `_collection` and move to the `Utility` namespace.
* TWEAK: Rename `cnHTTP` to `_http` and move to the `Utility` namespace.
* BUG: Native country names should not overwrite the English translation.
* OTHER: Correct misspellings.
* OTHER: Update dist files.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: Rearrange file header.
* DEV: Remove commented out code.
* DEV: Update `package.json`.

= 10.4.23 05/09/2022 =
* NEW: Introduce `/Form/Field::Number`.
* NEW: Introduce the `Connections_Directory/Entry/Action/Geocode` filter.
* NEW: Introduce the `cnEntry::getOption()` and `cnEntry::setOptions()` methods.
* TWEAK: Check for instance of `cnTemplate` instead of `false`.
* TWEAK: Remove use of deprecated methodS.
* TWEAK: Simplify comparison expression.
* TWEAK: Simplify validation and sanitization of the permalink slugs setting values.
* TWEAK: Update URL to documentation on formatting date and time.
* TWEAK: Update URL from `http` to `https`.
* TWEAK: Remove anchor tag from translation.
* TWEAK: Ensure repeatable field count can only be a positive integer and the repeatable option is enforced if the field count is set to `0` (zero).
* TWEAK: Utilize `/Form/Field::Number` in the Settings API for the `number` field type.
* BUG: Correct logic that prevented the default term from being applied if no terms were selected to be attached to an entry.
* BUG: Correct logic that prevented latitude and longitude values from being removed from an address.
* BUG: Correct successful entry add/update logic.
* BUG: Properly display the taxonomy admin menu label.
* OTHER: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.
* OTHER: Correct misspellings.
* OTHER: String concat is not required; use a single string instead.
* OTHER: Remove unnecessary line returns in markup.
* DEV: phpDoc updates and corrections.
* DEV: Prevent direct access.
* DEV: Remove commented out code.
* DEV: Remove unnecessary semicolon.
* DEV: Move the core Metabox API file to a sub folder for improved organization.
* DEV: Ensure one class per file.

= 10.4.22 04/21/2022 =
* BUG: Update the Manage admin page to use the correct current page variable.
* OTHER: Update `dist` files.
* DEV: Bump async from 2.6.3 to 2.6.4.
* DEV: Update `css-loader`.
* DEV: Apply ESLint to `webpack.config.js`.
* DEV: Utilize `rtlcss-webpack-plugin` instead of `webpack-rtl-plugin` to generate RTL CSS files.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.

= 10.4.21 04/18/2022 =
* BUG: Ensure default values for pagination on Manage admin page.
* BUG: Correct logic for enhanced dropdowns on mobile.
* BUG: Correct double-escaping of class names.
* TWEAK: Remove unnecessary break statements in switch.
* TWEAK: Prevent direct access to file.
* TWEAK: Utilize `class` keyword for class name resolution to register hook callbacks.
* OTHER: Correct misspellings.
* OTHER: Remove unused commented out code.
* OTHER: Inline comments must end in full-stops, exclamation marks, or question marks.
* DEV: phpDoc corrections.
* DEV: Correct inline doc position.

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