The Connections Business Directory Extension – CSV Import plugin lets you quickly add and update directory entries in bulk using CSV files. It’s built for speed and accuracy, supports custom fields, and keeps your listings clean and consistent. Perfect for migrating data, syncing records, and managing large directories with minimal effort.
- Bulk import Connections entries from CSV with one click
- Map CSV columns to Connections fields, including custom fields
- Supports people, organizations, and multiple entry types
- Import addresses, phone numbers, emails, categories, and images
- Update existing entries via unique ID matching to prevent duplicates
- Smart duplicate detection and merge options
- Category assignment by name or ID during import
- Handles UTF-8, special characters, and large datasets
- Field validation and error reporting for clean data
- Dry-run preview to verify mappings before importing
- Resume and retry failed rows without re-uploading
- Compatible with Connections Business Directory core and add-ons
- Works with custom taxonomies and meta fields
- Multisite and role-based access support
- Developer-friendly hooks, filters, and sample CSV templates
