Michael

Intro

After setting up my sticky sidebar column in GeoDirectory, it looked great on desktop.

But when I checked on mobile, things broke — instead of stacking nicely under the main content, the sidebar turned into a slim, squished column.

Here’s how I fixed it.

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Problem

On desktop: sidebar = 25% width, content = 75%.
On mobile: sidebar stayed at 25%, instead of expanding to 100%. This caused an ugly layout.

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Solution

The trick is to use Blockstrap’s responsive column widths.

1. Select the parent columns in Blockstrap editor.
2. In Column Width settings:
   1. On Desktop:
      1. Left content column = 3/12 (25%).
      2. Right sidebar column = 9/12 (75%).
   2. On Mobile:
   3. Both columns = 12/12 (full width).
3. For the child sticky column inside, always keep it at 12/12 (100% of parent).

Use the device selector in the column width settings to apply different widths per device.

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Extra Notes

• This is one of those small Blockstrap features I didn’t realize existed — you can toggle between desktop, tablet, and mobile column widths right in the editor.
• Once I set them, the sticky sidebar stacked perfectly under the content on mobile.

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Conclusion

Sticky sidebars don’t have to break your responsive layout. Just set column widths per device (desktop vs. mobile) in Blockstrap, and your design will look great everywhere.

Intro

When I was customizing my GeoDirectory search results page, I wanted the right-hand sidebar (with filters) to stay fixed while scrolling — basically a sticky column.

It’s not obvious how to do this in the Blockstrap editor, but GeoDirectory support showed me the trick.

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Problem

By default, columns just scroll away with the page. I needed the search filters column to remain visible while the listing results scrolled.

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Solution

Here’s the simple way to make a column sticky:

1. In the Blockstrap editor, wrap the sidebar column inside a new BS > Container (col).
   1. Example: Right column → wrap it in its own parent container.
2. Select that new parent container.
3. In the Block settings (right panel):
   1. Set Position → sticky-top.
   2. Adjust Sticky offset (in pixels) to control how far from the top it “sticks” when scrolling.

This keeps the sidebar fixed in place while the main content scrolls.

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Extra Notes

• In my case, the “old column” was the one containing the GD > Search template part and the GD > Locations widget.
• The offset is useful if you have a fixed header (so the sticky column doesn’t overlap it).

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Conclusion

That’s it! Just wrap your sidebar column, set it to sticky-top, and you’ve got yourself a sticky filter column in GeoDirectory.

Introduction

I ran into an issue where my GeoDirectory location pages and archive pages weren’t showing up in Rank Math’s sitemaps. This was a problem because without them, Google couldn’t properly crawl my directory site.

Here’s how I fixed it.

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The Problem

• Rank Math was only generating sitemaps for my listings, not for my location pages or archive pages.
• I had added new regions and cities after Rank Math initially created the sitemap, which I suspect was the cause.

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The Solution

The fix came down to enabling the correct settings with GeoDirectory’s Location Manager addon.

1. Make sure the Location Manager addon is installed and activated.
2. Go to: GeoDirectory → Settings → Locations → Settings
3. Click Show Advanced.
4. Under Rank Math Sitemaps, select the locations and CPTs (custom post types) you want included.
5. Rank Math will now generate:
   1. locations/{city} → one sitemap for each city.
   2. businesses/{city} → one sitemap for each CPT in that city.
   3. Plus additional sitemaps for taxonomy archives.

After enabling this, my missing sitemaps finally appeared.

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Extra Notes

• If you added new regions or cities after Rank Math already generated the sitemaps, you may need to refresh the cache.
• This setup ensures each location has its own sitemap, which is great for SEO.

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Conclusion

If your GeoDirectory location and archive pages aren’t showing up in Rank Math, don’t panic. Just enable them under Location Manager → Rank Math Sitemaps, and they’ll start appearing correctly.

Introduction

When I first started building my GeoDirectory site, I ran into a question that probably crosses every directory owner’s mind at some point: What happens when location pages and custom post type (CPT) archive pages overlap?

In other words: which should I focus on for SEO, and how do I avoid duplicate content issues?

I reached out to GeoDirectory support, and here’s what I learned.

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The Problem

GeoDirectory automatically creates both:

• Location pages → Pages dedicated to a city, state, or region.
• Archive pages → Pages dedicated to a post type (like “Skateparks”) or a taxonomy (like “Concrete Parks”).

But here’s the catch: both types of pages can sometimes feel like they’re competing for the same keywords. For example, your “San Francisco” location page and your “Skateparks” CPT archive could overlap. So which one should you prioritize for SEO?

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The Solution

According to GeoDirectory support, here’s the key difference:

1. Location pages are the entry point
   1. They link to all listings in a given city or region.
   2. Example: https://skateboardparknearme.com/location/california/san-francisco/ 
   3. These are the pages people are most likely to search for because users usually care more about what’s near them than just a broad category.
2. Archive pages are limited in scope
   1. They only cover one post type or one category.
   2. Example: https://skateboardparknearme.com/skateparks/california/san-francisco/
   3. They don’t link back to locations, so they’re less useful as an SEO “hub.”
3. Best practice for SEO
   1. Focus on building out your location pages.
   2. Use location settings and category settings to add unique, page-specific content.
   3. This prevents duplicate content while giving Google clear signals about what each page is for.

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Extra Notes & Analogy

Support compared the setup to TripAdvisor:

• Location Page Example → TripAdvisor Brisbane Tourism
• Archive Page Example → TripAdvisor Hotels

Notice how the location page is much more helpful for someone searching “things to do in Brisbane,” while the archive page is just a list.

That’s the mindset you should adopt with your own site.

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Conclusion

If you’re worried about duplicate content between GeoDirectory’s location and archive pages, don’t be. Just remember:

• Prioritize location pages — they’re more valuable for SEO and user intent.
• Add unique content to each location (and category if needed).
• Think like your users — they usually search by city or region first.

This approach keeps your site organized, prevents SEO overlap, and gives visitors exactly what they’re looking for.