Steven

<p>This is an extension plugin for the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections/" rel="ugc">Connections Business Directory plugin</a> please be sure to install and active it before adding this plugin.</p>
<p>What does this plugin do? It adds the ability to add facilities and assign them to you business directory entries.</p>
<p>The facilities of an entry can optionally be shown as a content block within a template or with the supplied widget int the theme’s sidebar.</p>
<p>Here are some great <strong>free extensions</strong> (with more on the way) that enhance your experience with the business directory:</p>
<p><strong>Utility</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-toolbar/" rel="ugc">Toolbar</a> :: Provide quick links to the admin pages from the admin bar.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-login/" rel="ugc">Login</a> :: Provides a simple to use login shortcode and widget.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Custom Fields</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-hours/" rel="ugc">Business Open Hours</a> :: Add the business open hours.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-local-time/" rel="ugc">Local Time</a> :: Add the business local time.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-income-levels/" rel="ugc">Income Level</a> :: Add an income level.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-education-levels/" rel="ugc">Education Level</a> :: Add an education level.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-languages/" rel="ugc">Languages</a> :: Add languages spoken.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-hobbies/" rel="ugc">Hobbies</a> :: Add hobbies.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Misc</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-face-detect/" rel="ugc">Face Detect</a> :: Applies face detection before cropping an image.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Premium Extensions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/authored/" rel="nofollow ugc">Authored</a> :: Displays a list of blog posts written by the entry on their profile page.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact</a> :: Displays a contact form on the entry’s profile page to allow your visitors to contact the entry without revealing their email address.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/csv-import/" rel="nofollow ugc">CSV Import</a> :: Bulk import your data in to your directory.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/custom-category-order/" rel="nofollow ugc">Custom Category Order</a> :: Order your categories exactly as you need them.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/custom-entry-order/" rel="nofollow ugc">Custom Entry Order</a> :: Allows you to easily define the order that your business directory entries should be displayed.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/enhanced-categories/" rel="nofollow ugc">Enhanced Categories</a> :: Adds many features to the categories.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/form/" rel="nofollow ugc">Form</a> :: Allow site visitor to submit entries to your directory. Also provides frontend editing support.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/link/" rel="nofollow ugc">Link</a> :: Links a WordPress user to an entry so that user can maintain their entry with or without moderation.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/rot13-email-encryption/" rel="nofollow ugc">ROT13 Encryption</a> :: Protect email addresses from being harvested from your business directory by spam bots.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/siteshot/" rel="nofollow ugc">SiteShot</a> :: Show a screen capture of the entry’s website.</li>
<li><a href="https://connections-pro.com/add-on/widget-pack/" rel="nofollow ugc">Widget Pack</a> :: A set of feature rich, versatile and highly configurable widgets that can be used to enhance your directory.</li>
</ul>


Connections Business Directory Facilities

An extension for the Connections Business Directory plugin which adds the ability to add and assign facilities to your business directory entries.

Randy Breland

<p>LandTech Self Storage API is a free foundation plugin that <strong>securely connects your WordPress site to the LandTech API</strong> for <strong>real-time inventory updates</strong>, <strong>automated bookings</strong> (when you wire forms or Premium reservation tools to the same API-backed data), and <strong>seamless data sync</strong> with <strong>WebSelfStorage API v3</strong>.</p>
<p>Server-side requests use your <strong>stored API key</strong> and <strong>Entity ID</strong>—nothing is embedded in page source for visitors, which keeps the integration easier to rotate and audit. Display facility profile data and <strong>move-in / availability inventory</strong> from the vendor API on any page via shortcodes.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>API integration:</strong> WebSelfStorage API v3—facility (<code>/v3/location</code>), move-in inventory (<code>/v3/movein</code>), and related calls used by the shortcodes</li>
<li><strong>Location display:</strong> Address, phone, and hours from the API</li>
<li><strong>Available units:</strong> Move-in inventory (pricing and specs as returned by the API)</li>
<li><strong>Admin:</strong> LandTech Storage settings for API key and Entity ID; <strong>Test Connection</strong> to validate credentials and connectivity</li>
<li><strong>Shortcodes (public):</strong> <code>[landtech_self_storage]</code>, <code>[landtech_wss_movein]</code>, <code>[landtech_wss_location_sizes]</code> (see Installation)</li>
<li><strong><code>[wss_api_*]</code> shortcodes:</strong> Raw JSON wrappers for endpoints—for <strong>administrators</strong> debugging only; do not use on public pages</li>
<li><strong>Responsive CSS</strong> for shortcode output</li>
<li><strong>Translation-ready</strong> — text domain <code>landtech-self-storage-api</code>; default strings are English (see <em>Language support</em> below)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Premium Version</h4>
<p>For reservation forms, multi-facility support, waiting lists, analytics, advanced automation, and <strong>bundled multi-language packages</strong> (see <em>Language support</em>), see <a href="https://landtechwebdesigns.com/product/self-storage-api-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">LandTech Self Storage API Premium</a>.</p>
<h4>Language support</h4>
<p><strong>This free plugin</strong> is internationalization-ready. WordPress will load a translation if you install a matching <code>landtech-self-storage-api-{locale}.mo</code> (for example in <code>wp-content/languages/plugins/</code>) or when community translations are available for this plugin on WordPress.org. The <strong>template</strong> for translators (<code>.pot</code>) is included under <code>languages/</code> in the plugin package.</p>
<p><strong>Self Storage API Premium</strong> adds <a href="https://landtechwebdesigns.com/product/self-storage-api-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Self Storage API Premium</a>-maintained <strong>compiled translations</strong> for many locales (for example German, Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese), <strong>RTL</strong> styles for admin and front-end, a <strong>Language support</strong> help document under SelfStorage <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Documentation, and a much larger set of translatable admin and feature strings (reservations, waiting list, license tools, and more). <strong>For the full translated experience across Premium features, upgrade to <a href="https://landtechwebdesigns.com/product/self-storage-api-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Self Storage API Premium</a>.</strong></p>
<h4>Installation</h4>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>WordPress:</strong> 5.0 or higher (tested up to 7.0 for WordPress 7.0 release).</li>
<li><strong>PHP:</strong> 7.4 or higher (aligns with WordPress 7.0 minimum supported PHP; 8.3+ recommended).</li>
<li><strong>Hosting:</strong> Outbound <strong>HTTPS</strong> requests must be allowed so WordPress can call <code>api.webselfstorage.com</code> (the plugin uses <code>wp_remote_get</code> / <code>wp_remote_post</code>, not raw cURL).</li>
<li><strong>Credentials:</strong> A valid <strong>WebSelfStorage API key</strong> and your facility <strong>Entity ID</strong> (from your storage network or U-Haul Self-Storage Affiliate Network account).</li>
</ul>
<h4>Install the plugin</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Upload or install:</strong> Add the plugin folder to <code>/wp-content/plugins/landtech-self-storage-api/</code>, <em>or</em> in wp-admin go to <strong>Plugins <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Add New <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Upload Plugin</strong> and select the plugin zip, <em>or</em> search for <strong>LandTech Self Storage API</strong> if installing from WordPress.org.</li>
<li><strong>Activate:</strong> Go to <strong>Plugins</strong>, find <strong>LandTech Self Storage API – Automated Storage Management Integration</strong>, and click <strong>Activate</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Configure the API connection</h4>
<ol>
<li>In the WordPress admin sidebar, open <strong>LandTech Storage</strong> (top-level menu). The plugin’s settings screen loads there—it is not nested under <strong>Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> General</strong>.</li>
<li>Enter your <strong>API key</strong> and <strong>Entity ID</strong> (facility identifier used in API paths—often a numeric code from your network).</li>
<li>Click <strong>Save Settings</strong>, then <strong>Test Connection</strong> (same screen) to confirm WordPress can reach <code>api.webselfstorage.com</code> and that the API accepts your credentials.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Use shortcodes on your site</h4>
<ol>
<li>Edit any <strong>page</strong> or <strong>post</strong> and add the shortcodes you need:
<ul>
<li><code>[landtech_self_storage]</code> — Primary block: facility profile plus optional units (<code>show_location</code>, <code>show_units</code>).</li>
<li><code>[landtech_wss_movein]</code> — Move-in inventory only (useful if you disabled units on the main shortcode to avoid duplication).</li>
<li><code>[landtech_wss_location_sizes]</code> — Size-code / vacant-units table from <code>/v3/location/{entity}</code> for comparison with move-in data.</li>
<li><strong><code>[wss_api_*]</code></strong> (e.g. <code>wss_api_location</code>, <code>wss_api_movein</code>) — <strong>Administrators only;</strong> outputs raw JSON for troubleshooting. <strong>Do not</strong> publish on customer-facing pages.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Publish</strong> or <strong>Update</strong> the page. Rendering happens in PHP; the API key stays in options, not in HTML source.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Troubleshooting (installation)</h4>
<ul>
<li>If the test fails, verify PHP <code>allow_url_fopen</code> / firewall rules, that the API key matches your facility, and that the Entity ID matches WebSelfStorage records.</li>
<li>For HTTPS or mixed-content issues, ensure your site uses HTTPS for admin if your host requires it.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Frequently Asked Questions</h4>
<h4>How do I get an API key?</h4>
<p>You can obtain your API key from your WebSelfStorage account. Contact your storage network provider for more information about accessing the WebSelfStorage API.</p>
<h4>What is an Entity ID?</h4>
<p>The Entity ID is a unique identifier for your storage facility. It’s typically a 6-digit number (e.g., 019109). If you’re unsure of your Entity ID, you can leave it blank and the plugin will attempt to retrieve it from the API.</p>
<h4>Can I use this with multiple facilities?</h4>
<p>The free version supports a single facility. For multi-facility support, please check out <a href="https://landtechwebdesigns.com/product/self-storage-api-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">LandTech Self Storage API Premium</a>.</p>
<h4>Are translations included?</h4>
<p><strong>Free:</strong> The plugin is translation-ready. English ships by default; you can add custom <code>.mo</code> files or use WordPress.org language packs when available. See <code>languages/TRANSLATORS.txt</code> in the plugin. <strong>Premium</strong> ships pre-built <code>.mo</code> files for multiple locales and covers the full Premium UI—see <em>Language support</em> in this readme, then <a href="https://landtechwebdesigns.com/product/self-storage-api-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Self Storage API Premium</a> to upgrade.</p>
<h4>What API version does this use?</h4>
<p>The plugin uses WebSelfStorage API v3 (API version 2.7).</p>
<h4>How do I display facility information on my site?</h4>
<p>Use the <code>[landtech_self_storage]</code> shortcode on any page or post. You can customize what’s displayed using the shortcode attributes:<br />
* <code>show_location="true"</code> – Display facility location information (default: true)<br />
* <code>show_units="true"</code> – Display available units (default: true)</p>
<p>Example: <code>[landtech_self_storage show_location="true" show_units="true"]</code></p>
<h4>Changelog</h4>
<h4>1.0.2</h4>
<ul>
<li>Declares WordPress <strong>7.0</strong> compatibility (<code>Tested up to</code>) after testing on WordPress 7.0.</li>
<li>Raises minimum <strong>PHP</strong> to <strong>7.4</strong> to align with WordPress 7.0 (PHP 7.2 and 7.3 no longer supported by core). No functional/plugin logic changes in this release.</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.0.1</h4>
<ul>
<li>Documentation: language support and translation paths for the free plugin; what Premium adds (bundled locales, RTL, in-product help). Version bump to sync readme with WordPress.org and Git.</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.0.0</h4>
<ul>
<li>Initial release</li>
<li>Basic API integration with WebSelfStorage API v3</li>
<li>Location information display</li>
<li>Available units display</li>
<li>Admin settings page for API configuration</li>
<li>Shortcode support for displaying facility information</li>
</ul>
<h3>External services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to an external API to display storage facility information and available units on your site. This is required for the plugin to function.</p>
<p><strong>WebSelfStorage API (U-Haul Self-Storage Affiliate Network)</strong> — https://api.webselfstorage.com</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>What it is and what it is used for:</strong> The WebSelfStorage API is a service provided by U-Haul (eMove, Inc. d/b/a U-Haul Self Storage Affiliate Network). The plugin uses it to retrieve your storage facility’s location details (address, phone, hours) and available storage units with pricing so you can show that information on your WordPress site via the shortcode.</li>
<li><strong>What data is sent and when:</strong> The plugin sends your <strong>API key</strong> (in the request header) and your <strong>facility Entity ID</strong> (in the request URL) to the API. Specifically, it sends the Entity ID to endpoints such as <code>/v3/location/</code> and <code>/v3/movein/</code> to fetch location details (address, phone, hours) and available units with pricing. No site visitor personal data is sent. Data is sent when a page or post containing the shortcode is loaded, and when an administrator uses the settings page (e.g. testing the connection).</li>
<li><strong>Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (required links):</strong>
<ul>
<li>Terms of Service / End User License Agreement: https://webselfstorage.com/EndUserLicenseAgreement</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://webselfstorage.com/PrivacyNotice</li>
<li>U-Haul legal and privacy: https://www.uhaul.com/Legal/</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>


LandTech Self Storage API – Automated Storage Management Integration

Securely connect your WordPress site to the LandTech API for real-time inventory updates, automated bookings, and seamless data sync.

Connections Business Directory Facilities vs LandTech Self Storage API – Automated Storage Management Integration