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optimization with 10+ years of experience.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/obiplabon.com\/contact\">\ud83d\udc49 Hire me here<\/a><\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the plugin files to <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/better-social-field-for-directorist<\/code>, or install via the WordPress Plugins screen.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the \u2018Plugins\u2019 screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n<li>The better social field will automatically replace the default one in your Directorist listing forms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20plugin%20replace%20the%20directorist%20social%20media%20field%20automatically%3F\"><h3>Does this plugin replace the Directorist social media field automatically?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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