EatDrinkPlay Documentation
Complete guide for Admins, EDP Readers, and DP Venue Listers everything you need to use and manage the EatDrinkPlay.
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First of all, thank you for choosing us to create your site. This documentation has been created to help you set up, manage, and get the most out of your website.
We've included detailed instructions, screenshots, and guidance wherever possible. If you need additional assistance, please feel free to contact our support team.
Choose Your Guide
Select the guide that best matches your user role.
Admin Guide
Manage website content, users, venue listings, payments, settings, plugins, and overall site administration.
EDP Reader Guide
Browse venues, save favourites, explore events and guides, manage your profile.
DP Venue Lister Guide
Register, create and manage your venue listings, handle subscriptions and bookings.
Introduction
This documentation covers all major aspects of the EatDrinkPlay website, including the public-facing website, member accounts, the venue listing system, and the WordPress admin panel used by the EatDrinkPlay editorial team.
Platform Features
City-Based Browsing
Content filtered by Sydney or Melbourne, remembered via cookie.
Venue Directory
Eat, Drink, and Play categories with rich venue profiles and gallery.
What's On
Curated weekly events, shows, and experiences across the city.
Wishlist
Save favourite venues and events to a personal wishlist.
Essential Guides
Editorial guides, secret foodies, trending content, and articles.
Offers & Perks
Exclusive member-only offers, promo codes, and partner perks.
Venue Listings
Self-service venue listing system with subscription plans.
Smart Search
Search by venue, suburb, cuisine, or occasion with live results.
System Requirements
EatDrinkPlay is a web-based. No software installation is required for end users.
For Website Users (Readers & Venue Listers)
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Browser | Chrome 80+, Firefox 75+, Safari 13+, Edge 80+ | Latest version of any major browser |
| Internet | 2 Mbps broadband | 10+ Mbps for smooth image loading |
| JavaScript | Must be enabled | Required for all interactive features |
| Cookies | Must be enabled | Required for city preference & login session |
| Screen Resolution | 360 × 640 (mobile) | 1280 × 800 or higher (desktop) |
For Administrators (WordPress Admin Panel)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| WordPress | Version 5.8 or higher (current install) |
| PHP | PHP 7.4 or higher |
| MySQL | MySQL 5.7 / MariaDB 10.2 or higher |
| Web Server | Apache or Nginx |
| Browser | Chrome, Firefox, Edge (latest stable) |
| Stripe Account | Required for venue lister payment processing |
User Roles
EatDrinkPlay has three primary user roles. Each role has different capabilities and access levels.
| Role | Access Level | Key Capabilities | WordPress Admin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Admin | Full | Manage all content, users, settings, plugins, theme, payments | ✅ Full access |
| EDP Reader Reader | Member (front-end only) | Browse venues, save wishlists, view member-only content and perks | ❌ No access |
| DP Venue Lister | Contributor (front-end + limited) | Create & manage own venue listings, subscription management | ❌ No access |
Role Registration Flow
Site Navigation
The EatDrinkPlay website uses three navigation menus:
| Menu | Location | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Main Menu | Top of every page | Eat, Drink, Play, What’s On and Perks |
| Footer Menu | Below main menu or utility bar | Eat, Drink, Play, Getaways, What’s On, Secret and Foodies |
| Quick Link | Site footer | Contact Us, Advertising, Editorial, Policy and Privacy Policy |