Description
Control Listings is a versatile directory plugin for effective listing management. Create a classifieds ads portal or business directory with ease! Use its powerful listing manager to add, edit, and organize listings on your site. With its user-friendly interface, you can quickly create, edit and delete listings right from the frontend of your website. Simplify your listing process with this plugin.
This plugin is fully compatible with the Citykid WordPress directory theme, allowing you to seamlessly integrate and enhance your directory with advanced features.
Demo preview | Listing archive view | Single listing view | Website | Envato portfolio | Free Themes
One of the standout features of Control Listings is its ability to showcase listings in multiple views, including map, list, and grid views. This provides a great user experience for your visitors, giving them the option to view your directory in a way that suits them best.
The plugin also includes an advanced search feature, allowing users to filter through your directory based on specific criteria. This helps your visitors find what they’re looking for quickly and easily.
Control Listings also includes a frontend submission form, making it easy for users to submit their own listings to your directory. This can be a great way to build a community around your website and encourage user engagement.
Overall, Control Listings is a powerful plugin that provides a range of features for managing and showcasing your directory listings. Whether you’re creating a business directory, real estate directory, or any other type of directory, this plugin is sure to make your life easier and enhance the user experience for your visitors.
Listing Archive Page Support
Easily create and showcase your listings with dedicated support for listing archive pages. Present your listings in grid view, list view, or map view layouts.
Map View Integration
Display listings on a map effortlessly, with no API key required. Control Listings supports OpenStreetMap (OSM), allowing users to locate listings with ease.
Bootstrap 5 Compatibility
The plugin seamlessly integrates with Bootstrap 5, ensuring a responsive and modern display of your listings.
Archive Types Demo Links
Explore different archive types and visualize their presentation styles through demo links provided by Control Listings.
Advanced Search and Filter
Empower users to find specific listings by implementing an advanced search and filtering system. Users can narrow down results based on location, price range, category, and more.
Multiple Sorting Options
Enhance user experience by offering various sorting options such as relevance, price, rating, and listing age, enabling users to find the most suitable listings quickly.
Detailed Listing Cards
Each listing card provides comprehensive information, including an image, title, short description, features list, price, rating, listing age, add to favorites option, like option, and social share buttons.
Single Listing Features:
- Slider: Display multiple images of the listing in an attractive slider format.
- Title: Show the title of the listing prominently.
- Listing Age: Display the age of the listing to provide relevant information.
- Location: Show the location of the listing, making it easy for users to find.
- Features List: Display a list of key features and amenities of the listing.
- Key Features: Highlight the main features or selling points of the listing.
- Tags: Assign tags to the listing for easy categorization and filtering.
- Working Days and Hours: Display the working days and hours of the listing, making it convenient for visitors.
- Enquiry Details: Provide details such as price, ratings, bookmark, call-to-action button, enabling users to take action.
- Audio/Video Gallery: Showcase audio or video content related to the listing.
- Events: Display upcoming events or activities associated with the listing.
- FAQs: Include a frequently asked questions section to provide additional information.
- Awards: Showcase any awards or recognitions received by the listing.
- Rating & Reviews: Allow users to leave ratings and reviews for the listing.
How to Use the Plugin
After installing and activating the plugin, you should see a new Listings menu item in your WordPress admin. You can create a new listing just like you would any post or page from that point. The process is as follows, which may help you.
- Click on the Listings menu item in the sidebar admin menu.
- Click on the Add New button.
- Give a name for your listing
Are you a theme author?
As a theme developer, you need flexibility and customization options. Our plugin offers:
- Easy template overrides in theme or child theme folder
- Many hooks and filters for customization
- Optimized to work with Bootstrap 5
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Installation
Installation directly from your site
- Login and navigate to Plugins > Add New
- Type Control Listings into the Search and hit Enter
- Locate the Control listings – WordPress classifieds ads directory portal manager plugin in the list of search results and click Install Now.
- Once installed, click the Activate button to activate the plugin
Manually
- Download the Control Listings plugin from wordpress.org
- Unzip the package and move the unzipped control-listings folder to your plugins folder (
/wp-content/plugins/
) - Log into WordPress and navigate to the Plugins screen
- Locate Control Listings in the list and click the Activate link.
FAQ
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Can I customize the appearance of the listing cards?
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Yes, Control Listings provides customization options to style the listing cards according to your preferences. You can customize the colors, fonts, and layout using CSS or by using the built-in customization settings.
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Can users save their favorite listings?
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Yes, Control Listings includes a «Add to Favorites» feature, allowing users to save their favorite listings for future reference. They can easily access their saved listings from their user account dashboard.
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Can I monetize my directory using Control Listings?
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Yes, you can monetize your directory by integrating with popular payment gateways. Control Listings offers compatibility with popular payment plugins, allowing you to charge users for listing submissions, featured listings, or premium memberships.
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Is Control Listings compatible with SEO plugins?
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Yes, Control Listings is designed to be compatible with popular SEO plugins like Yoast SEO and All in One SEO Pack. You can optimize your directory listings for search engines and improve your website’s visibility.
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Can I translate Control Listings into my language?
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Yes, Control Listings is translation-ready and supports localization. You can easily translate the plugin into your desired language using translation files or popular translation plugins.
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Does Control Listings offer support for custom fields?
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Yes, Control Listings provides the ability to create custom fields for your listings. You can add additional fields to capture specific information relevant to your directory, such as contact details, amenities, or pricing options.
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Can I import listings from another plugin or platform?
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Control Listings includes an import feature that allows you to import listings from CSV files. You can migrate your existing listings from another directory plugin or platform easily.
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How can I get support for Control Listings?
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For support or any questions related to Control Listings, you can reach out to our dedicated support team through our website or contact us via email. We strive to provide timely assistance and ensure that you have a smooth experience with our plugin.
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Contributors & Developers
“Control Listings — Classifieds Ads Directory Portal Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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