This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Franc Lucas
Do you want to create a classified ads website to publish listings and advertisements? Do you want to add a classified section on your blog or magazine?
Building a classified website from scratch is a massive undertaking that will cost you a lot of time and money. Fortunately, classified plugins exist with all the hard work done for you, and they are very affordable.
Once you buy and install a classified plugin, you get many out-of-the-box features to get you started. Your main focus will be running your classified website, not coding or configuring your website.
On CodeCanyon you will find a variety of classified plugins to suit your needs.
In this post, I’ll show you some premium classified ads plugins available on CodeCanyon.
Best-Selling Classified Ads WordPress Plugins on CodeCanyon
For a small one-time payment you can find some of the best classified ads WordPress plugins on CodeCanyon.
Classified plugins you will find on CodeCanyon come with powerful features like:
- advert submission forms
- search functionality
- automatic geolocation and location selector
- forms for contacting sellers
- and so much more
1. Classifier: Classified Ads WordPress Directory Listing Plugin
With this plugin you can create a paid or free listing classified directory. From the user dashboard, visitors can perform all actions from the frontend like posting ads, changing their profile image, manage their profile settings, and Facebook chat settings. It also comes with a built-in review system,
From the admin side you customize your website by selecting from search and homepage layouts. The posted ads can be manually or automatically approved. You can earn money from featured ads and bump up ads. There are unlimited payment gateways to make it easy for visitors to use online payment methods they prefer.
Other features of this plugin include:
- built-in automatic ad view counter
- ad video option
- built-in review system
- Geolocation based search
- Search by location radius
- private chat system for users can chat with each other
2. Classipro: Classified Ads WordPress Plugin
Classipro is a feature-rich multipurpose WordPress plugin which can be used for classifieds websites, car dealerships, car rental listings, real estate listings, mobile dealerships and general business directories. You can create paid or free directories that have manual or automatic approval. You can monetize your website with feature ads, highlighted ads, and bump up ads.
Additional features of the plugin include:
- featured and normal ad listings
- Google address Locator
- Google geolocation
- one-to-one private chat system
- Google and Facebook login integrated
3. Web Directory 2.0
This multipurpose WordPress plugin is ideal classified websites, among others. There are multiple options to set up revenue generating streams from your personal WordPress dashboard. You can use the plugin for both free and paid listings. Visitors can submit new listings, packages of listings, claim and manage existing listings using the website front-end.
The plugin offers tons of features. Print listings, saved bookmarks, PDF downloads, SEO-friendly pages, images, YouTube and Vimeo video attachments, custom fields, custom icons, custom colors, and much more.4. Directories Pro—Directory Plugin for WordPress
Directories Pro plugin allows you to build any kind of listing including classified listings. It’s the most feature-rich and versatile directory plugin you can find for WordPress.
Some notable features include:
- submit listings or reviews from the front-end
- manage listings, reviews, claims, and votes through the front-end directory dashboard
- search and filter by custom fields or proximity (with geolocation)
- WooCommerce support to charge users for submitting new listings or claiming existing listings
- guest checkout
- create add-on plans for additional revenue
5. DT—Directory WordPress Plugin
DT is a powerful WordPress plugin for directory listings, including classified ad websites. It is fully responsive and comes with attractive customizable templates to create unique listings.
Features include:
- create different classified submission packages
- allow business ads for a fee
- star ratings and reviews with image upload
- a carousel for listings, pages, or packages
- users can save favorites
- track listing page views
- works with WooCommerce for complete payment process
This plugin is compatible with all popular SEO plugins, Elementor and Visual Composer Page builders. You can use it with any good WordPress theme.
Free Classified Plugins for WordPress
Classified Listing
By using this responsive classifieds plugin you can create a classified listing website easily. Some notable features include: offline and online payment system, social share, and manual or auto approval system.
WPAdverts–Classifieds Plugin
WPAdverts is a modern and responsive classifieds plugin that allows users browse, edit and delete their own ads. You can allow both anonymous and registered users. It has payment modules to track user payments and transaction logs. Bank transfer payment gateway is included.
Posterno Listing Directory and Classifieds
Posterno is a powerful, extendable directory plugin that helps you create manage and monetize any kind of listings and classified directories. Your imagination is the only limit.
WordPress Classifieds Plugin: Ad Directory and Listings
With AWP Classifieds plugin you can add a classified ads section to your WordPress site, quickly and easily.
TerraClassifieds–Simple Classifieds Plugin
TerraClassifieds is a free classifieds WordPress plugin that allows creating a simple classifieds website with WordPress.
What to Look for in a Classified Plugin
- An efficient and manageable front-end submission system makes it easy for you to maintain the classified listings and will let you crowdsource listings.
- Location-based searches with integrated maps helps users see what's being offered in areas closest to them
- Security: Protecting personal and financial data of customers is a priority
- Tools for customers to rate and review businesses.
- Ease of use: it needs to be easy for users to add adverts and make changes to them.
- Easy to customize: so it can integrate seamlessly with the design of your website.
- Compatibility across all browsers and devices—especially mobile devices, including touch responsiveness.
- Integration with payment gateways in case you want to offer premium features and also if visitors want to pay through your website.
- Integration with email marketing platforms like MailChimp.
- Integrated analytics so you can understand traffic patterns and sales across different listings.
- Support is non-negotiable
Finally, keep in mind that classified listings generate a lot of traffic. High traffic has the potential to slow down your website, which can turn off your visitors. Make sure your hosting provider has the capacity to handle it.
How to Monetize Your Classified Website
1. Paid Classified Advert Submissions
People can pay to post their classified listings on your website. You can charge a one time fee or for hosting an ad for a period of time.
2. Sponsored Content
Classified websites attract a lot of traffic. Businesses that want gain visibility can pay to be featured through paid review posts or sponsored content posts.
3. Integrate Ad Platforms
Place ad banners on your pages. Be careful these do not distract from user experience. You can also create spaces on your website where businesses can advertise.
4. Top Featured Ads
Users can pay for their ads to be appear at the top and gain more visibility.
5. Extra Features
You can create different premium monthly plans including one with limited number of features for free. Users who require more features can pay for them.
6. Subscription Memberships
You can create subscription memberships on your classified ads website
7. Integrated Payments
Users can buy the services they're looking for directly from the classified website and you can charge a percentage of the fees.
Start Creating Your Classifieds Now
On Envato Tuts+ you will find more articles related to classified ads plugins.
This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Franc Lucas
Franc Lucas | Sciencx (2021-07-16T12:58:28+00:00) Best Classified Plugins for WordPress. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2021/07/16/best-classified-plugins-for-wordpress/
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