{"id":6193,"date":"2018-09-12T12:09:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T07:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedevcouple.com\/?p=6193"},"modified":"2018-09-12T12:09:42","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T07:09:42","slug":"listingpro-version-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedevcouple.com\/listingpro-version-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"ListingPro 2.0 \u2014 What’s New Inside the Top Selling WordPress Directory Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Directory sites are a perfect place to find and promote various businesses like restaurants, hotels, stores etc. Folks in business usually list their services on these sites to attract more customers. This makes it easier for the people to find the best places around the town for their needs.<\/p>\n

Starting and running an online directory startup<\/strong> demands loads of efforts and time span. Collecting, arranging and properly managing the listing stuff for users is really hectic unless you use some third-party plugins or services.<\/p>\n

If you want to create and run your own directory site using WordPress, then ListingPro<\/a> <\/strong>theme is one of the best choices out there. WPCouple has previously published an extensive review on ListingPro<\/a>. Check it out to see how amazing this theme is.<\/p>\n

The team behind ListingPro<\/a> is constantly improving it since it\u2019s release. It has recently gone through some major updates and has launched the stable version ListingPro 2.0. In this review, I\u2019ll discuss what these updates are and how they really work.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude4c ListingPro WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n

ListingPro<\/a> is a top selling WordPress directory theme. It\u2019s almost one and a half years old<\/strong> and has shown much potential in this short time span. It was developed by some amazing folks at Cridio.<\/p>\n

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Within this short lifespan,\u00a0ListingPro<\/a>\u00a0has managed to become the top selling WordPress directory theme<\/strong>. The theme boasts\u00a03000+ sales<\/strong> within just 30 weeks<\/strong>. It currently rocks 7000+ customers<\/strong> and also brags the rating of 5 stars based on 450+ ratings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Team Cridio consists of highly passionate and talented members. The overall team is comprised of 15 individuals<\/a> spread around the globe. Cridio company is primarily focused on providing WordPress directory listing, video sharing, and classified themes.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc4b Getting Started<\/h2>\n

The prime focus of this post is to highlight all the key features which the theme offers in its latest version but those who are new here might be wondering how to get started with this theme.<\/p>\n

So, let me show you how easy it is to set up ListingPro<\/a> and start using it right away. Once you have purchased the theme, all you have to do is follow some simple and real quick steps given below:<\/p>\n

Step #1<\/h3>\n

To install the theme, navigate to the Appearance > Themes<\/strong> from your WordPress dashboard. Click on the Add New<\/strong> button and upload the .zip file of the theme to begin the installation.<\/p>\n

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Step #2<\/h3>\n

Now it\u2019s time to activate the theme. After successful installation, ListingPro<\/a> will become available in your Themes<\/strong> section. Hover over it and click the Activate<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n

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Step #3<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll have a setup wizard<\/strong> on your screen now. It will help you to easily set up all the necessary plugins, pre-built demos, and import dummy content<\/strong> with just a matter of few clicks!<\/p>\n

All you have to do is follow along this wizard to complete the setup.<\/p>\n

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Setting up and start using this theme is pretty simple. In a similar way, you can explore and get things done using ListingPro very quickly and easily!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49\u00a0To read a detailed functioning of ListingPro, I’d recommend you to\u00a0read our extensive post about it here \u2192.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Features of ListingPro 2.0<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s head straight to the incredible features packed within ListingPro. WPCouple has already discussed some of these in details in one of the previous reviews<\/a>. Check it out to get familiar with these features and the basic steps of adding\/submitting a listing.<\/p>\n

For now, let\u2019s look at the all-new and revamped features<\/strong> introduced in ListingPro 2.0<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8 User Dashboard<\/h3>\n

The user dashboard provided by ListingPro<\/a> now has more innovations. It introduces some awesome visual enhancements<\/strong> which make the user interface more interactive. It is designed in such a way that you can get all the insights of your listings from a single pane<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd0e Smart Search<\/h3>\n

Smart Search now works on improved and advanced search algorithms<\/strong> which assist you to search things really quickly and easily. You really don’t need to fill multiple fields, it will instantly start searching and suggesting as soon as you enter into the Search Box.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd2e Advanced Filters<\/h3>\n

With the advanced filters, you can easily narrow down your search process<\/strong>. It helps you to easily find out whatever you are looking for. Filters like\u00a0Near Me<\/em>, Best match,<\/em>\u00a0Pricing,<\/em> etc. helps you to find and search the most relevant stuff for you.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc8 Ad Campaigns<\/h3>\n

ListingPro allows you to promote and grow your business by creating ad campaigns<\/strong>. It provides you the ability to promote your business at multiple places.<\/p>\n

ListingPro 2.0<\/a> also includes pay per click and pay per day<\/strong> for your ads. You can easily create ads from the user dashboard. Navigate to your user dashboard and hit Ad Campaigns<\/em> option from the right sidebar.<\/p>\n

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Select the listing<\/strong> for which you want to create the ad. And then select the placements and number of days<\/strong> for the publicity of your add. Now hit the Pay Now<\/strong> button, proceed with it and you are done!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1fRating & Reviews<\/h3>\n

ListingPro comes with really cool and attractive way for rating and reviews<\/strong>. Its advanced and emoji based ratings<\/strong> make it easy and fun for the users to share their experience regarding your services. ListingPro 2.0<\/a> also introduces multiple reviews and ratings!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2705 Claim & Verify<\/h3>\n

It is one of the major updates introduced within ListingPro 2.0<\/a>. It allows the business owners to claim and verify the listings on your sites. These claims can be paid as well. Claimed listings are considered to be more trusted and authenticate<\/strong>. So, the claimed listings get more attention from the users.<\/p>\n

On your listing, you’ll find an option of Claim Now<\/strong> to claim the listing.<\/p>\n

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This option will pop up a window asking you for the details<\/em> about your listing. Proceed with it to successfully claim your listing.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc5 Events Management<\/h3>\n

ListingPro 2.0<\/a> now has a\u00a0built-in Event Management System<\/strong> for your listings. You can easily create and host your events. Share your events with the people around the world and make your events a huge success!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can easily create events from the Events<\/strong> section within the user dashboard. Once the event is created it can be viewed on the host listing.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf89 Deals & Coupons<\/h3>\n

Deals and Coupons can turn your leads into happy customers! Considering that ListingPro now provides the ability to create Deals or Coupons for your listings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To create a coupon head over to your user dashboard<\/strong>. Select Dicounts\/Deals<\/strong> from the right sidebar\u00a0and hit Add New Coupon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Now fill the fields<\/em> to provide the coupon details and click the Save<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n

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Once the coupon is created then a section for it becomes available on the associated listing. This section includes coupon details and a cool countdown timer for the validity of the coupon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcd1 Menu Management<\/h3>\n

Built-in Menu Management system<\/strong> is also one of the great additions within ListingPro<\/a>, especially for the restaurant owners. It allows you to create and display the complete menu on your listings.<\/p>\n

Other businesses can also elegantly showcase the list of their items or services<\/strong>. These menus can also be created from the user dashboard, under the Menu<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n

You can add multiple menus and menu items<\/strong> for your various listings from here.<\/p>\n

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Users can easily access and navigate through these menus<\/strong> from your listings.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcea Inbox<\/h3>\n

Now with ListingPro 2.0<\/a>, users can directly reach out to the business owners through a lead form on the various listings. It smoothens the communication between clients and the business owners<\/strong>. A section for this lead form appears on your listing that users can fill out to contact you.<\/p>\n

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Business owners can view these messages, from the user dashboard<\/strong> under the Inbox<\/strong> section<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/h2>\n

ListingPro<\/a> offers a very cost effective plan having straightforward pricing of $69<\/strong><\/em>. With this plan, you really don\u2019t need to get any additionally paid plugins<\/strong>. It also includes some incredible features:<\/p>\n