How to Create a Directory Website with the MyListing Theme - Elementor Wordpress Tutorial

[@Saltcoteplace]

Thank you Siddiq, this is the second video I have seen you do on My-Listing, your presentation skills are matched by your knowledge of WP and this theme. It's a pleasure to have found these. Everyone should find these tutorials. I will be coming to you for some billable consultancy.

[@MyCityConnectedTV]

This is the best "marketing" piece for any listing theme I have come across. It is because of this video I have decided to purchase the MyListing Theme for my clients from here on out. Excellent tutorial!

[@tracylynnjackson]

Sir, I want to thank you for being so thorough. For that specific reason I am liking your video(s) and subscribing to your channel! Thank you! 😊

[@websquadron]

Welcome aboard!

[@twistedmonkey2645]

Finally, I found something I can understand. Subscribed!

[@davidemalta6950]

At first I thought this theme was a good idea, then I thought I didn't understand the site. Found this guy and THANK YOU GOD you made this video cause NOW I have a headache cause this is ... a lot! I'm happy its a lot don't get me wrong but JESUS!!! THANK YOU

[@websquadron]

No worries

[@MohammadJavedwebprodevelopers]

Thank you, Siddiq, for the very helpful video. I appreciate your hard work. I have one question: Can I also set up classified listings with this theme? If yes, please make a short video on it. Love from Pune, India

[@vasileiospanagopoulos]

I love this tutorial and everything you make! It's a priviledge to have you in this community. One question though... Could you possibly provide ideal image dimensions for listings? Thanks!

[@websquadron]

Let me double check, but I think it was 500 px wide x 180 px

[@vasileiospanagopoulos]

@@websquadron Now that I finally understand what I'm looking for, could you please share the proper dimensions for the single listing cover image, and for the preview card as well? Please disregard this comment in case I'm asking too much of your time.

[@ehteshamqureshi686]

Super Super Good. Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing more of these 🤩.

[@buzznetwork]

I'm attempting to re-create this theme using Crocoblock and Elementor. Any suggestions? Wanna help :) ? Also, in looking at this... there are "regions" and "taxonomies". Wouldn't "regions" BE a taxonomy? Thanks so much.

[@teeoffgolfclub1219]

Just watched this. Super useful. Thank you.

[@scoooooding]

Amazing tutorial, I love you man 😘

[@chrisgrammenos1048]

Very helpfull. how could I add booking system for every specific listing?

[@SolomeyaGoToSleep]

Hello! Thank you for your videos! You removed the category icons from being displayed on the map, but how can I do the opposite, so that only they remain instead of the icons from the post?

[@reklameserbia]

How to make it multi language? What is possible with this theme? 🙏

[@blablablachut]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial ! Just asking, Can we use MyListings to link research results to Woocommerce products ? I mean, I would like to create a marketplace with Mylistings theme. Will I be able to have the filter of MyListings but with the results as woocommerce products able to be bought ? Seems to be super complicated with this theme... :(

[@websquadron]

Only if the products are part of the Registration process for them to become an applicant.

[@shubhamshrinath8102]

Make dedicated video about choose hosting for listing website

[@tobieschalkwyk41]

Thanks for the great video, mate! I can't seem to find the Facebook MyListings group. Would you mind sharing the specific url please?

[@websquadron]

facebook.com/share/KYgR9iCacVY5TV8U/?mibextid=K35XfP

[@jenniferward6821]

Great video. Subscribed. Does this theme play nice with Jetengine and Crocoblock ?

[@websquadron]

I’ve not used it with Croco or JetEngine and I suspect that it might not fully work. But-check out the MyListing Facebook Group as there’s lots of users and someone may have used it.

[@pamhannam3669]

This is an amazing tutorial! How do I contact you for more information or help with a project I want to launch?

[@websquadron]

Hi Pam Contact me on [e-mail]

[@nikkictech]

You are super awesome! Love your work!!!!!

[@websquadron]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chris2080]

Great tutorial. ive been following tutorial step by step. I am not good at css. I am just at custom code. inserting the code. for the maps ie .finder-map i .{.display: none; .}. i am unable make out the code . can anyone help please.

[@independencyissues]

Do you have a solution for the weird preview card responsiveness where the image flattens out like a pancake when the width increases? That's my biggest issue with the theme and it drives me crazy. No other listing theme does this. I'm building a classifieds site with ML that is obviously image dependent and I need a 1:1 image ratio maintained on all devices. ANY advice greatly appreciated

[@budadams412]

So, 2 years later, do you still recommend this theme, or do you have another theme tutorial to recommend for building a business directory?

[@websquadron]

Definitely still recommend it. Updated Vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amncZoSmnsSBfK8feature=shared

[@Buch38]

Very great work! Thank you!

[@websquadron]

Our pleasure!

[@BestMLMDXN]

Sir, does Crocoblock works fine on Hello theme ? Which is the best WordPress commenting system ? I am quite confused which commenting system to use - WordPress Native Commenting System or any Third Party Commenting System ? Please guide and help . With regards, Vivek Kumar ( Dehri On Sone , Bihar, India )

[@websquadron]

You could just use the standard WP commenting, and then use other Plugins to handle spam. Crocoblock works fine with Hello.

[@ishwahijab212]

This is amazingly great tut so far on youtube for comprehensive elaboration on mylisting theme. Thankyou so much. Everything went really well until i got stuck on one thing that i need to show supplier profile link dynamically populated via single product page archive temp, but unable to find any single solution for that. can you help me figure it out how i can get that up on all products single pages, respective to their suppliers.

[@websquadron]

Due to the high number of daily requests, I don’t investigate or propose possible solutions unless they're a 1-2-1 consultation. If you're still interested, visit my booking page: learn.websquadron.co.uk/#support

[@mahbubjubayer9453]

Always loved your videos , but I am wondering would you make may listing website without using theme ? Only by elementor and other add-ons ,mate ??

[@websquadron]

Yup - with crocoblock Jet Engine. I need to experiment more with that.

[@sanantoniotonight5569]

Wonderful! Do you set up mylisting sites for people from scratch?

[@websquadron]

I do indeed :) websquadron.co.uk/socials/

[@sanantoniotonight5569]

@@websquadron thanks, I will touch base and send you some data. From Texas, have a great Sunday!

[@websquadron]

Lots of codes that might help you: Add to Theme Tools > Custom Code CSS: .finder-map i {display: none;} Add this to Code Snippets to enable Map Drag and Search as default jQuery(document).ready(function($){ if ( ! MyListing.Explore || ! MyListing.Maps.instances.length ) { return null; } MyListing.Explore.dragSearch = true; }); Stops the Order by being Visible. .form-group.explore-filter.orderby-filter.md-group { display: none !important;} Removes Tabs on Home Basic Search .nav-tabs>li.active>a { visibility: hidden;} Makes Map Drag Option be active but invisible .mapdrag-switch.mb-skin { visibility: hidden;}

[@beuvrin3591]

Hello, thanks for your video. I have a question: when I use “location,” the autocomplete only works when a user registers or logs in, but I’m interested in allowing any user, without registration, to search everything, and for the autocomplete to work for them. Do you know what this is about?

[@websquadron]

Have you set up map box?

[@KonstantinPulman]

Hi... I have in mind to make Listing website and kind of all ready, apart of having the time to do it.... QQ: I was thinking to include into Paid package the option to post Listing to selected Facebook Groups I manage. I have seen that there are plugins to Automatically share the Post to the Facebook, But could not figure out to have this as part of the package for Listing Website. What you think? any ideas?

[@websquadron]

It's be easier to share manually once you know someone has paid for that listing because the last thing you want is for some incompatibility or conflicts issues.

[@scoooooding]

Man pls help me, I have problem with log out button not working pls helpppppppppppppppppp

[@websquadron]

See learn.websquadron.co.uk/#support

[@IanMc07]

Loved it.. thanks so much,,,

[@websquadron]

You are so welcome!

[@jdeanford]

Excellent tutorial! How would you handle it if there were two professionals using the same address? Will Map Box or Google maps account for that and not put their logo on top of the other or will they stack if it's the exact same address?

[@websquadron]

This does happen, and can be common with multiple companies occupying flats in the same block. Unfortunately they will stack - however, the Listing Cards will be visible individually.

[@jdeanford]

@@websquadron Ok, thank you for the quick reply.

[@jdeanford]

@@websquadron Ok thank you... can I move the icon/logo manually so they are just visible side by side? This works with address and not latitude longitude right?

[@miamcpartland7678]

Great video as usual.. one questions ( i will be going for the 12 month extended support ). However, isn't it easy for them to release an update every 6 months to keep you purchasing ? Cheers.

[@IanMc07]

Sorry this was from me... i was logged into my daughters account by mistake ... lol

[@websquadron]

Indeed they could but access to to their dedicated support is key

[@simplegamer7264]

Hi Web Squadron, I really need your help if you could. I just got craze to build classified/directory website. And ended up buying mylisting theme after watching your videos. First of all I am not techy guy. Just watching videos and implementing those tips on my website. I am following you in your Elementor videos too. I am stuck at one point. As you know mylisting theme single page template do not support side bar. So I decided to show single listing page into any Elementor template which again they do not support elementor edit for single listing template. I noticed, on detail page of any listing type, there is option to write custom Block Id. So can we put some unique id and then go into elementor page builder and can print that somewhere over there. Like a shortcode or something. I try using short code [27-block id=""] and [27-block-id id=""] and nothing came out. I am sorry for killing your time in very long question. I hope you could find a way please Thank you

[@websquadron]

Hi. I would need more details and to better understand what you currently have. Unfortunately we don't do 1-2-1 site support for free. You may benefit from a 1hr Site Consultation: websquadron.co.uk/product/1-hour-consultation-video-call/

[@samerfarraj8038]

Very helpful! thank you

[@heressue]

Can you charge a subscription for access to the directory? Then, use Content restrict so Subscription level "A" displays basic information and level "B" displays all information? Can this website be converted to an E-commerce type site with vendors who receive a portion of the subscription?

[@websquadron]

Kind of. Use Paid Membership Pro (free) to restrict access to pages/content/sections. May need some code snippets too to expand it across all single listings.

[@angelawhittaker8883]

Can I ask, with mylisting, when you create a text area field like a description box for front end, is it possible to set it up if user makes any changes in the content, it has to be approved by the admin. Thanks for replying

[@websquadron]

Not without looking into a snippet for that field. You can set it so that any revisions made to any part of the listing has to be approved by Admin.

[@shandadavis6169]

Hello, Can a person leave a review without being a customer?

[@meni991]

thank u very much for the amazing video can u shoe my where is the css code for the map?

[@websquadron]

Add to Theme Tools to remove the second icon on the map > Custom Code CSS: .finder-map i {display: none;} Add this to Code Snippets to enable Map Drag and Search as default jQuery(document).ready(function($){ if ( ! MyListing.Explore || ! MyListing.Maps.instances.length ) { return null; } MyListing.Explore.dragSearch = true; }); Stops the Order by being Visible. .form-group.explore-filter.orderby-filter.md-group { display: none !important;} Removes Tabs on Home Basic Search .nav-tabs>li.active>a { visibility: hidden;} Makes Map Drag Option be active but invisible .mapdrag-switch.mb-skin { visibility: hidden;}

[@hamshank29]

Hi, im after a video you did about mylisting where you talk about converting images to a web format in bulk

[@websquadron]

Use BulkResizephotos.com and set to WebP

[@PRO-px3rc]

Good afternoon, I need help. Tell me how you can set a calendar (datepicker) for 24 hours, maybe someone knows? instead of 12 PM/AM. Very necessary.

[@martinbarron6545]

Got the demo version running (car) added a new listing type, added a new listing. Tried searching for it and all it brings up are the listings from the demo? Not the one I’ve added.

[@websquadron]

Double check the description and/or tags.

[@martinbarron6545]

@@websquadron thank for speedy reply 👍 my home page basic search runs off drop downs , can’t see why it wouldn’t show any results. So are you saying if I don’t mention my search criteria in the description or tags it won’t display? If that’s the case it’s a bit poor!

[@martinbarron6545]

PS enjoyed the vid & subscribed 👍

[@websquadron]

@@martinbarron6545 as long as it’s in the name, description, category or tags then it should get picked up. Try adding to the description and see it that makes a difference

[@martinbarron6545]

@@websquadron no difference lol

[@ellie.l6585]

Does anyone know how you set the Explore page to two columns when viewed in tablet form? Mine is only showing one column of listings when two would look much better. Thanks 🦋.

[@nataliekathan9513]

Hey thank you so much for this video!!! I was wondering if you could post the little pieces of custom code somewhere to copy & paste? Or maybe it is somewhere in the description but I did not see it! Appreciate you!

[@websquadron]

Hi - do you mean the snippet for the Thank You page or any other parts.

[@nataliekathan9513]

@@websquadron Hi! I was thinking about the part on the maps in the beginning of the video!

[@nataliekathan9513]

@@websquadron at 15:09

[@websquadron]

@@nataliekathan9513 Bless you, here you go. Add to Theme Tools > Custom Code CSS: .finder-map i {display: none;} Add this to Code Snippets to enable Map Drag and Search as default jQuery(document).ready(function($){ if ( ! MyListing.Explore || ! MyListing.Maps.instances.length ) { return null; } MyListing.Explore.dragSearch = true; }); Stops the Order by being Visible. .form-group.explore-filter.orderby-filter.md-group { display: none !important;} Removes Tabs on Home Basic Search .nav-tabs>li.active>a { visibility: hidden;} Makes Map Drag Option be active but invisible .mapdrag-switch.mb-skin { visibility: hidden;}

[@nataliekathan8143]

@@websquadron Thank you so so much!!

[@skandergharbi]

Hi, can we place an image ad banner on the sides in the listings categories with this theme using elementor? I mean not the home page, thank you.

[@websquadron]

Yes you could if created as a template and then add the short code to the single page part of MyListing

[@sayedero]

THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHHHH!!!

[@late2nightadultshop13]

Hi there, great video. When adding the Video URL onto my places it does not work or show up on the card, but it is in the section for the client to add the video. Any help would be highly appreciated.

[@websquadron]

Hi - does the url work if used on its own and not with the theme?

[@late2nightadultshop13]

@@websquadron Hi there and thanks for your prompt reply, I forgot to add it in the "single page section" profile section. Thank you so very much for your help.

[@websurferwizard]

Thank you! My company will be using this. Do you have a video explaining hostining limitations on the database? In Webflow (which I'm coming from) you are limited to 10,000 collection items per project. Does this exist in Wordpress?

[@websquadron]

I have a feeling that 5000 may be pushing it

[@websurferwizard]

@@websquadron So for example let's keep it simple, 5,000 restaurant listings. Even if they are spread around the USA with different tags and locations... you could only have around 5,000? I noticed your Calendly is down. I might want to consult with you about potentially helping us find a solution.

[@websquadron]

@@websurferwizard Hi - I took the calendly down after getting hit by tons of fake appts :( Now I request that people connect via a Consultation appt: websquadron.co.uk/socials/

[@jorgemerigo3536]

Do you know where I could get better information on how the search engine works? I need a search engine that will search for a product for example ink from a paragraph for each listing that includes all the products that each listing carries (the "What"), no tags, just a paragraph of the things the busniess has to offer. And then that product in a given location like a state (the "where"), yes tags, so ink (no tags) in the state of Puebla (yes tags). No categories. Just lose products, ink, paper, cups, tee shirts, and so on.

[@websquadron]

The search bar will allow you to search based on just tags inside of the listings.

[@hamshank29]

when i have multiple listing types, how do i map the right explore page the basic form. My basic form has tabs for each listing type

[@hamshank29]

Figured it out in case it helps someone else. The explore page will show mutliple listing types by configuring it in the side menu. This will create tabs for each listing which automatically recognise the listing type from the seach forms. I incorrectly thought there would be separate results pages

[@jjmelara]

I find your video very complete but I think you should take time and show the results in the front end what you do in the dashboard. It's very hard to follow a tutorial without seeing what is you are getting.

[@websquadron]

I’ll consider that

[@SustainableDirectory]

Is it possible to change the layout of the listing page? e.g. where each element, taxonomy is shown and alos all the fonts? How is it best to do this?

[@websquadron]

Would need CSS and a lot of coding to rearrange the layout.

[@SustainableDirectory]

@@websquadron Thank you,. May need your help soon. ;-) I have set up catagories for all the food types with main catagories then sub catagiries. e.g Dairy - Goats, Sheeps, Buffalo etc (sub catagories) When I add to the listing form it ony offers a multiselect drop down. It also doesn't view them in their full hiarcachy, but alphabetical as one list. This list if massive? Or when I do it as hiarcachy its really unclear that there are lots of sub options, and it only lets you slect one item under each main catagory? there a better way for me to do this or can I adjust it to make it clearer somehow. As it seems the ability to add sub categories dicates there maybe is?

[@emilianomare2411]

I want to create a list of categories, and within each one there are subcategories, and if necessary other subcategories within the previous ones. How do I do that? I am Argentine, sorry for my English

[@websquadron]

You have to set up a taxonomy and then assign the child cats to the parent cats in the newly built tax.

[@fervalverde6789]

hola, puede usarse como marketplace? es decir, como puedes apdaptar el sitio a reservas de apartamentos o a ventas de cualquier cosa a cambio de una comisión?

[@fervalverde6789]

Hello, can it be used as a marketplace? That is, how can you adapt the site to apartment reservations or sales of anything in exchange for a commission?

[@advanced-developers]

Good

[@gitikaasiwal6746]

if i have multiple type of listings like restaurant, doctors, plumber, lawyer. can i have them all in search section. how will a customer search for each of them. i think search function is working on just one listing type. Or can the search function work on all listing types.

[@websquadron]

You could group them all into one listing type and then use the category to categorise them, but then you have to make sure the consistent fields are relevant for the one listing type.

[@sayedero]

Watching this as I set my site up , got some questions On the Feilds page, I'm trying to set it so that if you are on the Free package you can only select one category but can select multiple on the Paid packages, do you think it's possible

[@websquadron]

On Listing Type - enable only some of them for the Paid Package

[@sayedero]

@@websquadron Genius! thanks!

[@jorgemerigo3536]

Like for example searching for ink (the "what") from a paragraph each one of the listing has, in a given state such as Puebla (tag word - the "where") for we have only 30 states (and thousands of products). No categories. Just products. Thanks!!!

[@websquadron]

The Search Tool that comes with it, allows you to search Tags within the Listing Text.

[@jorgemerigo3536]

Also, please, how is the bulk importation done? With WP All Import or how? Thanks!!!

[@websquadron]

I believe it is WP Import.

[@nayadev8351]

what hosting do you recommend?

[@websquadron]

Siteground or 20i

[@angelawhittaker8883]

How does the software checks that the email submitted by the customer when creating a new account. is legitimate? Does the software send anything like click on the email with the activation link, which then confirms the email submitted, to help submitting fake emails? Is there such provision?

[@websquadron]

Good question. I don't think there is a verification process built in (yet)

[@diazdeleonivan]

Its possible to leave users upload their imgs themselves using smartphone (ios/android) to wordpress, 90% of people are using mobile... any idea to get it done using elementor too ?

[@websquadron]

You can do so via Upload to Media Library from your phonr, but you'll end up adding JPEGs without optimum WebP Conversion. Use a WebP Converter.

[@jimarketkenya]

what if you dont add support fee at that time

[@websquadron]

Then you can't use their premium support service

[@releasur4144]

How can you have the profiles w multple services listed

[@websquadron]

Best to check their support forum

[@paulwhite8479]

I have a problem! in my theme the locatoind listings dont save.! dont work in google maps and dont work in mapbox

[@websquadron]

Hmmmmmm best to contact their support team

[@shubhamshrinath8102]

Best hosting for listing website on big scale Like 10k to 100k active listings And profile , traffic, users Plz tell me What a bases we select hosting for listing site For smooth performance

[@websquadron]

Siteground Grow Geek Package.

[@shubhamshrinath8102]

@@websquadron cloud hosting better or not for listing website

[@shubhamshrinath8102]

Plz sir I request you make dedicated video for hosting

[@websquadron]

Hosting depends on location, need and services etc

[@shortvideos2479]

can you help to make a subscription plan for user , so free users and VIP users? Vip Users can contact the property owner directly via contact form, for free user, its restricted?

[@websquadron]

You could create a field that is only accessible to paid members via a short code. Would that work for you?

[@shortvideos2479]

hi, thanks for reply, how can i do it, with mylisting from themeforest? you can for example add contact information in "add listing", and i want that this contact information is only showing if the person has maybe the user role: VIP , you know?@@websquadron

[@shortvideos2479]

i have an other idea, i can create a customs contact form with elementor and add this in mylisting theme. I can show the contact for example only for logged in users on the listing page. So if someone add a listing and add the contact form, it will only show for logged in users, BUT, if someone want send a mail this mail must go to the property owner, not to the site admin. Is that possible?

[@meatzooofficial]

How to change design on single post.. Not using mylisting elementor kir...

[@websquadron]

Use a separate plugin but I would recommend using Elementor Pro

[@meatzooofficial]

@@websquadron thx for the tutorial .. youre the best.. :)

[@meatzooofficial]

@@websquadron how to setting social login.. ? Cause social login is cannot use it..

[@websquadron]

@@meatzooofficial you’ll need to set up apis for that. Have you seen the documentation for the social login or tried the Facebook MyListing group?

[@meatzooofficial]

@@websquadron has been set p api... yes have seen documentation but video doc it very old it's diferent now setting the api.. i found your video tutorial and 2022 , and only your video it's best solution.. other video search mylisting on youtube i'm only skip it.. yes has been in facebook mylisting group.. anyway thank for the answer... best regards

[@dilshan2220]

Is there any chanse to use this theme for free

[@websquadron]

No

[@emilianomare2411]

How do I put a WhatsApp button on each one in the directory list?

[@websquadron]

You could use the social media field with the WhatsApp link or use a url field and then style it after inspecting

[@amarmedjadi1270]

the only flaw of this theme is that it is not multilingual unfortunately, if you have an idea do not hesitate to share

[@websquadron]

Add Google Translate plugin that works absolutely fine with MyListing

[@damiendehorn6350]

The updates are for lifetime, the support is for 6 months.

[@websquadron]

Not with my clients. They still need to renew to get the update.

[@damiendehorn6350]

@@websquadron What? MyListing does not require you to renew to get updates. The support service has to be renewed after either 6 months or 1 year depending on whether they have paid for the support.

[@MaxAver]

Is there a search for Products/Woo? Couldn't find it in the docs.

[@websquadron]

Do you mean to search for Products inside MyListing.Then no, unless you manually add the products and then you need to mess around with Add to Cart facilities. Will get very messy.

[@MaxAver]

@@websquadron Looks like a bad UX and ill- conceived site architecture )-:

[@MaxAver]

LMS plugin integration. Possible?

[@websquadron]

Technically yes as it’d be separate pages

[@advanced-developers]

Good

[@g.t3395]

Hi there is any option to add booking for the stores ?

[@websquadron]

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