Wordpress theme for business directory listing website?

DirectoryPress (Directory Script for Wordpress - DirectoryPress) is a pretty good one that is easy to use and set up... I think a lot of other Offline Warriors use this. I don't do the directory site way to get leads, but I've heard it is a good way to get appointments.

-Ben

Thanks that's the one I was looking at. Looks good. I may just have to give it a shot.

Patrick

This one is awesome IMO.

Location Based Wordpress Theme, City Directory / Portal Wordpress Theme

Thanks another good one to consider.

I'm using Geo Places v3 and absolutely LOVE it!

Denton, Texas Business Review | Denton County Business Profiles

It couldn't be any easier. All you need is a little Wordpress knowledge and you're well on your way. Some CSS knowledge would be good too.

For something like this, you have to think of Wordpress as a CMS (Content Management System) and not just a blogging system. If your Wordpress experience is in the realm of blogging, then you may find it a little cumbersome. BUT, if you know how to use Wordpress as a CMS, then it's all cake.

I like cake!

Rich

I use APPTHEMES classi press.

Australian Business Listings

Quentin

Awesome. Thanks everyone for the responses. All the themes look great. I like the Appthemes you can embed video in the business listings. I'll have make sure you can do this with the others.

Any updates on this topic? I'm still looking...

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I think it might be able to help your situation.

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Jason

SoundsGood and PhilaPM,
This is not the thread to be asking questions about a WSO. If you want to ask questions about that WSO, do so on the correct thread, or through PM's, please.

geo-places-city-directory-wordpress-theme - looks interesting - I wonder if the zip search works in Australia

I have gone through this thread to see if I could find what I was looking for. I know this is a little of topic but I thought I would ask.

I am wanting to build a city site not just a directory but can't seem to find the right theme or software.

I have looked at Citymax and it would work but I just don't want to tied to someone else or have to pay monthly if I can help it.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Vic

I've heard that Geo Places is buggy. True?

I'm actually leaning towards Geo Places or the Appthemes Classi. Hope to decide soon.

Thats true that the Classi Press is for classified's but really a business listing is talmost the same thing so a few tweaks and you've got a business listing site plus once you get going you can start charging.

Quentin

A good Business Directory theme or plug-in should allow you to charge for listings as well. And it would be a true Directory, not a list of classified ads.

True - and I think Classi Press that Quintin is using will do this - geo targeting ie searching the site via post/zip codes and google maps integration are high on my list

I still can't believe that there aren't MORE and BETTER directory plugins available to buy. There's such a strong demand for it.

if your interested you can get a $20 discount on my directory script

Directory Script - Create Directory Websites in Minutes!

use the coupon code: thankyoumark

Hate to bump this older thread but I have the same questions/concerns. I keep looking and the few I have found seem to have bad reviews and I have not seen them in use. I have a few WSO that I had hopes for, and the latest ( i didn't buy...didnt "feel" right). I don't want to take off on another project with a script that...for whatever reason "breaks down".

Thanks for the great theme Warrior Ben.

Using it now.

I likewise would love to have a clear winner in this race for some domains I want to develop. For me i want to import listings (free), allow upgrades ($) and curate some content and see what happens. I have been waiting to see AppThemes.com newest product "Vantage" which has gone live in the last few days.

Which of the players out there are mobile ready?

Oh yeah, one more question to this thread, can any themes allow for Social deals or coupons??

Hey folks silly question...does Directory Press support monthly automatic recurring payments for my advertisers thru PayPal, etc. ?

hire some one for a custom design

It's not about the price, I care more about the solution. I don't want to spend the time and energy unless it is mobile ready now. I own some great domains that are ideal for directories, but for now they will sit in my portfolio

Here's a review that goes over pretty much all of the themes out there except for Directory Press. Local Business Directory Themes - Geo Places vs Geo Theme vs City Guide vs Vantage | There is a Theme For That

Directory Press doesn't seem like it's quite up to par as far as local marketing. Vantage is more of a list and not as much of Yelp-type page. You can read the review and check for yourself though.

i would also recommend Directory press v7 , as it is very easy to setup plus it is on Wordpress.

Mark - is your directory script responsive, or do you have a mobile version of it. I did not see anything on your website about this.

If so, do you have a mobile demo?

Thanks

On the topic of directories - I have been involved in several directory sites. The most profitable ones were comprehensive in there listing of vendors in the directory but held a little back from the vendors to display unless the vendor was paying a fee. For instance you allow the vendors to add their information but you charge them to post coupons.

The users still can see all the vendors and contact them but the vendors that pay will have more ways to get clients such as coupons. there is more to it than this but I am sure you get the idea.

I hope this helps,

Airborne!
Kevin

Directorypress has a few bad reviews, geoplaces is a total waste of time. That's my experience anyway. I've tried them all and ended up creating my own. But, i will say there is also GeoTheme, which is pretty good to be honest as it has great support. For out of the box mobile friendly and one that works inside Facebook aswell, you could always try my solution.

I build local business directories to get offline clients on board and it works great as a tactic.

It does now!

You may find better one. Just check out: Freebies-wd.Blogspot.Com
They offer a lot of Premium WP themes for Free..!

Is there any update on a directory theme for wp. We are looking for the following.

1. Ability to manage 1000's of listings through a spreadsheet.
2. Must create unique pages for each business listing. Be able to create something like these as url's. dentists.com/best-priced-dentists-smiths-dental-practice-orlando-florida
3. On each of the listings page we would like to have some text that we can change only the city name, example below.

For the best dental bridges in CITY, we have build this directory which lists all dentists in CITY. You can also see reviews from users who have left comments on CITY dental practises. Blah Blah Blah

So for a dentist in Orlando, CITY would be replaced with Orlando, and for Memphis the same.

We have looked at DirectoryPress and a couple of other but am a little worried by negative comments that appear on review sites.

We would pay for something custom designed if that was the only real solution.

Thanks

Nick

I recently tried GeoCraft by InkThemes for my own business directory wordpress theme and i must say this is really awesome experience to use it.

GeoCraft Business City Directory Listing WordPress Theme | InkThemes

I am launching my directory theme this month as well. And i am pretty sure will be better than anything its now on the market, integrating advanced geotaging with google maps and zip radius search.

The name of the theme is Buzzler. And will be located here: Buzzler - WordPress Business Directory Theme | SiteMile.com

Plus i will award a 20% discount to all warriors on this forum And i can even give the first 5 licenses for 75% discount. Either reply to this thread or by PM.

@big deals: yes responsive, we just released the demo Buzzler Demo