Let’s start with the basics. This post is just going to explain what Classipress theme is and what you need to do to set it up in order to start your Classifieds ad site. Specific strategies to optimize or modify will come in later posts.
What is Classipress?
Classipress is the first and only professional classified ads theme for WordPress. Others call it the Craigslist for WordPress. You can use it for Jobs site, Classifieds site, an online store and anything you can think of.
It has a lot of features that include PayPal integration, five color schemes, multi-language support, AdSense, and much more.
How Classipress works?
It works just like any other wordpress theme and so you can install plugins with it from wordpress large repository of plugins.
What is wordpress?
In a brief, wordpress is a free blogging platform. Googling it will provide you with more information.
Classipress is a theme for wordpress. You need to have a wordpress blog installed to use it. You can modify it according to your taste and build custom sites. This blog will focus on how to optimize and modify Classifpress to make it more functional.
How much does wordpress cost?
WordPress is free. You will need to register a domain name, which costs around $8.00 a year. And you need to host the site. Cheap hosting can cost around $2.00 a year(if you know how to find one). You can usually find these great web hosting offers at the Digital Point forums but just be sure to check the seller’s ratings before buying one to avoid getting scammed.
Though, I recommend the reliable ones like Hostmonster and Hostgator for hosting. I bought the $12.00 a month that lets you host unlimited sites with unlimited database for wordpress. They have very good support at 24/7. I usually choose a host that offers an online chat support because I can explain things more through chat than the voice support.
How much does Classipress cost?
Classipress is priced accordingly;
Classipress Personal Edition (v3.0.3) $69 for lifetime updates
This package includes one license to use Classipress on a single web site. It’s a great value and an ideal package for a small personal web site that is just getting started. You may alter the theme as you wish but support will only cover the original layout and configuration. The credit link in the footer must remain intact.
Classipress Small Business Edition (v3.0.3) $99 for lifetime updates (no credit link)
This package includes a license to use Classipress on up to five web sites. It’s a perfect package for a small to medium-sized business that is expecting future growth and requires a more integrated solution with PayPal transaction logging. You are not required to keep the footer credit link intact.
Classipress Professional Edition (v3.0.3) – Most Popular $159 for lifetime updates
This package includes unlimited licenses to use Classipress on multiple web sites. It’s an ideal package for a developer, medium-large business, or a consultant who has several clients. The original Photoshop (.psd) design files are included as well. You may alter the theme as you wish but support will only cover the original layout and configuration. The credit link in the footer may be removed.
Classipress Ultimate Edition (v3.0.3) $199 for lifetime updates
This package includes unlimited licenses to use Classipress on multiple Web sites as well as support for WordPress MU (Multi-User). It’s an ideal package for businesses of any size who want to run Classipress on WPMU as sub-blogs for their customers. The original Photoshop (.psd) design files are included as well. You may alter the theme as you wish but support will only cover the original layout and configuration. The credit link in the footer may be removed.
You can buy Classipress by clicking here
Is it worth it?
Hell yes, it is the best that your money can buy for a classified platform!
The main advantage of Classpress as compared against classifieds scripts is mainly because it is based on wordpress. WordPress is now the defacto standard platform for blogging and so it is updated frequently thus making it more secure and robust. With wordpress, a lot of third party support including forums are available to help you out.
How many sites can you make with Classipress?
You can use Classipress depending on the license that you have paid for. Just check the Classpress licensing cost as I have mentioned earlier.
What are you waiting for? If you wanna start making a Classifieds, Jobs site or a Car Finder site just buy it here. Others are even using Classipress to set up a Dating site. It’s well worth it. You can subscribe to my RSS feed to get the latest tips on how to optimize and modify Classipress. I’ll be discussing code modification, plugin compatibilities, cool tricks, and other tips to make the most out of the Classipress-WordPress tandem.
Have a great day.
Great theme. The question I have is, when will version 3.0 be available?
thanks
It is slated to be released on the later part of December 09 or early January 2010.
I was searching for sites with the Classipress theme, and funny enough, we Filipino webmasters kinda topped the google results list, except for the official Classipress Support site.
Good thing Classipress decided to add the side widgets on ver. 3.0 coz I couldn’t figure out how to do it on ver. 2.9.2. My 125×125 ads don’t appear on the side.
Hello JD Morales, thanks for visiting and I am glad there are more of us using and enjoying Classipress.
Anway, what’s your url so that I can check out what’s wrong with your 125×125 ads.
Hi Admin,
I also found your posts on the Classipress support forum.
My site is the one that I indicated on the comment. It isn’t live yet coz I’m trying to turn it into a Job Listing site using Classipress. JobPress really sucks, especially with the css and codes.
The Theme is great. Thanks for sharing.
Ok, the theme is good, but the support is really bad.
I’ve bought the theme and now that I’m having some problems with it, they just ignore my problems.
I’ve spent money for the domain, the hosting account and the theme.. all wasted since I can’t use it.
Classipress support is done through the community and so probably there are some reasons you don’t get any help, like.
1. You are asking for some modification on the theme and not on support for its basic functions.
2. Some people expect to be spoon fed with the basics. Using Classipress requires you to have basic knowledge on Php and WordPress in general.
3. Most of the failed install are due to not following the installation instructions.
4. Some people are just too lazy using the search function of the Classipress support forum where some known issues are already discussed and resolved.
Just received an e-mail telling me 3.0 will be out today or tomorrow! NICE!!!! Thx for the good work, I love Classipress!
Great Theme 4 me
thanks
i ask for how to add this (featured listing slider) look like original demo here
http://wpclassipress.com/demo/
i wait any explanation for this…
This article does not explain how to use Classipress at all. Just another grab for affiliate income!