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Use Toolset to build custom directory sites that will nearly double your traffic and convert better

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If you want to increase traffic, user engagement and sales on your directory website look no further than Toolset.

Toolset’s custom directory site acts as a set of Lego. You can combine the pieces in any way you want to create the perfect website for your customer. And adding these features is almost as easy as building Lego because you don’t need to use complex PHP coding.

Why choose a custom directory site over a template design

With a custom design, you can give each of your customers exactly what they want without overloading their website.

While a “one size fits all” template design might sound easy to implement it is almost impossible to get the results you or your customer will want. Template designs will offer every solution under the sun without giving your client the one they really need. The result is a bloated website with a lot of unnecessary content and not a lot of sales.

Toolset’s custom directory site is proven to nearly double a site’s traffic and increase user engagement by 58%. Each of the websites you create might be different but the reaction will be the same – delighted customers.

Five ways Toolset can increase traffic on your directory site:

Super searchable content

Toolset will help you organize your website content so that users will find it easy to navigate.With custom post
types, you can create a dedicated page and archive for each section.

See how on Williams 2 Real Estate’s website it is easy for users to find properties to buy, rent or how to sell their own.

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Choose exactly how users search content

You can create the exact filters your clients want for their audience with Toolset’s custom search.

Metro Places customers can search for properties on the real estate directory site using the following filters:

  • Location
  • Size
  • Price
  • Numbers of bedrooms/bathrooms

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Customize how listings are displayed

With the most powerful query builder for WordPress, Views, you can display your customer’s content in the exact style they want on the page. And you won’t need to use PHP.See how Bianchi Immobilare used Views to display an image, the name, size and price of each of its houses with its own styling and font.

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It has also used Views to display its sidebar and search bar. Once again it can choose the colors to use, the design of any boxes and how it should be laid out.

Display a user’s nearest results on a map

Users can search your directory to find items which are nearest to them and see the results on a map thanks to Toolset Maps.

On Indoor Skydiving Source, not only can you see a list of the nearest wind tunnels but you can also see them on a map.

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Allow users to add their own content

With Toolset Forms, customers can create their own listing which will be displayed
in the exact same format as others on the website. All they will need to do is fill out a form on the front-end.

In addition, you can also create custom notifications for administrators and users whenever new content is submitted.

On Alberta Music’s website, members can create their listing by filling in a template which ensures their content will appear in the website’s desired format.

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The best part is that these features are so easy to create that even non-developers can build them

I was surprised at what I could achieve – conditional displays, building custom searches. I never believed someone of my experience could do that.

Try Toolset

Within minutes, Toolset can help you build the directory site you have always wanted. Toolset’s advanced features will let you create whatever you need, without programming.

Try it for 30 days and see how you like it. If you’re not 100% satisfied, let us know and we’ll refund your order.