Investigating plugins that can build matching sites

It would be nice if I could easily create my own matching site using WordPress

For those people, I would like to introduce what kind of plugins are available!

Market price of matching sites

First, here is the average price for ordering a matching site from a system company.

2 to 3 million

It's better to be prepared for this.
On the other hand, if you can afford this much,It's definitely better to make it yourselfis.
We can introduce you to a reliable system company, so please feel free to contact us!

Why is it better to make it yourself? Because you are creating a matching site using existing plugins and themes, you may not be able to achieve what you want, and because the plugins and themes are basically in English, English may be mixed in, and there may be some things that you cannot do as you want.

Expressions on overseas matchmaking sites

As you are visiting this blog, you are probably aware that in Japan there is no platform that allows you to create a matching site using WordPress.

It is necessary to broaden your horizons overseas and gather information, so I will introduce how to go about searching.

Fiverr: A popular overseas dating site

When it comes to matching sites, Fiverr!

There are many sites that introduce how to build a matching site with WordPress, such as "How to build a site like Fiverr."

How sites like Lancers and CrowdWorks are represented overseas

When freelancers offer their services on sites like Lancers and Crowdworks, they are mainly called micro jobs overseas.

"Microjob theme"

If you search for something like this, you'll find a lot of information.

Overseas representation of real estate sites

Real estate sites are also referred to as "classifieds" or "estate" overseas.

How matching sites are expressed overseas

Even if you search for a matching site, you may not find much useful information.Directory SiteIt is also called.

Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories for WordPress

https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/business-directory-plugin/

• Download count: 10,000
• Last updated 1 week ago (as of April 2022)

Features

• For job and real estate matching
• Customizable Custom Fields
• Subscription Payment
• Search function
• CSV import function
• User listing function on the front end
• Review (additional features)
• Google Maps (additional feature)
• Discounts (additional features)
• Payment function (paid option)

Directorist - WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings

https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/directorist/

• Installs: 5,000
• Last updated: 2 weeks ago (as of April 2022)

Features

• For job hunting and job matching
• Users can easily set prices
• Freely configurable custom fields
• Map function available
• Search function available
• Administrators can control listings (approval system available)
• Payment Function
• Chat (paid version)

Connections Business Directory

https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/connections/

• Installs: 10,000
• Last updated: 1 week ago (as of April 2022)

Features

• Compatible with popular themes
• Compatible with popular page builders

Hive Press - Multipurpose Directory, Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin

https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/hivepress/

• Installs: 7,000
• Last updated: 1 day ago (as of April 2022)

Features

• For job and real estate matching sites
• Free theme included
• favorite
• Private Chat
• location information
• review
• payment

WordPress Classifieds Plugin - Ad Directories & Listings by AWP Classifieds

https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/another-wordpress-classifieds-plugin/

• Installs: 9,000
• Last updated: 4th week (as of April 2022)

Features

• For job matching

Business Directory Plugin - GeoDirectory

https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/geodirectory/

• Installs: 10,000
• Last updated: 2 weeks ago (as of April 2022)

Features

• Compatible with popular page builders
• Google Maps
• Search function
• CSV import function
• Featured service settings
• Review feature
• Event calendar function (paid)
• Free real estate themes built-in
• Free built-in job board theme
• Free built-in theme for job ads
• Pricing (paid)
• Custom Posts (paid)
• Review extension (paid)
• BuddyPress integration (paid)

summary

This time, I looked into a genre of plugins called Directory plugins, which are likely to be used to build matching sites.

There are six popular plugins in total.

I'll first try out the free versions of each and see how they work and then let you all know!

Regarding matching site themes, we explain how to use the theme PremiumPress, so please take a look!