AWP Classifieds vs Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin

Main Site | Classifieds Docs | Showcase | Modules Add a classified ads section to your WordPress site, quickly and easily with AWP Classifieds (formerly known as AWPCP or Another WordPress Classifieds Plugin). Create classified listings from cars to yard sales. Lots of features, very configurable. Easy to setup. Great support. We’ve been the #1 WordPress Classified Ads Plugin for 10+ years. Looking for other types of directories? Check out Business Directory Plugin for more easy WP directories. Classified Ads Features Search your classified directory by city, state, country, username, or keyword Allow AdSense ads to be displayed in your classified directory with configurable ad placement Control over HTML use in your ads Limit the text size of ad postings Standard form fields can be enabled or disabled, depending on your needs (title, website, name, country, etc) Allow or disallow image posting with listing ads Automatic expiration of ads (free or paid) Ads can have a “Tweet This” button in their layout Ads can have a “Share on Facebook” button in their layout Ads can be flagged by community for bad/offensive content Ads can imported via CSV files Ad listings support embedded videos Ads can have character limits, supported by plans (different plans can have different limits) Ads can be displayed on any page for a single category using shortcodes Auto-verify ads with email links to post immediately upon click Ads can be ‘Sent to Facebook’ inside of ad management Support for displaying ad events in BuddyPress activity stream with BuddyPress module Ads can be edited via front end, back end with or without registration (depending on settings) Multiple levels of directory categories supported WordPress Classified Plugin Notification Features Allow posters to be notified of expiring ads, renewals, and approvals of ads Allow admin to be notified when new ads are posted, ads are edited and much more Ad users can contact the ad poster without exposing the poster’s email (blind email system, similar to Craigslist) Admin can (optionally) be notified of expiring ads Ad Listing Payment Features Allows for paid or free ads Supports PayPal, PayPal Pro, Authorize.net, Stripe and 2Checkout for paid ads Allow for image posting limits higher than free ads Multiple fee scales for posting ads (allows you to have longer ad postings with higher fees) Variable ad expiration lengths connected to fee scale (e.g. allow ads to run for 30 days for $10, 60 days for $15, etc) Supports a “credit system” or pay with regular currency per ad. Mix and match if you want. Support for ad memberships (packages of ads for a single price) Posting Controls for your WordPress classified ads Allow admin to approve ads prior to posting Allow admin to approve images prior to posting Users can edit or delete their own ads Admin can edit or delete all ads in the system Secure system gives users a unique editing key to administer their own ads Allows for limiting image posting (by image size, height, width and total count if desired) Anti-spam checks for all ads posted via Akismet. Flagged ads can be viewed separately to determine violations, and then deleted or unflagged. Ad Management panel, visible by users and admins for easier ad creation/editing/delete. Admin can post ads on behalf of other users with the ads displaying as if the user posted them initially Email verification step can be used to auto-post ads upon successful verification link click Ads can be posted to a Facebook page manually or automatically Classified Directory Image Features Allow image posting or shut it off completely Control the number, filesize, height and width of images posted Allow for different numbers of images to be posted with paid ads vs. free ads Allow for image approval prior to posting Allow users to add a primary image to their ad listing (Great for car listings and real-estate listings) Now supports multi-image asynchronous loading Add-on modules, not included in our free classified website builder Extra Fields – allows you to add any custom fields for display. For example, if you have a pet-related board, you might have “Sex”, “Breed”, and “Dam/Sire” as additional fields you require for display. Supports search and custom ordering of fields. Region Control – allows you to restrict viewing of ads based on locale, so users don’t see items they aren’t physically near them, also allows customization of the region types, such as village, borough, etc. Featured Ads – allows you to promote certain ads over others by charging a fee for them, featured ads are displayed using CSS to highlight them. Featured ads are always returned first in a category, the overall ad list, or in search results. Also has a widget for placement anywhere on your site. Full admin control of featured ads, too BuddyPress – allows users to manage their listing ads in the BuddyPress profile directly, see events from ad posting in the activity stream and more Fee per Category – allows you to charge for certain categories and not others, giving you more freedom on how to configure your classified section. Allows for multiple fee plans per category, as well as a default plan to cover “all other unspecified” categories Membership to Post – allows power users to place blocks of ads at a time, great for real estate agents, car dealers, anyone who wants to place ads in bulk Comments/Ratings – allow users to rate classified ads, and add ratings and comments on listings RSS Feeds – allows you syndicate your ads for your users to download in their favorite RSS reader and come back to your site more often! Coupons/Discounts – allows you to offer coupon codes for ad promotions to your users, coupons can be a percent off, or a fixed amount, have expiration dates and be tracked by usage Category Icons – adds small icons to give visual cues to your user for each directory category in AWP Classifieds Plugin Mark as Sold – allows users to mark for sale items as sold to keep content in your classifieds, but clarify availability Attachments – allows users to attach PDFs, text files or other images to their classifieds (great for job boards!) Ad Campaign Manager – add your own advertisements in 5 different positions ZIP Search – search for ads that have address fields within a radius of a postal code Premium Payment Gateways for Paid Listings Want to accept credit cards on your site for paid listings in your classifieds directory? Choose from any of our extra payment processors. Stripe – accept payments via Stripe for ads PayPal Pro – allows you to have an embedded payment form on your site for use with PayPal Pro accounts Authorize.net Gateway – allows users to purchase ads and credit plans using Authorize.net These are just some of the features of our easy WordPress Classifieds Plugin. For more information and support please visit awpcp.com If you love AWP Classifieds, please consider purchasing a Module! External Services and Domains This plugin connects to the following external services to provide its functionality: Google reCAPTCHA (www.google.com) * Used for spam protection and form validation * Domains: www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js, www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify, www.google.com/recaptcha/admin * Data transmitted: reCAPTCHA responses and site verification tokens * Required for: Anti-spam protection features PayPal (paypal.com) * Used for payment processing and IPN (Instant Payment Notification) verification * Domains: ipnpb.paypal.com, ipnpb.sandbox.paypal.com * Data transmitted: Payment verification data, transaction details * Required for: PayPal payment gateway functionality Facebook (facebook.com) * Used for posting ads to Facebook and cache management * Domains: graph.facebook.com * Data transmitted: Ad content, user access tokens (if Facebook integration is enabled) * Required for: Facebook posting features (optional) Strategy11 (strategy11.com) * Used for collecting anonymous onboarding feedback and usage analytics * Domains: feedback.strategy11.com * Data transmitted: User email, name, and plugin usage information * Required for: Onboarding wizard feedback collection (optional) HTTPBin (httpbin.org) * Used for determining the server’s external IP address * Domains: httpbin.org * Data transmitted: Server IP address detection requests * Required for: Server IP address identification functionality Additional Payment Gateways * Authorize.Net (authorize.net) – Payment processing gateway * Stripe (stripe.com) – Payment processing and subscription management * 2Checkout (2checkout.com) – International payment processing * Domains: www.authorize.net, stripe.com, www2.2checkout.com * Data transmitted: Payment information, transaction details, customer data * Required for: Premium payment gateway modules (optional)

Create a fully functional car dealership website in minutes. Manage your vehicle inventory, showcase detailed listings, and offer advanced search filters to your visitors. Perfect for small/medium dealerships, auto classifieds, or agencies building sites for their clients. ⭐ Motors Pro Plugin ⭐ Motors Live Demo ⭐ Documentation ⭐ Join Facebook Community Who Is This Plugin For? Car Dealers Car dealers can use the Motors plugin to showcase their inventory online. By creating detailed listings with photos, videos, and descriptions, dealers can attract more buyers. For example, a car dealer can use the plugin to allow customers to request test drives directly from the listing page and many more. The plugin has features to post an unlimited number of car listings. Dealerships Dealerships can benefit from the Motors by managing multiple types of vehicles in one place. It makes selling items for vehicle dealers simple and fast. Whether they sell cars, motorcycles, boats, or trucks, Motors gives an opportunity to dealers to keep their listings effectively on WordPress sites. A dealership can set up categories for different vehicle types to help customers find what they’re looking for. Create a Listing with Ease With the plugin, car dealers can add all the important details about the vehicle, like its make, model, year, and mileage. Plus, you can upload photos and videos to give buyers a good look at the vehicle from every angle. You have the option to let the plugin come up with a title for you based on the vehicle’s details, or you can create your own to highlight its best features. The Motors plugin helps you fill in important info to your car listings on the WordPress site like the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), production date, and any history or maintenance records. You can take it further by using premium pre-built page templates for each listing or creating your own custom layout using premium elements. Customize Listing Pages The plugin allows you to choose how you want your car listings to appear, whether it’s in a grid or list format, to make it easier for buyers to browse through your WordPress site. You can also add buttons for test drives, loan calculators, and certification logos to help buyers make decisions faster. The plugin lets you set options like registering users as vehicle dealers on your WordPress site. You can customize your site with the advanced features listed below: – Search listings by location using Google Maps integration. – Sort listings by custom fields—perfect for businesses that want to offer custom sorting options. – Register users as Dealers or Dealerships, allowing multiple sellers to manage their own listings. – Mark listings as Sold and display these listings with a “Sold” label, so customers can see the sold cars. – Customize your URL structure for SEO-friendly listings for better search engine visibility. – Display images with an image sliding gallery directly on the listing cards, offering a mini-preview for buyers. – Use the built-in Loan Calculator to help buyers estimate financing directly from the listing page. Listing Management The Motors plugin offers a wide range of management features: – User Management – From user registration to profile management, the plugin gives access to both buyers and car dealers to an intuitive system of your WordPress site. – Listings Management – Plugin lets you add, edit, and delete listings posted by vehicle dealers easily via the frontend submission form. – Comparing Listings – Users can compare multiple vehicles side-by-side to help make informed decisions. – Category Management – Create unlimited custom categories with parent-child dependencies, icons, and filters to ensure easy browsing. – Shortcodes – Use shortcodes to integrate listing features into any page. The Motors plugin also has an Email Template Manager (Pro) that lets you fully customize the emails sent out to maintain consistent messaging for customers and dealers on your WordPress site. The Car Dealer WordPress Plugin Features User Management User Registration User Profile to Manage Listings Public Profile of Authors with Their Overview Listings Management Frontend Listing Submission Form Listings Management (Add, Edit, Delete) Comparing Listings Category Management Unlimited Custom Categories Category Filters Parent-Child Category Dependency Category Icons and Images Listing Details Page Shortcodes Test Drive Form Share Listings on Social Networks Motors Premium Features Social login – Users can log in to your site using their Google or Facebook accounts. This allows for quick access without the need to remember a password. Saved Searches – Allow visitors to save their searches and receive email alerts when new listings match their criteria. You can choose how often these alerts are sent and ensure they never miss relevant listings. VIN Decoder – Get essential vehicle information by entering the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). You can connect up to five VIN services to gather accurate details like make, model, and more, so users quickly understand key aspects of a vehicle they’re interested in. Pre-built page templates for listings – Choose from a selection of ready-made templates to display your vehicle listings. Save time by using these pre-designed layouts instead of building one from scratch. Ability to create custom listing templates with premium elements – Create custom vehicle listing templates freely in Elementor. Use extra premium elements to tailor them to your needs. Search listings by location – Allow your users to quickly find listings based on location, making it simple to discover relevant vehicles nearby or in a specific area. Google Maps integration – The plugin seamlessly integrates with Google Maps to let your visitors view locations and listings on an interactive map for better search and navigation. Sorting listings by custom fields – This feature helps users filter listings based on custom fields so it’s easier for them to find exactly what they’re looking for. Enable filters for different attributes to narrow down their search results. Dealer/dealership registration – Allow dealers and dealerships to register on your site for a fee. After registration, they can post their cars and listings for sale. Mark listings as sold – Mark your items as sold to keep your inventory up-to-date and show visitors which items are still available. SEO-friendly URLs customizable with custom field names – Create clean, SEO-optimized URLs by customizing them with your own field names to improve search engine visibility. Image sliding gallery on listing cards – Add an image gallery with sliding functionality to your listing cards, allowing users to easily view multiple images of the item. Loan Calculator on listing pages – Enable a loan calculator on listing pages to help users estimate monthly payments based on the vehicle price, interest rate, loan term, and down payment. Easily customize the default settings. Email template manager – Customize and control the automated emails sent to users and admins. Tailor the templates to reflect your tone and ensure they align with your automotive site’s specific needs.