Listdom Free Version 3.6: Key Enhancements
- Font Awesome Library Improvement
- What’s New: The full Font Awesome library is now integrated, allowing users to add icons throughout the platform.
- Advantage: With a wider selection of icons for categories, features, etc. site customization options expand, enabling clearer visual cues for users.
- UI Enhancements
- Masonry Skin: Improved visuals make browsing listing groups more visually appealing and organized.
- Settings UI: Better navigation and control over settings for a more intuitive user experience.
- Title Alignment Options: Users can now adjust the alignment of titles across all listing elements, streamlining visuals.
- New Functional Fields
- Listing Excerpt Element: A new excerpt field can now double as metadata, enhancing SEO for individual listings.
- Website Address Field Update: For a cleaner presentation, the “https” or “http” prefix is hidden on front-end displays.
- Search Form Style Improvements
- What’s New: Search forms now have an enhanced look, with added dropdown fields and improved multiple-selection functionality.
- Advantage: Makes searching for listings smoother and more intuitive, improving overall navigation.
For users on the free version, this update brings improved flexibility in customizing listing pages. You can explore Listdom Free on the WordPress repository to see these updates firsthand.
Listdom Pro Addon 3.6: Enhanced Functionality and Usability
- Standalone Shortcode for Listing Form
- What’s New: A separate shortcode,
[listdom-add-listing]
, has been introduced for standalone listing submissions. - Advantage: This dedicated shortcode allows you to embed the form independently, enhancing integration flexibility within custom pages.
- What’s New: A separate shortcode,
- Side-by-Side Responsive View
- What’s New: In mobile view, listings open in a slider from the bottom without reloading.
- Advantage: Improves mobile navigation and user flow, offering a seamless experience for mobile users.
- Schema Placeholder Improvement
- What’s New: Updated schema placeholders prevent schema data misinterpretation, which is essential for SEO.
- Advantage: Better-organized schema improves search engine understanding, enhancing visibility.
- Frontend Dashboard Functionality
- What’s New: Admins can now approve listings directly from the frontend dashboard.
- Advantage: This streamlines the admin workflow, enabling quick and efficient listing approvals without backend navigation.
Listdomer Theme 2.5.0: A Revolution in Theme Settings
- Enhanced Theme Customization
- What’s New: Theme settings can now be adjusted both on the front end and through a dedicated settings menu under Listdomer in the WP dashboard.
- Advantage: Offers greater control over theme customization, allowing you to adjust visual settings effortlessly.
To dive deeper into Listdomer’s potential, visit the Listdomer theme.
Elementor Addon 2.1.0: New Infowindow Design Flexibility
- Infowindow Design with Elementor
- What’s New: Infowindows for map markers can now be designed with Elementor, providing users with greater customization over how listing previews look on maps.
- Advantage: Enhanced design control enables more engaging and informative map interactions for users.
For full details on customizing infowindows, explore the Listdom Elementor Addon.
Compare Addon 1.6.0: UI Improvements for a Streamlined Comparison Experience
- Improved Compare Icon
- What’s New: The comparison icon has been redesigned to better represent its function.
- Advantage: Enhanced user understanding of the comparison feature, encouraging more user engagement.
- Compare Table UI Updates
- What’s New: Aesthetic and functional improvements to the comparison table make the feature more user-friendly.
- Advantage: Improved readability and interaction in the comparison table allow users to make informed decisions more easily.
The Listdom Compare Addon offers a detailed look at all updates.
Stats Addon 1.4.0: Improved Responsiveness for Enhanced Mobile Experience
- Responsive Icon Display
- What’s New: Icon responsiveness on listing details pages has been enhanced, offering better visuals across all screen sizes.
- Advantage: Ensures that stats icons display clearly on both desktop and mobile, enhancing user experience.
Advanced Map Addon 2.0.0: Direct Linking for Seamless Navigation
- Google Maps Link Integration
- What’s New: Listing addresses now link directly to Google Maps, enabling users to easily view precise locations.
- Advantage: Adds convenience, allowing users to seamlessly navigate from the listing to Google Maps without leaving the page.
Learn more about location linking on the Listdom Advanced Map Addon.
Subscription Addon 1.9.0: Expanded Subscription Options
- New Subscription Settings
- What’s New: Admins can now create subscriptions directly in the package settings, making it easier to tailor subscription plans.
- Advantage: Enhanced subscription flexibility allows for more targeted access, catering to different user tiers.
Check out the new capabilities of the Listdom Subscriptions Addon.
Conclusion: What to Expect from Listdom 3.6
Listdom 3.6 and its updated add-ons bring a host of features and improvements, focusing on enhanced user experience, flexibility, and better visual control. From improved search form designs to dedicated mobile interactions, this update ensures that Listdom users can enjoy a seamless, modern experience tailored to their needs.
With features like separate shortcodes for listing submissions, responsive side-by-side views, and Google Maps linking, Listdom 3.6 sets a new standard for directory management in WordPress. Try out these enhancements to elevate your directory website and enhance user engagement across devices.
For full details on Listdom’s complete offerings, check out the Listdom Pricing page.