Description
eList allows you to create classified and business directory sites on WordPress, with a submission system for ads, search filters by category and location, and individual pages for each listing. Targeted at real estate portals, local business guides and used product marketplaces, the theme from Elegant Themes builds areas for featured listings, submission management from the panel, and advertiser profiles directly in WordPress.
Primary Features
- Integrated classifieds system
Creates a registration system for ads with categories, subcategories, and custom fields. - Front-end ad submission
Allows visitors to publish listings directly on the site, without accessing the admin panel. - Advanced filters and search
Refines results by category, location, price, and attributes set by the administrator. - Featured listings
Places premium ads in the most visible areas of the layout. - Responsive directory layout
Adapts the grid of listings and individual pages for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Benefits of eList
- Rapid portal launch
Reduces the time to create a full directory from weeks to hours. - Scalable revenue model
Enables charge for featured ads and differentiation between listing plans. - Centralized advertiser management
Consolidates profiles, submissions, and moderation within the standard WordPress panel. - Efficient search experience
Helps visitors find exactly the listing type they are looking for.
Target Audience
- General classified portals with product, service, and job ads.
- Local business directories, commercial guides, and provider lists.
- Real-estate sites, used-vehicle marketplaces, and niche marketplaces that rely on structured listings.
By bringing together ad submission, search filters, and listing management in a single theme, eList shortens the path from the concept of a classified portal to effective publishing. Digital entrepreneurs and agencies that develop directories for clients find in this layout a ready base to monetize through featured ads, paid listing plans, and partnerships with local advertisers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elegant Themes eList GPL-licensed?
Yes. Elegant Themes eList is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Elegant Themes eList on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Elegant Themes eList on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Elegant Themes eList cost at Ultrapack?
Elegant Themes eList costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Elegant Themes eList include updates?
Yes. The current version of Elegant Themes eList is 3.0.14, published at Ultrapack on Nov 25, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Elegant Themes eList scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Elegant Themes eList goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
The file on this page is already the theme, ready to upload to WordPress.
- Download the file
eList.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme.
- Select the file
eList.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
- If WordPress answers that no valid theme was found, the file is the developer’s full package and the theme is in a folder inside it. Extract the file on your computer, look for the folder that has
style.cssandscreenshot.png, zip that folder only and upload it again.
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UAU Ready