how to create a directory site using wordpress?

But, back in my freelance days, I built number of WordPress-powered directory sites for my clients, so it's possible..   Visitors to the site can search the list by location, type of service provided, or other criteria.   That means you'll need to look for theme or plugin that will add the functionality you need to WordPress.   The theme for WordPress is it includes all of the features above plus many more.   For list of all the features it supports, you can visit their landing page..   Of course, you could also build your own solution, using other plugins to handle each of the features.   For example, you can install calendar plugin like The Events Calendar, or Event Espresso..   Then, you could install WooCommerce, plus classifieds plugin like this one to handle creating and selling the listings..   The problem with that approach is that you'll end up with dozen or more individual plugins, each one created by different company, with different support channels, and various renewal fees that can add up..   That's why the strategy may be to buy ListingPro, then hire someone to perform those one-time tweaks..   Read more