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WP Property Drive – Technical Documentation for Developers and Estate Agents

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Overview

WP Property Drive is a comprehensive WordPress plugin for property management designed specifically for estate agents and property portals in Ireland. It provides a complete ecosystem for importing, managing, displaying, and selling properties through WordPress websites.

Version: 4.0.0
Minimum PHP: 8.0
Minimum WordPress: 6.8
License: GNU GPL v3+

Core Architecture

Custom Post Type

The plugin registers a property custom post type with full REST API support:

  • Slug: property
  • REST Base: property
  • Supports: Title, Editor, Excerpt, Thumbnail, Custom Fields
  • Public: Yes (searchable and publicly queryable)
  • Hierarchical: No
  • Has Archive: Yes

Taxonomies

Three hierarchical taxonomies for property classification:

  1. property_type – Property types (House, Apartment, Commercial, etc.)
  2. property_county – Irish counties
  3. property_area – Specific areas/localities within counties

All taxonomies are REST API enabled and hierarchical.

REST API Integration

The plugin extends WordPress REST API with:

  • Custom Fields Exposure: 30+ meta fields exposed to REST API including:
    • Property details (bedrooms, bathrooms, size, BER rating)
    • Pricing (price, price_term, price_sold)
    • Location (latitude, longitude, eircode, county)
    • Agent information (name, email, phone, mobile)
    • Status and market information
  • Taxonomy Labels: Automatically adds readable taxonomy labels to REST responses
  • Array Field Support: Handles line-break separated meta fields as arrays (viewing times, features, etc.)
  • Exclusion Filtering: wppd_exclude_from_api meta field to exclude properties from REST API

Property Import System

Supported CRM/Feed Sources

WP Property Drive supports importing from 13+ different property management systems:

Primary Sources:

  1. Property Drive – Native API integration
  2. Acquaint CRM – XML feed import with bidirectional form submission
  3. Epic CRM – API integration (Beta)
  4. Daft.ie – API integration (requires API key)
  5. MyHome v2 – Latest MyHome API integration
  6. MyHome (Legacy) – Older MyHome integration

CRM Systems:

  1. Property CRM – XML feed import
  2. RES CRM – API integration
  3. Feedcruncher – Generic feed processor (Beta)
  4. XML2U – Generic XML feed importer

Import Architecture

Each importer follows a consistent pattern:

function wppd_[source]_process_import() {
    // 1. Mark existing properties as "in progress"
    // 2. Fetch feed/API data
    // 3. Process each property
    // 4. Import or update property
    // 5. Clean up (transition non-imported properties)
    // 6. Update session details
    // 7. Generate cache key
}

Key Features:

  • Property Locking: Prevent updates to manually edited properties via property_lock meta field
  • Cron Scheduling: Automated imports via WP-Cron (30min, hourly, 3hrs, 6hrs intervals)
  • Error Handling: Nested try-catch blocks ensure finally blocks execute for cleanup
  • Deduplication: Properties matched by unique importer_id field
  • Status Transitions: Auto-draft/delete properties removed from feeds
  • Multi-Feed Support: Process multiple feed URLs for same source

Property Meta Fields

Each property stores 50+ meta fields including:

Core Details:

  • bedrooms, bathrooms, property_size, property_land_size
  • ber_rating, ber_number, energy_details
  • eircode, latitude, longitude, country, county, area

Pricing:

  • price, price_max, price_term, price_prefix, price_sold
  • hide_price (boolean for POA)

Status & Classification:

  • property_status, property_market, property_class
  • living_type, selling_type, property_order

Media:

  • wppd_pics (serialized array of images)
  • wppd_primary_image
  • property_tours (video URLs)
  • property_floors (floorplan URLs)

Content:

  • property_description, property_features, property_accommodation
  • property_viewings_array, wppd_property_viewing_times

Agent:

  • agent_name, agent_email, agent_number, agent_mobile, agent_id

System:

  • importer_id, source, property_lock, property_is_doing_cron
  • date_created, date_modified, wppd_exclude_from_api

Display System

Shortcodes

The plugin provides 30+ shortcodes for displaying properties:

Grid & Map Displays:

[property-grid status="For Sale" type="House" count="12" columns="3"]

Parameters:

  • status, type, property-type, category, location, county, country
  • count, pagination, columns, views, sort
  • agent-email – Filter by agent
  • in, exclude – Include/exclude specific property IDs
  • has-tour – Only show properties with virtual tours
  • carousel, fullwidth, grid-type
[properties-map]
[property-map-simple property-type="Residential" property-status="For Sale"]

Search Forms:

[property-search layout="basic" results="/properties"]

Layouts: basic, advanced, minimal

[search-form-results]

Displays search results with AJAX filtering

Single Property Shortcodes:

[property-title] [property-price] [property-status]
[property-beds] [property-baths] [property-size]
[property-ber] [property-description] [property-features]
[property-carousel] [property-lightgallery] [property-swiper]
[property-map] [property-tours] [property-floorplans]

Templates

Five built-in single property templates:

  1. single-property.php – Default template
  2. single-property-gridzy.php – Grid-based modern layout
  3. single-property-cozy.php – Warm, detailed layout
  4. single-property-sidebar.php – Two-column with sidebar
  5. single-property-print.php – Print-friendly brochure

Property Cards

Highly customizable property card system with:

  • Multiple layout styles via property_card_style option
  • Clickable cards (entire card is a link)
  • Status badges (For Sale, Sold, Let Agreed, etc.)
  • BER rating badges
  • Price display with prefix support (OIEO, POA, etc.)
  • Responsive grid system (1-6 columns)
  • View switchers (Grid/List/Map)

Advanced Features

4Bids – Online Property Bidding

Integrated online bidding system for property auctions:

  • Bidding Methods: Open bidding, sealed bids
  • Real-time Updates: AJAX polling for live bid updates
  • User Management: Bidder registration and verification
  • Time Controls: Start/end datetime, automatic closure
  • Bid Increments: Configurable per-property or global
  • WHMCS Integration: Invoice generation for winning bids
  • Acquaint CRM Sync: Automatic bidder sync to CRM

Property Alerts

Email notification system for property seekers:

  • Custom Criteria: Category, location, price range, bedrooms
  • Database Storage: Custom table wp_gr_property_alerts
  • Automatic Matching: New properties matched against saved searches
  • Email Templates: HTML email templates with property details
  • Unsubscribe Management: One-click unsubscribe links

Agent Listing Alerts

Automated weekly/monthly email reports for agents:

  • Show properties added/updated in period
  • Configurable schedule
  • Per-agent email delivery
  • Professional HTML templates

Multi-Agent Support

Portal mode for managing multiple agencies:

  • Vendor Role: WordPress role for external agents
  • Property Ownership: Properties assigned to agents
  • API Key Separation: Per-agent API keys for Property Drive
  • Off-Market Module: Private listings not visible publicly

Interactive Maps

Three mapping solutions:

  1. OpenStreetMap (Default) – No API key required
  2. Google Maps – Street view support, requires API key
  3. Leaflet.js – Advanced mapping with:
    • Marker clustering
    • Custom marker colors/styles
    • Draw-to-search functionality
    • Multiple tile providers
    • Fullscreen mode

Search System

Advanced property search with:

  • Multi-criteria: Type, status, location, price, beds, baths, BER
  • AJAX Filtering: Live results without page reload
  • URL Parameters: Shareable search URLs
  • Saved Searches: User accounts can save searches
  • Multi-select Filters: Select multiple types/locations
  • Price Sliders: noUiSlider integration for price ranges

Administration

Admin Pages

Located under Properties > Settings:

  1. General – Core plugin settings
  2. Integrations – Enable/disable import modules
  3. Property Drive – Property Drive API settings
  4. Acquaint – Acquaint CRM configuration
  5. MyHome v2 – MyHome API settings
  6. Daft – Daft.ie API settings
  7. Property CRM – Property CRM feed URL
  8. RES CRM – RES CRM API settings
  9. Tools – Bulk operations and maintenance
  10. Cron – View scheduled tasks and execution history

Bulk Operations

Tools page provides:

  • Delete Properties by Status – Remove inactive/unavailable properties
  • Clear Caches – Regenerate cache keys
  • Manual Import Triggers – Run importers on-demand
  • Property Expiry – Auto-archive old properties

Development Features

Image Handling

  • Image Proxy: Local proxy for remote images
  • PI Resize: On-the-fly image resizing
  • Lazy Loading: Native WordPress lazy loading support
  • Multiple Sizes: Support for small/large image variants

Caching

  • Property Cache: Meta field caching for performance
  • Query Caching: Transient-based query result caching
  • Cache Key Generation: UUID-based cache invalidation
  • Per-Import Refresh: Cache automatically refreshed after imports

Security

  • Nonce Verification: All AJAX requests verified
  • Capability Checks: Role-based access control
  • Input Sanitization: All user input sanitized
  • Output Escaping: XSS prevention on all output
  • SQL Injection Prevention: Prepared statements throughout

Performance Optimization

Database Queries

  • Field Selection: 'fields' => 'ids' to reduce memory
  • No Found Rows: Skip total count when pagination not needed
  • Meta Query Optimization: Indexed meta keys
  • Transient Caching: Expensive queries cached

Asset Loading

  • Conditional Loading: Scripts/styles only loaded when needed
  • Minification: Minified CSS/JS files provided
  • Script Dependencies: Proper dependency management
  • Inline Scripts: Critical JS inlined to reduce requests

Import Optimization

  • Batch Processing: Properties processed in batches
  • Timeout Management: PHP timeout handling
  • Memory Management: Unset large variables after use
  • Background Processing: WP-Cron for non-blocking imports

Configuration

Required Settings

Minimum configuration:

  1. Permalink Structure: Must use pretty permalinks
  2. Memory Limit: Recommended 256MB+ for imports
  3. Max Execution Time: 300+ seconds for large imports
  4. PHP Version: 8.0+ (8.4+ recommended)

Optional Integrations

  • Akismet: Spam filtering for contact forms
  • Google Maps API: Enhanced mapping features
  • Mapbox: Custom map tiles
  • WHMCS: Billing integration for 4Bids

File Structure

wp-property-drive/
├── api/                    # API endpoints
│   ├── import-trigger.php  # Manual import triggers
│   └── acquaint/          # Acquaint CRM integration
├── assets/
│   ├── css/               # Stylesheets
│   ├── js/                # JavaScript files
│   ├── images/            # Plugin images
│   └── fonts/             # Icon fonts
├── blocks/                # Gutenberg blocks
│   ├── features/          # Features block
│   └── slider/            # Property slider block
├── includes/
│   ├── admin.php          # Admin interface
│   ├── helpers.php        # Helper functions
│   ├── meta.php           # Meta box definitions
│   ├── hooks.php          # WordPress hooks
│   └── setup-plugin-options.php  # CPT & REST API
├── modules/               # Feature modules
│   ├── property-drive/    # Property Drive importer
│   ├── acquaint/          # Acquaint CRM
│   ├── 4bids/            # Bidding system
│   ├── alerts/           # Property alerts
│   ├── myhomev2/         # MyHome v2
│   └── [others]/         # Other importers
├── shortcodes/           # Shortcode definitions
│   ├── property-grid.php
│   ├── property-map.php
│   └── search-form.php
├── templates/            # Property templates
│   ├── single-property.php
│   └── template-parts.php
└── wp-property-drive.php # Main plugin file

Support & Updates

Automatic Updates

The plugin includes a custom update mechanism:

  • Update server: https://www.4property.com/web/updates/api/
  • Checks for updates on WordPress dashboard load
  • Provides update notifications in plugin list
  • Supports one-click updates

Logging

Import logs stored in:

  • Database option: wppd_[source]_import_session_details
  • Contains: import date, new/updated/deleted counts, execution time

Error Handling

  • XML parsing errors logged via libxml_get_errors()
  • API connection failures caught and reported
  • Feed processing errors displayed in admin
  • Property-level errors skip individual properties, continue import

Best Practices

For Developers

  1. Child Themes: Override templates in child theme
  2. Cache Invalidation: Update cache key after custom imports
  3. Meta Field Naming: Use wppd_ prefix for custom meta
  4. Performance: Always use 'fields' => 'ids' when possible

For Site Administrators

  1. Scheduled Imports: Use WP-Cron, don’t run manually repeatedly
  2. Property Locking: Lock manually edited properties
  3. Image Optimization: Use CDN for property images
  4. Database Backups: Backup before bulk operations
  5. Test Imports: Test new feeds on staging first

For Estate Agents

  1. Property Status: Keep CRM status updated for accurate display
  2. Image Quality: Provide high-resolution images (1920×1080+)
  3. Descriptions: Write SEO-friendly descriptions
  4. BER Ratings: Always include BER data when available
  5. Location Data: Ensure accurate GPS coordinates

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Import Not Running:

  • Check WP-Cron is enabled (DISABLE_WP_CRON not set to true)
  • Verify feed URL is accessible
  • Check PHP memory limit and execution time

Properties Not Displaying:

  • Ensure permalink structure is set
  • Clear cache keys via Tools page
  • Check property status is “Published”

REST API Issues:

  • Verify REST API is not blocked
  • Check .htaccess for conflicts
  • Test with wp-json/wp/v2/property

Map Not Loading:

  • Check API keys if using Google Maps
  • Verify properties have latitude/longitude
  • Inspect browser console for errors

Changelog

See readme.txt for complete version history.

Current Version: 4.0.0

  • Full WordPress 6.8+ compatibility
  • PHP 8.4+ support
  • Enhanced REST API functionality
  • Improved property card system
  • Multiple template options
  • Advanced search features

For Estate Agents

Welcome to Property Drive

Property Drive transforms your WordPress website into a powerful property marketing platform. This guide will help you get the most out of your property website.

What Does Property Drive Do?

Property Drive is a complete property management system for your WordPress website. It allows you to:

✅ Automatically import properties from your CRM system
✅ Display properties beautifully on your website
✅ Accept property searches from potential buyers and tenants
✅ Send property alerts to interested clients
✅ Run online auctions with live bidding
✅ Manage multiple agents on a single portal
✅ Generate property brochures and marketing materials

Getting Started

Your Property Feed

Property Drive connects directly to your property management system (CRM). We support:

  • Property Drive – Our own property management platform
  • Acquaint CRM – Popular Irish estate agency software
  • MyHome.ie – Import properties from your MyHome account
  • Daft.ie – Synchronize with your Daft listings
  • Property CRM, RES CRM – Major CRM systems
  • And many more!

How It Works

  1. You add properties to your CRM system (like Acquaint or Property Drive)
  2. Property Drive automatically imports them to your website every hour
  3. Your website displays the properties beautifully
  4. Potential buyers can search, view, and enquire
  5. You receive enquiries directly to your email

No manual data entry needed! Update once in your CRM, and it appears everywhere.

Key Features Explained

🏠 Property Display

Your properties are displayed as attractive cards showing:

  • High-quality photos – Automatically imported from your CRM
  • Key details – Bedrooms, bathrooms, size, BER rating
  • Price – Clearly displayed (or “POA” if you prefer)
  • Status – For Sale, Sale Agreed, Sold, To Let, etc.
  • Location – County and area for easy searching

Property Pages include:

  • Photo galleries with lightbox viewer
  • Full descriptions and features
  • Interactive maps (Google Maps or OpenStreetMap)
  • Virtual tours and video walkthroughs
  • Downloadable brochures and floorplans
  • BER certificates and energy ratings
  • Contact forms for enquiries

Your website visitors can search properties by:

  • Property Type – House, Apartment, Commercial, Land, etc.
  • Location – County, area, or multiple areas at once
  • Price Range – Minimum and maximum price sliders
  • Bedrooms – Minimum number of bedrooms
  • Property Status – For Sale, To Let, Auction, etc.
  • BER Rating – Energy efficiency filters

Advanced Search includes:

  • Multiple selection (find houses AND apartments)
  • Price per month for rentals
  • Property size filters
  • Save searches for later

🗺️ Interactive Maps

Two powerful map features:

  1. Property Map – Shows all your properties on one map
    • Click markers to see property details
    • View multiple properties in an area
    • Switch between map and grid views
  2. Single Property Maps – Each property has its own map
    • Exact location pinpointed
    • Street view available
    • Nearby amenities
    • Directions integration

📧 Property Alerts

Build your client database with property alerts:

How it works:

  1. Visitors sign up for property alerts on your website
  2. They choose criteria – type, location, price range, bedrooms
  3. New properties matching their criteria are emailed automatically
  4. You build a database of interested buyers/tenants

Benefits:

  • Keep potential buyers engaged
  • Automatic email marketing
  • Targeted property recommendations
  • Builds your mailing list

🎯 Agent Alerts

Stay informed about your own listings:

  • Weekly or monthly emails showing your recent properties
  • Track what’s been added to your website
  • Monitor your portfolio automatically
  • Multiple agents can receive separate emails

🔨 4Bids – Online Property Auctions

Run professional online auctions directly from your website:

Features:

  • Set auction dates – Start and end times
  • Live bidding – Real-time bid updates
  • Bidder registration – Collect verified bidder details
  • Bid increments – Control minimum bid increases
  • Automatic closure – Auction ends automatically
  • Winner notification – Automatic emails to winners

Perfect for:

  • Property auctions
  • Commercial sales
  • Distressed properties
  • Competitive bidding situations

You control:

  • Reserve prices
  • Bidding method (open or sealed)
  • Auction duration
  • Bid increments
  • Who can bid

📱 Professional Templates

Choose from five beautiful property layouts:

  1. Standard – Clean, professional layout
  2. Gridzy – Modern grid-based design
  3. Cozy – Warm, detailed presentation
  4. Sidebar – Classic two-column layout
  5. Print – Perfect for brochures

All templates are:

  • ✅ Mobile-friendly – Look great on phones and tablets
  • ✅ Fast loading – Optimized for speed
  • ✅ SEO optimized – Help properties rank on Google
  • ✅ Customizable – Match your brand colors

📊 Property Status Management

Properties automatically update their status:

  • For Sale – Active listings
  • Sale Agreed – Under offer
  • Sold – Completed sales
  • To Let – Available rentals
  • Let Agreed – Rental agreed
  • Withdrawn – Removed from market

Status badges appear on property cards so visitors know availability at a glance.

🌟 BER Integration

Full Building Energy Rating support:

  • BER Badges – A to G rating displayed
  • Energy Details – kWh/m²/yr values
  • BER Numbers – Official BER certificate numbers
  • Visual Indicators – Color-coded ratings

Compliant with Irish property advertising regulations.

Common Tasks

Adding a New Property

You don’t add properties directly to the website! Instead:

  1. Add the property to your CRM (Acquaint, Property Drive, etc.)
  2. Include all details, photos, and descriptions
  3. Property Drive imports it automatically within the hour
  4. Check your website to see it appear

Tip: Use the “Run Import Now” button in your WordPress admin to import immediately.

Updating a Property

  1. Update the property in your CRM
  2. Changes appear on your website after the next import
  3. Or click “Run Import Now” for immediate updates

Important: If you’ve edited a property directly in WordPress, click the “Lock” checkbox to prevent imports overwriting your changes.

Removing a Property

  1. Mark as “Sold” or “Withdrawn” in your CRM
  2. Property Drive will update the status automatically
  3. Or delete from your CRM to remove from website

Featuring Properties

Homepage Slider:

  • Create a slider block in WordPress
  • Select properties to feature
  • They’ll appear on your homepage

Featured Grid:

Managing Agent Information

Each property shows agent contact details:

  • Agent Name – Imported from your CRM
  • Agent Photo – Set in WordPress user profile
  • Contact Numbers – Phone and mobile
  • Email Address – Direct contact email

Update agent details in your CRM and they’ll sync automatically.

Understanding Your Settings

Import Settings

Found in: Properties > Settings > [Your CRM Name]

  • Feed URL – Where to import properties from (set up once)
  • Import Frequency – How often to check for updates
    • Every 30 minutes – Very active agencies
    • Every hour – Recommended for most
    • Every 3 hours – Less active agencies
    • Every 6 hours – Minimal changes
  • Auto Sync – Turn imports on/off
  • Property Author – Which WordPress user owns imports

Display Settings

Found in: Properties > Settings > General

  • Grid Size – How many properties per row (1-6 columns)
  • Property Card Style – Choose card appearance
  • Show Status Badges – Display For Sale, Sold, etc.
  • Show BER Ratings – Display energy ratings
  • Default Sorting – How to order properties
  • Eircode Display – Show/hide Eircode in titles

Map Settings

  • Map Provider – Google Maps or OpenStreetMap
  • Google Maps API Key – Required for Google Maps
  • Default Zoom Level – How close to zoom on maps
  • Marker Style – Circle or pin markers
  • Enable Clustering – Group nearby markers

Search Settings

  • Search Results Page – Where search results appear
  • Active Statuses Only – Hide sold/let properties from search
  • Price Ranges – Predefined price brackets
  • Default Filters – Which filters to show

Using Shortcodes

Shortcodes let you display properties anywhere on your website.

Property Grid

Display a grid of properties:

[property-grid count="12" columns="3"]

Common options:

  • status="For Sale" – Only show for sale properties
  • type="House" – Only show houses
  • county="Dublin" – Properties in Dublin only
  • count="12" – Show 12 properties
  • columns="3" – Display in 3 columns
  • agent-email="john@agency.ie" – Properties for specific agent

Examples:

Show 9 houses for sale in Cork:

[property-grid status="For Sale" type="House" county="Cork" count="9"]

Show properties for a specific agent:

[property-grid agent-email="mary@agency.ie" count="20"]

Show rental properties:

[property-grid status="To Let" count="15"]

Property Map

Display all properties on a map:

[properties-map]

Search Form

Add a property search form:

[property-search layout="basic"]

Layouts:

  • basic – Simple search
  • advanced – Full filters
  • minimal – Just key fields

Latest Properties

Show your newest properties:

[latest-properties count="6"]

Multi-Agent Features

If you run a property portal or have multiple agents:

Agent Accounts

Each agent can have their own WordPress account:

  • Vendor Role – Special role for external agents
  • Own Dashboard – See only their properties
  • Upload Properties – Add manually if needed
  • Manage Enquiries – Receive enquiries for their properties

Agent Filtering

Display properties by agent:

On pages:

[property-grid agent-email="agent@example.ie"]

In search:

  • Visitors can filter by agent name
  • Each agent can have a dedicated page

Agent Pages

Create pages for each agent showing:

  • Their properties only
  • Biography and photo
  • Contact information
  • Property statistics

Property Alerts – Building Your Database

How Clients Sign Up

  1. Visitor fills out alert form on your website
  2. Chooses criteria:
    • Property type (House, Apartment, etc.)
    • Location (Dublin, Cork, etc.)
    • Price range (€200k – €400k)
    • Minimum bedrooms
  3. Confirms email address
  4. Receives notifications when matching properties appear

What They Receive

Email includes:

  • Property photo
  • Price and key details
  • Link to view full details
  • Your agency branding

Managing Alerts

Found in: Properties > Property Alerts

  • View all subscribers
  • See their search criteria
  • Manually send properties
  • Export email list
  • Remove unsubscribes

GDPR Compliance

Property alerts include:

  • ✅ Opt-in confirmation
  • ✅ Unsubscribe links in every email
  • ✅ Data privacy compliance
  • ✅ Contact preferences

Running Online Auctions with 4Bids

Setting Up an Auction

  1. Go to Properties > Edit Property
  2. Scroll to 4Bids section
  3. Enable Bidding – Check the box
  4. Set Auction Details:
    • Start date and time
    • End date and time
    • Starting price
    • Bid increment (e.g., €1,000)
    • Bidding method (open or sealed)
  5. Save Property

Auction Features

Open Bidding:

  • All bids visible to everyone
  • Creates competitive atmosphere
  • Live bid counter
  • Real-time updates

Sealed Bidding:

  • Bids hidden from other bidders
  • Reveals winner at end
  • Like tender process
  • More private

Bidder Registration

Before bidding, users must:

  • ✅ Register an account
  • ✅ Verify email address
  • ✅ Accept terms and conditions
  • ✅ Provide contact details

During the Auction

You can:

  • View all bids in WordPress admin
  • See bidder details
  • Monitor auction progress
  • Extend auction if needed

Bidders see:

  • Current highest bid (open bidding)
  • Time remaining
  • Place bid button
  • Their bid history

After the Auction

  1. Auction closes automatically at end time
  2. Winner is notified by email
  3. You receive details of winning bidder
  4. Proceed with sale as normal

Optional: Generate invoice through WHMCS integration

Marketing Your Properties

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Property Drive helps your properties rank on Google:

  • Automatic SEO – Titles, descriptions optimized
  • Schema Markup – Google understands property data
  • Fast Loading – Speed matters for rankings
  • Mobile Friendly – Essential for Google
  • Unique URLs – Each property has own address

Best practices:

  • Write detailed descriptions (200+ words)
  • Use specific locations in titles
  • Include BER ratings
  • Add high-quality photos
  • Keep information updated

Social Media Sharing

Share properties easily:

  • Share buttons on each property
  • Facebook preview shows photo and details
  • Twitter cards formatted correctly
  • WhatsApp sharing for mobile users

Email Marketing

Use property data for newsletters:

  • Export property lists
  • Feature new properties
  • Highlight price reductions
  • Showcase sold properties (success stories)

Generate brochures:

  • Use print template
  • Professional PDF output
  • Includes all photos and details
  • Print-optimized layout

Mobile Experience

Your property website works perfectly on phones and tablets:

  • Responsive Design – Adapts to any screen size
  • Touch-Friendly – Easy to tap and swipe
  • Fast Loading – Optimized for mobile data
  • Click-to-Call – Phone numbers dial automatically
  • Map Integration – Uses phone’s maps app

95% of property searchers use mobile devices – Property Drive ensures they have a great experience.

Support & Troubleshooting

Common Questions

Q: Why isn’t my new property appearing?
A: Check the import has run (Properties > Cron). Click “Run Import Now” to force update.

Q: Can I edit properties directly in WordPress?
A: Yes, but check the “Lock” box or your edits will be overwritten on next import.

Q: How do I change the property card design?
A: Go to Properties > Settings > General > Property Card Style.

Q: Can I have different property types?
A: Yes! Property Drive handles Residential, Commercial, Land, New Homes, and Rentals.

Q: Do I need Google Maps or can I use free maps?
A: OpenStreetMap is free and works great. Google Maps requires an API key but offers Street View.

Getting Help

Documentation: Full technical docs available
Support Email: Contact your plugin provider
WordPress Admin: Check Properties > Settings for guides

Best Practices

For Best Results

  1. Keep your CRM updated – Property Drive mirrors your CRM exactly
  2. Use high-quality photos – First impressions matter (minimum 1920×1080)
  3. Write detailed descriptions – Help buyers understand the property
  4. Include all features – Don’t skip details like parking, garden, etc.
  5. Set accurate prices – Use “POA” if needed, not €0
  6. Monitor your alerts – Build relationships with potential buyers
  7. Run imports hourly – Keep website fresh
  8. Check website weekly – Make sure everything looks good

Property Photography Tips

  • Natural light – Photograph on sunny days
  • Wide angles – Show full rooms
  • Minimum 10 photos – Cover all rooms and exterior
  • Landscape orientation – Works better on websites
  • High resolution – At least 1920×1080 pixels

Writing Descriptions

  • Start with highlights – Best features first
  • Be specific – “5 minutes to M50” not “near motorway”
  • Include measurements – Room sizes in sq meters
  • Mention improvements – Recent renovations
  • Describe area – Local schools, shops, transport
  • Be honest – Builds trust with buyers

Your Success

Property Drive helps you:

✅ Save time – No manual property updates
✅ Look professional – Beautiful property displays
✅ Generate leads – Property alerts build database
✅ Close sales faster – Online auctions create urgency
✅ Stand out – Modern, mobile-friendly website
✅ Work smarter – Automation handles repetitive tasks

Focus on selling properties, let Property Drive handle your website.

Quick Reference

Must-Know Shortcuts

  • Run Import: Properties > Cron > “Run Import Now”
  • Add Shortcode: Edit page > Add block > Shortcode
  • View Alerts: Properties > Property Alerts
  • Check Settings: Properties > Settings
  • Edit Property: Properties > All Properties > Edit

Important URLs

  • /property/ – All properties archive
  • /property/[property-name]/ – Single property page
  • /properties/ – Search results (if configured)
  • /property-map/ – Map view (if configured)

Support Contacts

Keep your plugin provider’s contact details handy for technical support.

Welcome to the Property Drive family! Your property website is now a powerful marketing tool that works 24/7 to showcase your properties and generate leads.

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