Building a real estate website using Open Real Estate under Softaculous involves several steps. Here's a detailed guide to help you through the process:
Step 1: Access Your Web Hosting Control Panel
Log in to your web hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel).
Look for the Softaculous Apps Installer icon and click on it.
Step 2: Find Open Real Estate in Softaculous
In Softaculous, go to the Search Bar and type Open Real Estate.
Click on the Open Real Estate option from the search results.
Step 3: Install Open Real Estate
Click on the Install Button:
You will now be directed to the installation page.
Software Setup:
Choose the Version: Select the latest version of Open Real Estate.
Choose Installation URL: Select the domain and directory where you want to install Open Real Estate. If you want to install it on your main domain, leave the directory field blank.
Site Settings:
Site Name: Enter the name of your real estate website.
Site Description: Provide a brief description of your site.
Admin Account:
Admin Username: Choose a username for the admin account.
Admin Password: Create a strong password.
Admin Email: Enter your email address.
Select Language:
Choose the desired language for your site.
Step 4: Complete the Installation
Click on the Install Button: Softaculous will start the installation process. This might take a few minutes.
Installation Complete: Once the installation is complete, you'll see a success message along with the URL of your website and the URL of your admin panel.
Step 5: Configure Your Website
Log in to the Admin Panel: Use the admin username and password you created during installation.
Customize Your Site:
Themes and Templates: Choose a theme that suits your real estate business. You can find this option under
the appearance or themes section.
Add Listings: Start adding property listings. This typically involves entering details such as property type, location, price, description, and images.
Create Pages: Add necessary pages like About Us, Contact, Services, etc.
Install Plugins: Enhance functionality by installing relevant plugins for SEO, contact forms, etc.
Step 6: Final Touches
SEO Settings: Ensure your site is optimized for search engines. This can include setting up meta titles, descriptions, and keywords.
Test Your Site: Navigate through your website to ensure everything is working correctly.
Backup Your Site: Set up regular backups to avoid data loss.
Step 7: Launch Your Website
Promote Your Site: Start promoting your website through social media, real estate directories, and other marketing channels.
Monitor Performance: Use tools like Google Analytics to monitor your website's performance and make necessary adjustments.
By following these steps, you should be able to build and launch a fully functional real estate website using Open Real Estate through Softaculous. If you encounter any issues during the process, refer to the documentation provided by Open Real Estate.
