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Prohire
Prohire is a WordPress theme built for service selling marketplaces. It gives you the pieces to connect service providers with clients, from service listings and messaging to payments, provider dashboards and commission settings, so freelancers, local businesses and online gig workers can sell through one site.
- Version
- 1.0
- Released
- Aug 13, 2024
- Developer
- shtheme
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Prohire 1.0.0
Version 1.0.0 · May 22, 2024
Latest
- ChangedMaintenance release.
What it does
Running a marketplace means handling many moving parts at once: providers need a place to list their work, clients need a way to find and compare services, and someone has to manage payments and take a cut. Prohire brings these tasks together in a single theme. Service listings carry descriptions, pricing and reviews, while search and filtering options help visitors narrow down what they need. A built-in messaging and enquiry system lets clients talk to providers before they commit.
Behind the scenes, multi-vendor support lets many providers join your site, and each provider and client gets a dashboard for managing listings, orders and profiles. You can set commissions on each transaction, accept payments through integrated gateways with support for multiple currencies, and review reports on sales, user activity and service popularity. Pre-built demos can be imported in one click, giving you a starting layout to adapt to your brand. The design is responsive, so the marketplace works on phones, tablets and desktops.
Best for
- Freelance service marketplaces connecting clients with independent professionals
- Directories of local businesses that sell bookable services
- Online gig platforms with many sellers and commission-based earnings
Features
Detailed service listings
Each service can have its own listing with a description, pricing and reviews, giving clients the information they need to compare providers and choose.
Messaging and enquiries
A built-in messaging and enquiry system lets clients contact service providers directly and ask questions before placing an order.
Search and filtering
Visitors can find services using search plus multiple filters, which helps them narrow a large catalog down to relevant options.
Integrated payments
Payment gateways are built in for handling transactions, with support for multiple currencies so clients in different countries can pay.
Provider and client dashboards
Separate dashboards let service providers and clients manage their listings, orders and profiles from the front end of the site.
Multi-vendor marketplace
Multiple service providers can join and sell on your marketplace, so your catalog grows as more vendors sign up.
Commission settings
You can set and manage the commission taken on each transaction, giving the marketplace owner a way to earn from sales.
Analytics and demo import
Reports cover sales, user activity and service popularity, and one-click demo import gives you pre-built layouts to customize.
Questions about Prohire
Can several service providers sell on the same site?
Yes. The theme includes multi-vendor support, so multiple providers can join your marketplace and list their services. Each provider gets a dashboard to manage listings, orders and their profile, and clients have their own dashboard too.
How does the site owner make money from transactions?
The theme has flexible commission settings that let you set and manage a commission on each transaction. Combined with the integrated payment system and its multi-currency support, this lets you earn a share of the sales that happen on your marketplace.
Can clients talk to providers before buying?
Yes. A built-in messaging and enquiry system lets clients reach out to service providers directly. They can ask questions about a service, then place an order once they have the details they need.
Is there a starting design I can work from?
The theme offers one-click demo import with pre-built demos. You can bring in a demo layout and then adjust it to match your brand and the kinds of services your marketplace offers. The design is responsive across devices.
Is Prohire free?
The code of Prohire is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Prohire is this?
Version 1.0, released Aug 13, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Prohire?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Prohire automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
