Awesome New Plugin to Build a Niche Site
I know this is kinda premature… but I have been part of a beta-testing team, trying out a new WordPress price comparison plugin for Niche sites… and I am so amazed by the initial success I have seen so far, I just had to write about it! I am somewhat hand-tied and cannot release too much information about it, but it does EXACTLY what every niche store owner has been looking for some time, it turns your existing WordPress site into a “WordPress Price Comparison Engine“, showing the best deals from HUNDREDS of related sites, including eBay, all from within 1 affiliate network!
Why Do I Like It?
If you have ever used datafeedr, datafeedfile, the cjniche plugin, or just about any other solution out there that shows more than one vendors products, you KNOW what a pain in the ass it is to go through the process of applying for EVERY affiliate program and adding each store to your account. With this new WordPress price comparison plugin… you join 1 affiliate network and the rest is handled through that network.
In less than 5 minutes, I was able to convert an 80 page website to the new system, showing relevant listings, and receiving clicks to the new program and earning immediately!!
The plugin works just like phpbay, phpostock and other plugins of the same type. You install it, set some basic configuration settings, add the shortcode to your posts (or, like I do, use code to do it all automatically) and you are done!
A lot of folks have asked in the past about using custom fields, this is one of those instances where a custom field was not even needed! I simply pulled my “Page Title” variable from WordPress, and using it as a search keyphrase, draw the listings onto the pages!
Another GREAT feature is that it is 100% template driven (Like phpbay) and if you want a different layout – just create your own template and go! There are more than 50 variable calls you can extract from the feed and use on your pages, including reviews, storenames, images, etc.
What I am Weary Of…
It is still semi-related to eBay in the sense that it uses a “earnings per click” reward model. On the plus side, in the 24-48 hours that I have been using it, the EPC I am seeing is in the +$.25 cents per click range. In the Ebay system, these EXACT same pages were earning .11 cents per click before I pulled the listings a week or two ago.
It is also using the Shopping.com API to draw the product listings to the site (Which IS owned by eBay) so I have to see what I can do to get in front of any bot clicking that may occur… You WILL NEED to be a member of the Shopping Partner Program.
When Can I Say More?
As of right now – the final bug list is being addressed… but I would expect to see the WordPress price comparison plugin available within the next 10-14 days. At this point, I don’t know if it will be commercial or free…
If you want to see it in action – you can go to the Womens Fashion Jeans website and browse around. Like I said, there are still a few bugs being worked out… so what you see is just a work in progress.
Previously Published Articles You May Like to Read:
- Lets Help Build a Niche Store Plugin!
- Build a Niche Store WordPress Plugin Review – WPBans
- Using the ALinks Plugin on your Blog and Niche Site
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I have been doing my part to "Build the Internet" since 1994, when I built my first website! Since then, I have built hundreds of niche websites for myself and many others, focused on design, applications, ecommerce, search optimization and internet marketing.
Wow Mark that sounds fantastic. I do completely understand go through each product when building a new site… its very time consuming.
Looking forward to hearing more about this plugin!
Are they looking for more beta testers?
Thanks
Joe
I am really interested in seeing more about this plug in
Keep me in mind
@ Joe & Willy –
I don’t know about the need for more beta testers, its pretty far along in the development curve already. I will keep everyone on this post in mind when it gets to pre-release though, there may be a need for more.
Mark
Mark…I am only seeing the listings…no prices. The real value to me of a price comparison plugin is not having to click through to every site to see the price.
Am I missing something?
@ Bill –
You are correct… I have the prices shut off for now (Pulled the price-call out of the template I am using), as I work through a few of the variables. There are actually several different prices you can call and show on the listings. Retail, Sales, Suggested, etc…
Its a pretty powerful plugin with quite a few options – and it has a lot of optional variables you can call into your template.
Mark
That plugin sounds amazing and am looking forward to that – your site is awesome – I love it!
Sounds cool, will watch updates with interest.
Looks like a very nice plugin. (The example web site is nicely done also.) Do you know what the price will be? Is it done by the same people as phpBay?
That is great timing as have php was looking at th wpmage set up that makes 1000′s of posts and sets up your selling with Amazon,Overstock,and Ebay,but at around $1200 lost me-This plugin sounds really great,lets hope it is priced in a realistic zone-always happy to get your posts-thank you
Mark-
It looks like a pretty good plugin. Please keep us informed!
That’s one cool plugin, Mark. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. Any update as when it’ll be released?
Oh by the way, nice site you have it there. Very attractive! (I mean the ladies in jeans….. lol)
posted about 2 weeks ago. is this plugin avaliable at any cost?
@ Lee & All –
It is not in distribution yet… but you can visit Ben’s site @ http://www.comparipress.com/ to sign up for the notification list!
Mark
I had to laugh Mark. I just signed up for the notification list and find out that this guy lives 10 miles from my old home! I figure this has got to be an omen. The BANS guys (Adam and Kelvin) registered address was a mile from where I used to work!
Sometimes the world feels petty small.
@Mike –
It’s a small work that’s for sure, maybe it’s just that all good affliate marketers come from Birmingham, UK ;)
Ben
Have to pipe in here with a shout out, because your just creating too much work for me once this thing is release because I gotta have it. Ever since Ben announced this and I saw your beta site, I’ve been waiting for the release. (Drool) But take your time guys/gals, sucks when you have to make changes or find more bugs once it’s released.
Really like the landing pages.
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