{"id":32861,"date":"2023-11-21T17:42:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T17:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/?p=32861"},"modified":"2024-08-16T18:12:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:12:34","slug":"how-to-create-a-pet-care-website-with-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/how-to-create-a-pet-care-website-with-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Pet Care Website with WordPress Easily?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Caring for our little furry friends can sometimes be challenging, while the search for good pet specialists is time-consuming. That\u2019s why people often turn to online platforms to find some pet care services. In this step-by-step guide, we&#8217;ll show you how to create a pet care website with WordPress where customers can get in touch with service providers easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"post__links\"><ol class=\"content-box\"><li><a href=\"#intro\">A Few Words About Pet Care Websites<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prerequisites\">Prerequisites for Creating a Pet Care Website with WordPress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tutorial\">Steps to Create a WordPress Pet Care Website<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#plugins\">Installing ExpertHive &amp; Recommended Plugins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#categories\">Creating Pet Care Categories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#attributes\">Adding Custom Listing Fields<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#vendor-attributes\">Adding Custom Vendor Fields<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#extensions\">Adding Extensions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#settings\">Setting Up<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#customization\">Adding Pages and Customizing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#listing\">Listing a Service<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#monetization\">Monetizing a Pet Sitting Website<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intro\">A Few Words About Pet Care Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet care websites are online platforms that cater to the needs of pet owners searching for pet care services and specialists who provide them. There are two types of such websites: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A company website; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A marketplace of service providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first one is typically operated by pet care companies or clinics, including veterinarians, pet stores, and grooming salons. The second one serves as a hub for connecting pet owners with a network of service providers &#8211; these platforms allow pet owners to browse, book, and review the services offered by various pet professionals. One notable example of a pet care marketplace is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rover<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rover-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Rover pet care website.\" class=\"wp-image-32862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rover-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rover-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rover-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rover-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rover-360x180.jpg 360w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rover.jpg 1805w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\">Prerequisites for Creating a Pet Care Website with WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the creation of your pet care website with WordPress, ensure you have the essential prerequisites in place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domain name<\/strong> &#8211; you should come up with a domain name that is distinctive and easy to remember;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hosting plan<\/strong> &#8211; quality hosting is crucial for smooth website performance, so choose wisely. If you haven\u2019t decided yet, you can refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/overview-of-the-best-wordpress-hosting-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of top hosting providers<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WordPress installation<\/strong> &#8211; most hosting providers offer a 1-click WordPress installation process, making it easy to set up your website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WordPress theme<\/strong> &#8211; you\u2019ll need to select a high-quality WordPress theme to provide an appealing and functional design for your website. You can check our post about the best <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/5-best-pet-care-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pet care WordPress themes<\/a> to make an informed choice;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WordPress plugin<\/strong> &#8211; you&#8217;ll need a WordPress plugin with the necessary marketplace features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, we&#8217;ll use <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/experthive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExpertHive<\/a>, a robust service marketplace WordPress theme, along with the free <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/hivepress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/hivepress\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HivePress<\/a> plugin, designed to power the marketplace aspects of your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tutorial\">Steps to Create a WordPress Pet Care Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all foundational elements in place, we&#8217;re all set to begin creating a pet care services website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plugins\">Installing ExpertHive &amp; Recommended Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, let&#8217;s install the ExpertHive theme. Navigate to the <strong>Appearance &gt; Themes &gt; Add New &gt; Upload Theme<\/strong> page in your WordPress Dashboard. Upload the theme&#8217;s ZIP file, then install and activate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/installing-experthive-1024x439.jpg\" alt=\"Installing ExpertHive theme.\" class=\"wp-image-32863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/installing-experthive-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/installing-experthive-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/installing-experthive-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/installing-experthive-1536x658.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/installing-experthive.jpg 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully activating the theme, the next step is to install the recommended plugins, including HivePress, a multipurpose plugin that will handle most of the website features. Simply follow the provided link to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you need to install WooCommerce, the most popular e-commerce WordPress plugin, to add e-commerce features, such as charging users online, to your site.&nbsp;Once you install all essential elements, you can move on to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"categories\">Creating Pet Care Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, it&#8217;s necessary to create listing categories to help visitors navigate your site and find pet professionals easily. To do this, go to <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; Listings &gt; Categories<\/strong>. Here, you can create both main categories and subcategories to provide a well-organized structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s add some core categories: boarding, grooming, training, sitting, transportation, and veterinary. Start by giving each category a name. You can also add a brief description and, if needed, select a parent category to create a hierarchical structure. Also, you can choose a suitable category icon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve entered the necessary information, click the <strong>Add Category <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/adding-categories-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"Adding categories to a WordPress pet sitting website.\" class=\"wp-image-32864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/adding-categories-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/adding-categories-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/adding-categories-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/adding-categories-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/adding-categories.jpg 1645w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you can add as many categories as required by following the same steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attributes\">Adding Custom Listing Fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After adding categories, the next step is to create custom listing fields. HivePress allows you to create different fields and search filters since it has no hard-coded fields. Let&#8217;s add a &#8220;Price per hour&#8221; field as an example<em> (check out this doc on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/75-how-to-add-listing-attributes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/75-how-to-add-listing-attributes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set up attributes<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, go to the <strong>Listings &gt; Attributes<\/strong> section and click <strong>Add New<\/strong>. Enter a name for the field and enable front-end editing so users can enter prices while creating their listings. For this particular field, select the &#8220;Number&#8221; field type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-1.jpg\" alt=\"Adding custom listing fields.\" class=\"wp-image-32866\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.141891891891892;width:1140px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-1.jpg 951w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-1-768x359.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Search<\/strong> section, you can allow users to search and filter listings based on the value of the custom field. To do this, mark your field as filterable and sortable. It&#8217;s also best to use the \u201cNumber Range\u201d field type. This way, users will be able to filter prices not by a specific price but by a price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-2.jpg\" alt=\"Adding listing search filters.\" class=\"wp-image-32867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-2.jpg 954w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-2-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-2-768x268.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Display<\/strong> section, you can specify where you want the field to be displayed. For example, choose <strong>Block (primary)<\/strong> and <strong>Page (primary)<\/strong> as placement areas. Then, define a display format for the field. You can use this one: <em><code>$%value% \/ hr<\/code><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-3.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up a display format for a listing field.\" class=\"wp-image-32868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-3.jpg 952w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-3-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/price-field-3-768x239.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re done, click the <strong>Publish<\/strong> button. Remember, you can create as many custom fields as you need by repeating these steps. For example, you can also create such fields as \u201cWorking hours\u201d, \u201cWorking days\u201d, \u201cPayment method\u201d, \u201cPet types\u201d, \u201cContact number\u201d, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vendor-attributes\">Adding Custom Vendor Fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With ExpertHive, you can create vendor profile fields, too. This way, when vendors set up their accounts, they\u2019ll be asked for the necessary information &#8211; this could include details like age or experience. Visitors will benefit from this because they will be able to review different professionals and make informed decisions about who to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a vendor field, go to <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; Vendors &gt; Attributes<\/strong> and click<strong> Add New<\/strong>. For instance, if you\u2019re building a pet care marketplace, you can add such fields as \u201cExperience\u201d or \u201cPet Preferences\u201d. Let\u2019s add the \u201cExperience\u201d one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is similar to listing fields. However, here, we\u2019ll choose the \u201cSelect\u201d field type to let vendors choose the appropriate experience period from the list of available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-1.jpg\" alt=\"Adding user profile custom fields.\" class=\"wp-image-32869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-1.jpg 896w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-1-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-1-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Also, in the <strong>Display<\/strong> section, we\u2019ll use this format: <em><code>%label%: %value%<\/code><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-2.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up a user profile custom field.\" class=\"wp-image-32870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-2.jpg 874w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-2-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vendor-field-2-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After clicking the <strong>Publish<\/strong> button, the <strong>Edit Options<\/strong> button will appear. Here, you need to provide options for vendors to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/experience-options.jpg\" alt=\"Adding options to custom search filters.\" class=\"wp-image-32871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/experience-options.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/experience-options-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/experience-options-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"extensions\">Adding Extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want additional features on your site, you should check out <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/extensions\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/extensions\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HivePress extensions<\/a>. They are available in the <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; HivePress &gt; Extensions<\/strong> section. For instance, for a pet care website, consider installing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Geolocation extension, which is crucial for this type of website since it enables location-based search functionality, allowing users to search for services in their location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also install the Social Login add-on, which allows user registration through third-party platforms such as Facebook and Google without creating passwords, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bookings extension, which enables a handy calendar feature and allows users to book appointments. This way, you can turn your site into an <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/create-appointment-booking-website-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appointment booking platform.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, keep in mind that all HivePress extensions are totally compatible with each other, so you can use any of them on your pet care website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"settings\">Setting Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you should fine-tune the settings in the <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; HivePress &gt; Settings<\/strong> section to ensure your pet care website operates smoothly. We recommend reviewing all the settings, but let&#8217;s focus on a few key ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Listings<\/strong> tab, you can control user listing submissions by turning the Submission option on or off. This choice depends on whether you\u2019re going to run a single-vendor website or a marketplace that allows many users to post listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/listings-tab.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up HivePress.\" class=\"wp-image-32875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/listings-tab.jpg 837w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/listings-tab-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/listings-tab-768x740.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you installed the Geolocation extension, you must also set it up. Generally, there are two map providers in HivePress, Google Maps and Mapbox. We recommend selecting Mapbox as your map provider in the <strong>Geolocation<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/integrating-mapbox.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up a location-based search.\" class=\"wp-image-32876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/integrating-mapbox.jpg 995w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/integrating-mapbox-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/integrating-mapbox-768x298.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/115-how-to-get-a-mapbox-api-key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get the Mapbox API key<\/a> and insert it in the <strong>Integrations<\/strong> tab. Once you add the key, the geolocation feature will start working on your pet care website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customization\">Adding Pages and Customizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you need to create an appealing homepage since it\u2019s the \u201cface\u201d of your website. Go to <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; Pages &gt; Add New<\/strong>. Give your page a title, for instance, \u201cHome,\u201d and start adding blocks. You can insert the<strong> Listing Search Form<\/strong> block by selecting it from the available options when you click on the \u201cPlus\u201d icon. In a similar way, you can add your categories to the homepage using the<strong> Listing Categories<\/strong> block. To see all HivePress blocks, simply type &#8220;HivePress&#8221; in the search bar. After you&#8217;ve finished, click the <strong>Publish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/homepage-2-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"Adding pages to a pet care website.\" class=\"wp-image-32878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/homepage-2-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/homepage-2-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/homepage-2-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/homepage-2-1536x742.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/homepage-2.jpg 1873w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To set this page as your homepage, go to <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; Settings &gt; Reading<\/strong>, and select it from the drop-down menu, then save your changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple as that! To customize your website\u2019s look further, feel free to check this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Customizing Styles [ExpertHive Course - 7\/11]\" width=\"749\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X1Lq7Ytm9uo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"listing\">Listing a Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, let\u2019s check what we\u2019ve made by adding a listing. As a website admin, you can do it in two ways: through the backend via the <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; Listings &gt; Add New<\/strong> section or directly from the frontend using the listing form. We\u2019ll do it via the frontend to see it through a site visitor\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your site and click <strong>Submit a Service<\/strong> button. Here, fill in all the fields and press <strong>Submit Listing<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/submit-service-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"Submitting a new listing.\" class=\"wp-image-32880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/submit-service-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/submit-service-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/submit-service-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/submit-service.jpg 1277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the moderation is enabled, every new listing undergoes a review process. You, as the admin, can either approve or reject these listings within the <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; Listings<\/strong> section. After approval, they become visible on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/final-listing-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"A listing of a pet adoption website.\" class=\"wp-image-32881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/final-listing-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/final-listing-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/final-listing-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/final-listing.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monetization\">Monetizing a Pet Sitting Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s also discuss monetization options for your future pet care website, as it\u2019s an essential part of every business\u2019s success. There are two common methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commissions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can charge a commission on each successful sale on your website. It may be a percentage (like 5%), a flat fee (2$), or both. Moreover, vendors can be charged as well as the users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set up all the commission rates in <strong>WP Dashboard &gt; HivePress &gt; Settings &gt; Vendors &gt; Selling <\/strong>section. Also, check this doc to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/95-how-to-set-up-commissions\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/95-how-to-set-up-commissions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set up commissions <\/a>on your pet care website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/commissions.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up marketplace commissions.\" class=\"wp-image-32882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/commissions.jpg 482w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/commissions-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paid Listings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The second monetization option is charging users for adding new listings to your website. For instance, you can offer a free package that allows posting only one listing and a premium package for users who want to post two or more listings <em>(check this doc to add <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/80-how-to-add-listing-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing packages<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/packages-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Adding listing packages.\" class=\"wp-image-32883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/packages-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/packages-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/packages-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/packages-360x180.jpg 360w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/packages.jpg 1221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to check our article on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/monetize-a-service-marketplace-with-wordpress\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/monetize-a-service-marketplace-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monetize a marketplace of services<\/a>. We covered the most common monetization models and how to enable them on HivePress-built websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! We hope this tutorial was helpful to you and now you know how to create your own pet care website with WordPress. Don\u2019t forget that <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/experthive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/experthive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExpertHive <\/a>theme and HivePress plugin are good solutions for this purpose. Good luck with your project!<br><br>Additionally, you can check our article on the best <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/top-service-finder-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">service finder WordPress themes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A short tutorial on how to create a pet services website with WordPress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2748,"featured_media":32888,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[158],"class_list":["post-32861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","tag-pet-sitting-website"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/2748"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32861"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33293,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32861\/revisions\/33293"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/32888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}