How can I evaluate whether an MLS/IDX plugin will hurt or help my site’s SEO, especially regarding duplicate content and indexable listing pages?
You can test an MLS/IDX plugin’s SEO impact by checking if listings load as normal HTML pages on your domain, have unique URLs, and are indexable. View the page source to see that listing text and images aren’t inside an iframe. Then test a few sample URLs in Google Search Console’s URL Inspection tool. If […]
How can I evaluate whether a plugin truly supports Canadian DDF feeds and not just U.S. MLS systems?
The fastest way to see if a plugin really supports Canadian DDF feeds is to look for RESO Web API links to CREA DDF and, when needed, TRREB’s PropTx API. Not old RETS-only links used by many U.S. MLS tools. A real DDF-capable plugin will ask for CREA member login details, your registered domain, and […]
How can I evaluate the long‑term scalability of an MLSimport solution as my team grows or expands into nearby markets?
You can judge long term scalability by asking if the MLS tool handles more listings, markets, and agents without rebuilds or surprise costs. Look at its data standard, listing sync, how it stores content in WordPress, and how pricing behaves as volume rises. With MLSimport, you can also use the 30 day free trial to […]
How can I estimate the total cost of ownership (plugin cost, MLS fees, developer setup time) for a DIY MLS integration?
You can estimate total cost of ownership for a DIY MLS integration by listing each cost line and adding them for year one and later years. Start with plugin cost, MLS board fees, hosting, and developer hours, then plug in real numbers instead of guesses. With MLSimport, most numbers are clear up front, so you […]