How to handle stray map markers

Listing addresses are geocoded to get the correct latitude and longitude. Sometimes, especially when the address was not correctly input by the agent during the creation of the MLS listing, that geocoding goes awry: Detecting that the geocode didn’t quite give us what we expected isn’t so easy.  The geocode succeeded, we just got wrong … Read more

Diverse Solutions integration

We are happy to announce that Rover IDX will recognize Diverse Solutions dsIDXPress shortcodes and IDX Data Filters! So you can replace dxIDXPress with Rover IDX without having to worry about modifying shortcodes or Data Filters on all your search pages. This is a huge time saver! You can see examples here: Listings shortcode Search … Read more

PHP API for Rover IDX

Rover IDX for PHP – a php api a novice can use We are thrilled to announce our PHP api.  Built from the ground up to use the same parameter language and concepts as Rover IDX for WordPress, the Rover IDX php api is straightforward and powerful. Proven: This is not fresh out of the … Read more

Two new listing layouts

Rover makes it easy.  You can choose from our growing list of listing layouts, or you can create your own.  We are thrilled to tell you we’ve released two new layouts for you to choose from: Cube Clean Cube Clean is a redesign of our popular Cube layout.  It’s elegant and uses the ‘Lato’ font, … Read more

Configurable Lead Generation

Most IDX’s out there give you lead generation. Some do it well, but it’s almost always on their terms. With Rover IDX, you can have lead generation the way you want it. Open You can have your website ‘open’, so visitors can view properties without having to login. Draw them in You can configure Rover … Read more

Announcing: Support for Bootstrap and Foundation

We’re thrilled to announce a major new feature – support for multiple new css frameworks.  If you purchase a theme that is already integrated with Bootstrap 3 or Zurb Foundation, you can style Rover IDX to perfectly integrate with your theme by simply checking a radiobox.   Also, if you don’t have Bootstrap or Foundation on … Read more

Ever wonder how to create a small, simple search panel?

We get this question a lot.  Using the custom search panel drag-n-drop, you can choose to set the search panel you design as the default for your website, or you can copy the suggested shortcode, and paste it into a page on your website.  In this case, this simple shortcode: [rover_idx_full_page search_panel_layout=”custom” template_fields=”buildStreetName,buildMLNumber,buildBeds,buildBaths,buildPrice” all_per_row=”6″ full_panel_layout=”top”] … Read more

Drag ‘n Drop search panel creation

You want to have a website that you know your visitors will find easy to use.  You also want to be different from everyone else.  Rover IDX enables you to configure your Search Panel to look however you want.  Of course, there is a default search panel that just works.  But if you want to … Read more

Simplified Registration for improved lead generation

Lead Generation is a main focus of Rover 1.2.5.  You can now have Registration / Sign Up links specify  property preferences automatically.  So if your landing page is targeting one town / subdivision / property type…, the registration process can seamlessly integrate that preference into the property preference that is setup for the new user. … Read more

Simplify your search bar

Rover IDX Omni Search is the cleanest and easiest way to let your visitors find what they want without having to crack open a manual.