WP Job Manager Claim Listing Add-on 3.12.4

WP Job Manager – Claim Listing is a premium add-on (primarily developed by Astoundify) that adds a verification workflow to your job board. It allows business owners to "claim" existing job listings that were either added by the site admin or imported from external sources.

This is a critical tool for directory-style job boards where you want to populate the site with content first and then invite companies to take over and manage their own listings.

## Key Features

Claim Workflow: Adds a "Claim this listing" link to individual job posts. When clicked, it opens a customizable form for the business owner to submit their proof of ownership.

Verified Badges: Once a claim is approved, the listing can automatically display a "Verified" badge (e.g., a checkmark icon), which builds trust with job seekers.

Monetization (Paid Claims): Integrates with WooCommerce to allow you to charge a fee for claiming a listing. You can set it up as a one-time payment or a recurring subscription.

Admin Review Queue: All claims are sent to a dedicated management screen in the WordPress dashboard (Job Listings > Claims), where admins can approve, deny, or request more information.

Automated Ownership Transfer: Upon approval, the plugin automatically changes the "Author" of the job listing to the user who claimed it, giving them full access to edit or mark the job as "filled" from their employer dashboard.

## Why Use the Claim Listing Add-on?

Bootstrap Your Site: You can create thousands of listings yourself to make your site look active. The "Claim" feature then encourages the actual companies to join your platform to update those listings.

Data Accuracy: It shifts the responsibility of keeping job details (salary, description, contact info) up to date from the admin to the actual employer.

Spam Reduction: By requiring a claim process, you ensure that only legitimate representatives are managing the company's presence on your site.

Revenue Stream: It provides a "win-win" monetization model—businesses pay for the badge and the ability to manage their brand, while you get paid for providing the platform.

## Technical Setup

Dependencies: Requires the core WP Job Manager plugin (Free). If you want to charge for claims, you also need WooCommerce and the WC Paid Listings add-on.

Form Integration: Works seamlessly with popular form plugins like Contact Form 7, Ninja Forms, or Gravity Forms to handle the claim submission data.

Theme Support: While it works with any theme, it is deeply integrated into the Jobify and Listify themes by Astoundify for a native look and feel.

### How a User Claims a Listing

Discovery: A business owner finds their company's job listing on your site.

Click to Claim: They click the "Is this your listing? Claim it now" link.

Submission: they fill out a form with their name, business email, and any required verification documents.

Admin Approval: You receive an email notification, review the claim in the backend, and click "Approve."

Success: The user is notified, the listing gets a "Verified" badge, and it now appears in their private Employer Dashboard for management.

Would you like me to help you configure a "Paid Claim" package using WooCommerce, or do you need the CSS code to customize the look of the "Verified" badge?