Classifieds Changing

AlanRatcliffe · 2011-11-08T09:22:27+00:00

OK... the new classifieds system will be coming in within the next day or two. The current classifieds have been renamed as "Classifieds (old)" in preparation. We will keep both up and running for a few weeks while we iron any bugs out of the new system and to allow those with existing classifieds to copy and paste info from one to the other. The new classifieds is a proper system designed specifically for the purpose. It will change the way ads are posted and viewed - more along the lines of Gumtree than the existing forum-based system. It will take a little while to get used to. So please use it for a few days before telling us cr*p it is and how you want the old system back, and I'm sure you will find the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages and the "disadvantages" are actually improvements. ? New Classifieds features: Categories to divide the different types of instruments/equipment Allows the upload and display of up to three images per advert Auto expiry of ads (currently set to 30 days) and an option to extend your ad if the item has not sold Price and Location fields A classifieds only search engine RSS feeds for the classifieds or for individual categories Much more - I can't remember at the moment ? Not implemented yet, but it also allows us to: Have categories of affordable paid ads for listings of teachers, luthiers, rehearsal, studios and other services Show a "recent ads" listing at the bottom of the home page - similar to (and in addition to) "recent posts" Incorporate a "reputation" system where buyers can rank sellers and vice versa Add any number of subcategories as the classifieds become busier Add auction listings with a bidding system Incorporate PayPal for both paid ads and buying items (we are also going to look into using a more ZA-centric payment system) Start Using It While it's not showing on the index yet, you can already take a look and start adding your items: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/index.php?action=classifieds Report problems Please let us know of any bugs you find by replying to this and entering details.

AlanRatcliffe

Ah - my bad - Band members. OK. fixed

Averatu

Alan Ratcliffe wrote Ah - my bad - Band members. OK. fixed

Donkey Shins!!

AlanRatcliffe

Bitter shins!

Manfred-Klose

1) where would i post a set of pickups?

music accessories maby ?

AlanRatcliffe

Tyron "mity88" Deakin wrote 1) where would i post a set of pickups? ???

Sundry musical

2)does having the "recent classifieds" mean we dont know whos birthday it is??? ☹

Birthdays are still there at the bottom.

AlanRatcliffe

OK. There is a problem with image resizing on JPG files. Working on it...

Mr-Smith

Yeah man, cant even see the bass on my photo. But rest of page looks and works very nicely!

killafo

o.0 RSS feeds, i was like ?, nice one like the update.

ruvann

It's all looking great!

I'm just having a little a problem posting a picture. It adds succesfully but it comes out very ugly. Colors and quality comes out totally wrong.
I've tried PNG and JPG at different quality and size settings, tried various ways of exporting and it looks the same...?
It's the Peavey 6505 ad.
Weird

mity88

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
Tyron "mity88" Deakin wrote 1) where would i post a set of pickups? ???
Sundry musical

2)does having the "recent classifieds" mean we dont know whos birthday it is??? ☹
Birthdays are still there at the bottom.

1. thanks

2.nope, i ve looked and i dont get no birthdays,

giggsy

When trying to sort out my image I accidentally added the advert twice - how do I delete one of them?

AlanRatcliffe

killafo wrote o.0 RSS feeds, i was like ?, nice one like the update.

Yup - I like to have an RSS feed on my Firefox toolbar so I can see what classads are new without having to visit the site.

b1scu1t wrote I'm just having a little a problem posting a picture. It adds succesfully but it comes out very ugly. Colors and quality comes out totally wrong.

Alan Ratcliffe wrote OK. There is a problem with image resizing on JPG files. Working on it...

See above. If you resize to a maximum of 600 px in either direction before you upload, it won't use the image resizer and your big pic will be OK.

Giggsy wrote When trying to sort out my image I accidentally added the advert twice - how do I delete one of them?

I deleted one for you. and You should be able to delete your own ads in future (as long as it's not an auction with bids - not a problem at the mo ?).

giggsy

Giggsy wrote When trying to sort out my image I accidentally added the advert twice - how do I delete one of them?

I deleted one for you. and You should be able to delete your own ads in future (as long as it's not an auction with bids - not a problem at the mo ?).
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Thanks ?

VellaJ

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
killafo wrote o.0 RSS feeds, i was like ?, nice one like the update.
Yup - I like to have an RSS feed on my Firefox toolbar so I can see what classads are new without having to visit the site.

On this note, do we still get notifications on the "Unread Posts" page when a new ad is placed?

AlanRatcliffe

VellaJ wrote On this note, do we still get notifications on the "Unread Posts" page when a new ad is placed?

No, unfortunately not - and no way to add them there. The "Recent Classifieds" on the home page or utilising the RSS feed are the best ways to keep abreast of new items.

mity88

ok, the birthdays are visible to me...thanks

I only have one concern with the new classifieds, we cant ask questions that other members can see, we can only pm the seller directly, this might cause the seller plenty work having to answer the same question numerous times

AlanRatcliffe

Photo resizing fixed... Thanks Norio!

Tyron "mity88" Deakin wrote I only have one concern with the new classifieds, we cant ask questions that other members can see, we can only pm the seller directly, this might cause the seller plenty work having to answer the same question numerous times

They could also edit their ad to include the (by that point obviously necessary) info. ? I could enable comments, but I'm a bit loathe to do that, so I'll only do it if there is enough demand.

Mr-Smith

thanks for fixing the photos of my bass. Much better!
I also agree about the comments on ones add to be visible to all.

AlanRatcliffe

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
VellaJ wrote On this note, do we still get notifications on the "Unread Posts" page when a new ad is placed?
No, unfortunately not - and no way to add them there. The "Recent Classifieds" on the home page or utilising the RSS feed are the best ways to keep abreast of new items.

I see that within the classads section there is also a link for "Unviewed" items.

VellaJ

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
Alan Ratcliffe wrote
VellaJ wrote On this note, do we still get notifications on the "Unread Posts" page when a new ad is placed?
No, unfortunately not - and no way to add them there. The "Recent Classifieds" on the home page or utilising the RSS feed are the best ways to keep abreast of new items.
I see that within the classads section there is also a link for "Unviewed" items.

Thanks Alan, I'll make use of that ?

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