Adding Classified Ads

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To access the Classifieds Manager, place your mouse over the Administration tab at the top of the screen.

1. To add a classified advertisement, click on the Add button

Add_Button

2. The Add Classified form displays.
3. Click on the Drop_down_arrow to select the Category from the list.

Classified_Category

4. Click on the Drop_down_arrow, to select the Item Type from the list. For Sale, For Rent, or Wanted.

Item_Type

5. Click on the Drop_down_arrow to select the Classified Type from the list, either Merchandise or Services.

Classified_Type

6. In the Headline field, type a description of what you’re selling, renting, or the service you are seeking. For example: Black Leather Couch for Sale or Pet-Sitter needed for one-week in July.

Headline_field

7. In the Start Date field, type the month, day, and year your ad will begin. You can click on the calendar icon, and select the date as well.
8. In the End Date field, type the month, day, and year your ad will end. You can click on the calendar icon, and select date as well.

Start_End_Date

9. In the Price field, type the price desired - for sale or rental items. The price for wanted items or services is optional Do not include the dollar signs – only numbers and a decimal point.
10. In the Price Qualifier box, type any qualifiers.  For example, Or best offer, Each.

Price_Info

11. In the Daytime Phone and Evening Phone fields, type a phone number where you can be reached. Be sure to include the dashes.

Phone_Numbers

12. In the E-mail Address field, your portal email address is pre-populated, ensure it is correct

Email_Field

13. In the Description field, type a description of the item or service. You can change the font color and size, add a hyperlink, a symbol. Click here for more information on creating descriptions.
14. Click on the Next button to add photos to your ad

Next_Button

15. Click on the Browse button to add the main image.

Insert_Picture

16. The Choose File dialog box opens.
17. Navigate to the image file you’d like to add. Click on the file you want to use.
18. Click on the Open button.

Open_Button

19. Click on the Upload button

Upload_Image

20. The picture you selected will display in the ad description.
21. You can select up to 4 additional images to go with your ad. Follow the steps above to add those additional pictures.
22. Residents, you will get a message on the screen stating: Your 'Classified' has been submitted for approval by a site Administrator. Your 'Classified' will not display on the site until it has been approved. You will receive email confirmation once the Administrator has evaluated your 'Classified'. You can also check the status using the 'Classified Manager' under the Administration menu. Click here to continue.
23. You will get an email stating your classified ad has been submitted and will be reviewed by a Community Administrator. Another email will be sent when the ad has been approved or rejected.
24. Community Administrators: Click on the Approve button to place the ad in the active classifieds list on the portal.

Approve_Button