Submit Classified Ad

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1. To access the Classified's place your mouse over the Classified's tab at the top of your screen.

Submit_Classified_Menu

2. From the drop down menu, click on Submit Classified Ad.
3. The Add Classified form displays.
4. Click on the Drop_down_arrow to select the Category from the list.

Classified_Category

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

Item_Type

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

Classified_Type

7. 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

8. 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.
9. 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

10. 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.
11. In the Price Qualifier box, type any qualifiers.  For example, Or best offer, Each.

Price_Info

12. 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

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

Email_Field

14. 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.
15. Click on the Next button to add photos to your ad

Next_Button

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

Insert_Picture

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

Open_Button

20. Click on the Upload button

Upload_Image

21. The picture you selected will display in the ad description.
22. You can select up to 4 additional images to go with your ad. Follow the steps above to add additional pictures.
23. When you are finished, click Submit Classified. You will see the following message:
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Click on the Cancel button to discard your changes and close this page.