Classifieds

**Marty** · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 12:08 AM

Transition to the new classifieds is done. I'm very curious to hear how you guys like the new classifieds. As much as possible I tried to make everyone happy. Good or Bad, feedback is much appreciated.

FYI, I just upgraded it few minutes ago to the latest version. I've been closely working with the developer, so we get things modified so it works best for GU.

I know some of you liked the threaded ads, the cool thing is that we have the best of both worlds. In addition to the classified system, when you post an ad, a thread is created automatically. When you feature an ad, the thread becomes sticky and your ad shows at the bottom of the forum when you're in a post view. It's very cool IMO.

at any rate, I'd really appreciate some feedback

GCS Reptiles · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 04:06 AM

I like that it starts a thread for the ad as well. Mostly, I just use the "new posts" button and don't wander off too much from there. This makes it easier rather than hunting through the classifieds seperately.

**Marty** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 09:13 AM

Yes I noticed how, some of you really got used to the threads

I can't see how that would be easier than the classified search feature. What I like about the threads is that it gives your ads more exposure on the forum. We're visited daily or even few times daily by search engines and it's nice to see that ads that were placed few hrs ago are already indexed by google...ie the red harley female crested ad that was placed just a few hrs ago, already shows up in google if you search for "red harley female crested for sale", giving you guys much more exposure then it was ever possible just with the threas alone....although the threads are also indexed, so it's a double whammy.

**Marty** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 04:50 PM

I see few unhappy people. Feel free to comment why you don't like the classifieds.

**Marty** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-09-2008, 05:52 PM

Now that the site is almost done, I have to start working on increasing the participation a little

Docmurder · #6 (**permalink**) 09-20-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty

Now that the site is almost done, I have to start working on increasing the participation a little

just my opininion but personally I haven't been posting much on this forum anymore since you started charging for the classifieds section. I have since started posting regularly on another forum that offers free classifieds. Im sure you knew you would lose some interest in the site because of it but hopefully it works out for you. I thought I would give you my reason though.

**Riverside Reptiles** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-20-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Docmurder

just my opininion but personally I haven't been posting much on this forum anymore since you started charging for the classifieds section. I have since started posting regularly on another forum that offers free classifieds. Im sure you knew you would lose some interest in the site because of it but hopefully it works out for you. I thought I would give you my reason though.

Actually we've added about 1,000 new members since then. So, it's worked out pretty well IMO. I don't think that charging $1 for a classified ad to help support the site has had much of a negative effect at all except to cut back on the people selling junk animals who are too cheap to dish out a buck. Sorry to hear that you'd rather give up quality content for free classifieds. But to each his own I suppose.

cliff_f · #8 (**permalink**) 09-20-2008, 11:29 PM

I think the classifieds have worked out great. Just shows how much of a cheap ass someone people can be. They think having to spend a dollar to sell animals and also to keep a top quality site running is to much. People only think about thier self and not all the work and money that goes into them being able to use these services. ME ME ME.

**Marty** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-21-2008, 12:06 AM

Cliff, you bring a tear to my eye

. If anything the new classifieds serverd a purpose to weed out the 'not so serious' sellers. I don't think I'd blink twice about paying a buck if I'm selling a gecko for $200. And if you're selling a gecko for $10 and paying a buck is too much, then PM me and I'll throw some credits your way.

Ethan, you're being very modest. We've added almost 3000 new members since then! We're getting around 300 new registrations every month

jadis · #10 (**permalink**) 09-21-2008, 01:56 PM

hi room its nice to be here

need more buzz partners