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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost to post a classified ad?
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It's free! Posting classified ads is free, regardless of the category or region
in which the ad is posted.
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Is an accout required to post a classified ad?
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Yup. See below for instructions on how to create a free account.
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How do I create an account?
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To create an account, please visit the
logon page: Please fill out only the bottom section titled "Create New Account".
You won't do anything with the top section titled "Existing Account". You will need
to put in your email address, password, select your default region, check the box
to agree to terms and conditions and privacy policy, and then click the "Create
Account" button and not the "Login" button, as shown in this image. Once you have filled that information out, you will
receive a verification email (you may need to check your "Junk/Spam" folder).
Click the link in the verification email, and you will be able to login and post
ads.
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I have an account, but I can't login. Help!
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Please make sure you have created an account (see above) and that you have verified
that account by clicking on the link in the verification email. Also, ensure you
are filling out the "Existing Account" section and not the "Create
a New Account" section, as shown in this
image. See below for instructions how resetting your password, if necessary.
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How do I reset my password?
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Please note your password is case sensitive. If you need to reset your password,
please visit the password
reset page and
follow the instructions there.
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How do I post a classified ad?
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To create a new classified ad, click the "Post New Ad" button. This will
take you to the ad creation page. When posting an ad, several fields are required
and can only contained certain types of data. You must select a region, category,
and put something in the title, description and price boxes. The price box can only
have numbers in it (eg 5.00). If any of these requirements are not met, you should
see a message detailing the problem. If you don’t have any images to post to your
ad, click the “Preview” button. To post an image to your ad, first click on the
"Click Here to Add Images" button. The image uploader will appear. Next
you can either click the "Browse" button on the upper left hand corner
of the image uploader, or you can click on the box inside the uploader that says
"Click Browse to add Photo". Both of those buttons will allow you to select
an image off your computer. Once you have selected the image(s) you would like to
upload, click the "Preview Ad" button. This will show you how your ad
will look when it is posted. If everything looks good, click the "Looks Good!
Post Ad" button. If you need to make any changes, click the "Whoops! Edit
Ad." Button.
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How do I edit my classified ad?
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To edit your classified ad, login to your account. You will see a list of your classified
ads. On the right side of this list is an "Edit" icon. It looks like a
small pencil. Click on the "Edit" icon of the classified ad you wish to
submit. You are now on the ad edit screen. You can make changes to the ad here.
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How do I delete my classified ad?
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To delete a classified ad, login to your account. You will see a list of all your
classified ads. This list shows all your classified ads and some information about
them. The column farthest to the right has a "delete" icon. Click on the "Delete"
icon and you will receive a confirmation message asking if you want to delete the
ad. On the confirmation message, click on the "Get rid of it." button, and your
add will be deleted. .
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How long will my classified ad be posted?
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Ads are valid for 90 days. After 90 days you will be given the option to repost
the ad for another 90 days, and so on until you delete the ad or choose not to repost
it.
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Why was my classified ad flagged?
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Ads are flagged for a variety of reasons, most commonly for being similar to or
a duplicate of an ad you already have posted. Feedback from our users has overwhelmingly
indicated that they do not like seeing duplicate ads. Therefore, they are not allowed.
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My classified ad's status is "Pending". What the heck does that mean?
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Ads are available on the site immediately after posting, but will go through an
approval process. It is during this process that the classified ad is in the "Pending"
status. The process usually only takes a few minutes, and your classified ad is
viewable during it. This process simply helps ensure the classified ad does not
violate any of our terms of use, spam, etc guidelines. If the classified ad violates
any of the guidelines, it is removed. If it is not in violation it will automatically
be moved from the "Pending" status to the "Posted" status.
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My classified ad's status is "Waitin on you!". Huh?
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It is in the "Preview" mode. You just need to check out if all the information
is correct and finish submitting it. Follow the instructions above for editing an
ad.
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I want to post a classified ad, but don't see my city/region. Can you add it?
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Maybe. Submit your region and we'll consider it!
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I want to post a classified ad, but don't see an appropriate category for my item.
Can you add it?
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Perhaps. Submit your category and we'll think about
it!
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Do you have any funny videos about FreeClassifieds.com?
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It just so happens we do, thank you for asking. Check out this FreeClassifieds.com video.
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