Here are brief explanations for some of the questions that you may have about Oregon Classifieds. If you can not find your answer here, please use our Oregon Classifieds support forum.

There are also instructions available within the various forms.

Viewing & Searching, etc:
• How do I navigate through Oregon Classifieds?
• How do I see the full details for a particular ad?
• What is Email Ad to a friend?
• How do I contact someone who has posted a classified ad?

  Registration:
  

• How do I Signup/Register?
• How does Oregon Classifieds work?
• I forgot my password. Can I still logon?
• How long will my registration account remain on your system?

  Placing an Ad:
  

• How do I post an Ad?
• How much does it cost to post a Classified AD?
• How do I pay for my Classified AD?
• Can I use HTML coding within my ad?
• How do I add a photo to my classified ad?
• What should I put in the "Description" box?
• Why didn't my classified ad show up?
• How can I renew my AD?
• How can I use the paypal system to accept payment for my ad?

  Changes / Modifications:
  

• How do I modify my ad?
• How do I change my photo?
• How do I remove my ad?
• How can I mark my AD sold or closed?

How does Oregon Classifieds work?

On the front page for Oregon Classifieds, you will see our current sections. If you click on one of the section titles you will then be taken to the front page of that section. Clicking on the categories will bring up a list of all the ads within that category.

On the front page of each category section you will find a menu of categories which lists the number of ads within each subcategory. There is also a search box where you can search by keyword only or use various field options to produce a more focused search. Everyone can search or browse through our classified ads.

There is a also a navigation menu on the bottom of each page where you can choose to View By Category, List All Classifieds, or Search the Classifieds within that category. If logged in you will also find links to modify and delete (if permitted) your current ads. Navigation options various depending on whether you are registered and currently logged on, or if you are just browsing our classified ads.

If you want to post, modify, or delete an ad, you must first login to our system.

If you are a new user, you need to click on "Register/Signup". This is a quick and easy process that allows you to select a username and password. You will then need to "Create a Registration Account". This account will contain your contact information which will be used within your classified ads.

Once you have create your registration account, you can then modify this information at any time. You will only need to change your contact information in this account to have it integrated into any current ads. If you wish to receive a copy if your registration, please Login to your Account and choose the option to send a copy of your record.

Make a note of your username and password, because you will need to know both if you ever want to modify or delete your ad(s) in the future.

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How do I Signup/Register?

Prior to signup read our Terms of Use & Classified Ad Guidelines.

Signup is simple and easy! Type in your chosen username and password using the following guidelines:

• User Name - One word only, using 4-10 characters, with no spaces, using only a-z; case-sensitive.
• Password - Must be one word that contains 4-10 characters.

You can sign up for an account by clicking here: Signup / Register. Remember your username and password are case-sensitive. Therefore if you use the username of "JSmith" you must type in "JSmith" when you login. If you attempt to login using jsmith, or Jsmith it will not work.

Once you signup you will then need to login and create a Registration Account.

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How long will my registration account remain on your system?

Accounts that have not been active for 60 - 90 days may be removed to conserve our server space. If your account is removed, you can easily sign up again for a new account when you are again ready to place additional classified ads.

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I forgot my password. Can I still logon?

If you have forgotten your user name or password, you can our Password Lookup form. The script will e-mail your password to the e-mail address that you used when registering your account.

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How do I post an Ad?

Posting a Classified Ad is very easy using our database. Be sure to read our Classified Ad Guidelines for further information. Unlike many classified systems, with Oregon Classifieds you receive a full page ad!

You must be a registered user to post a Classified Ad. Prior to posting you must login using your username and password. This is necessary to match your registration information with your classified ad.

If you have already created your registration account, login and proceed with steps 4 & 5. If you are new to Oregon Classifieds, follow all the steps below:

1. Signup as a new user by choosing "Sign Up" from the menu.
   (See How do I Signup/Register?)

2. Login using your new username and password.

3. Create your Registration Account. This will provide your contact information within each classified ad.

4. Choose "Place Ad" from the menu. Complete the form presented following any instructions or guidelines provided.

5. You should then see an acknowledgement page if your ad was successfully added.

6. Your Ad will not be viewable by site visitors until payment is received and your Ad has been validated. Submit your payment a.s.a.p. using our payment options.

When you create your classified ad you will be asked whether there is an image. If you are uploading a photo to include in your classified be sure to your image be sure to answer "Yes". You can then simply choose the graphic from your hard drive. Your image will be renamed to match your AD ID #.

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How much does it cost to post a Classified AD?

Our fees vary depending on the section within Oregon Classifieds. See the Fee Chart available by viewing our Classified Fees.

There are several payment options available. Please note that your Classified must be prepaid. See Classified Fees for more information and to view our payment options.

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How do I pay for my Classified AD?

Please see our payment options.

If your payment is not received within 3 - 5 days your ad will be deleted from our system. Please note that your ad is not visible to our visitors until payment is received and your ad is validated.

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How can I use the paypal system to accept payments for my ads?

We've made it very easy to add payments options to your classified ad (depending on the category). When you place your ad simply choose Paypal as one of the possible payment options. When someone contacts you regarding your ad, you would then simply direct them to paypal.com to make their payment.

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How can I renew my AD?

Use our handy Classified Renewal form provided.

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Can I use HTML coding within my ad?

There are fields for each classified which will allow you to include your email or web url. You can not use HTML tags in the description boxes of your ad.

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How do I add a photo to my classified ad?

When placing your ad you will see an option to upload your graphic to our server. Simply choose the graphic from your hard drive and submit.

Announcements & Employment categories do not include photos.

Your images can be either a .gif or .jpg format, and they must meet our Graphic Specifications. If the maximum file size is exceeded your image will not be saved. A default graphic will appear if no photo is uploaded.

If you later decide to include a photo for your ad, you must submit your request using our Classified Renewal/Change form.

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How do I change my photo?

If you decide to change the graphic you are using, simply modify your ad and upload a new graphic.

If you have not already included a graphic you will need to use our Classified Renewal/Change form to submit the request to have you image viewable. You will also need to submit the appropriate fee.

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What should I put in the "Description" box?

There are various field options available when placing an ad in each section of our classifieds which help to provide all the details for your ad item. The description box is included to provide additional information or to briefly highlight the features of your item.

Please note that when visitors wish to "Send Classified Ad to a Friend" that the description will be included within the email. See our Description Specifications to see the options and number of characters for each section.

If you are posting an announcement your description field becomes very important. This is where you would place all additional information our visitors will want to know. For instance, if you are announcing a garage sale, be sure include the exact time and location of the garage sale and describe some of the items that will be available.

If you are searching for employment tell potential employers about the type of work you desire, your skills, education, experience, what salary level you are seeking, what geographic areas you would prefer to work in, and any other relevant information.

Offering employment? - Employment ads have become such a mystery over the past twenty years. So many classified ads contain incomplete information as to the qualifications needed for a job, the company name, job locations, etc. So employers now receive at times hundred of applications from those who may not have responded had they known all the details beforehand. It was once a common practice to research a company prior to submitting your resume. These days with most classified ads there is no mention of the company name, where they are located, the rate of pay, etc. to be able to make a decision of whether to apply for the job.

Employers wouldn't you rather provide your company name, job location, qualifications, experience, salary, etc. and narrow down your responses to only those who are both qualified and truly interested? Provide them with all the information needed to make a decision of whether to spend the time to create a cover letter, submit a resume, and wait anxiously for a response or possible interview.

If you are posting in Automotive or General Merchandise you will want to include the condition of the vehicle or merchandise. Provide as much detail as possible i.e. this item new, used, slightly used, used for one year, etc. Does this item come with manuals, instructions, or any type of warranty?

It's also a good idea to provide shipping information. Who pays for shipping and what costs and methods are being used. How soon will you ship the item? Are you able to deliver the item? If you deliver, what area are you willing to deliver to? Are there any fees for delivery?

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Why didn't my classified ad show up?

You Ad will not appear to visitors until your payment has been received and your ad validated. Once you payment is received your ad will be modified to show the correct Ad Start Date, and Expire Date. At that time your ad will also be validated and available for public viewing.

You can search for your ad using our various search feature or by displaying the list within each section. Ad are display in descending order according to the date the record becomes active.

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How do I modify my ad?

1. "Login" using your username and password.

2. Choose "Modify Ad" from the menu.

3. You will be taken to the "Search for Ad to Modify" page. Search for the record by typing in your ItemID in the keyword field or using any other search options provided or "List All".

4. Your search results will display a list of your ads within that category. Click in the radio button next to the ad you wish to modify and chose "Modify Ad"

5. A form will open will all the information contained within your record, simply change the current information to your new information. You only need to modify the fields that you want to change.

   Note you should NOT change the duration of your AD. Also be aware your record will need to be validated again prior to be available to the public.

6. Click "Modify Ad" button and your record will contain the updated information.

7. You should then see an acknowledgement page if your ad was successfully modified.

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How do I remove my ad?

We are not at this time allowing users to delete their ads. If your classified has been sold or closed, modify your record and check the box which says "Ad Closed". Depending on the section of your ad it will then either display a sold or closed gif image to advise visitors. Checking this box should keep you from receiving additional replies to your ad. Your ad will be displayed until the expiration date has been reached.

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How can I mark my AD sold or closed?

If your ad item is no longer available due to being sold or no longer available, you can modify your ad and mark it as such. There is a radio box available within the form where you can make this choice. When your ad is closed or item is sold it will then be marked as such using a small graphic. This will help to prevent additional responses for a sold item.

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How do I see the full details for a particular ad?

If you're viewing your search results from the short display format, you can see the details for any ad by clicking on the Item title which is highlighted in the row for that ad. You will then be taken to the full ad display which contains the detailed information.

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How do I contact someone who has posted a classified ad?

All classified ads contain a "Reply to Ad" link. Clicking on this link will display a form where you can send a message to the person who posted the ad. Emails are not displayed so we can provide privacy for our users. This prevents visitors from gathering email addresses from our site for other purposes.

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What is Email Ad to a friend?

This is an option available for those who wish a copy of the classified ad to be emailed to either themselves or to a friend. This feature is also a means of sending yourself a copy of your classified ad.

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How do I navigate through Oregon Classifieds?

Navigation is very easy within our classifieds. From the main page you will see a list of Sections and the categories within that section. Clicking on the section title will take you to a page which provides links to the various categories and a handy search box for that specific section. Here you have the options of searching by keyword or by various fields specific for each category.

On the top of each section page you will find a drop down menu which will quickly take you to the various category sections within our classifieds.

On the bottom of each ad page you will find another navigation menu. This menu will only contain links to features you have access to.

If you are logged into the system as a registered user this menu will provide the links to place an ad, modify an ad, etc. If you are not logged in you will see a different limited set of options shown to those who are just browsing our classifieds.

When viewing our classifieds you will first be presented with a short listing of the ads within each category. Ads are displayed in descending order according to the starting date. The number of ads displayed on each page will vary from 30 - 50. There is a handy menu which will help you to navigate through the various pages.

"View by Category" will display a list of subcategories with a count of ads within that subcategory.

"Browse All Ads" will list all ads within that category (short listings), depending on the section, will show basic information regarding the ad. To view the full page ad, you will click on the highlighted link of the title for that ad. This makes browsing ads very quick and easy.

Once you display a full page ad, you will then be able to use the options of viewing the next page, previous page, back to full listing, etc. This provides the option of viewing the full display of all the ads. This will also display ads within a specific search request and only show the ads meeting your search criteria.

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