GeoClassifieds

Web Server Support

Capability to run on both Unix and Windows web servers.

Scalability

Scalable to offer an unlimited number of ads, visitors and users. Limitations are based solely upon your web server's capacity.
Unlimited categories and subcategories with an admin tool to manage their name, description and hierarchy. Add category specific questions in the form of custom dropdown boxes, custom checkboxes, and text fields.

Graphical User Interface

Powerful administration interface that gives the admin complete control over all aspects of the site with ease.
Unique data fields connected to each category. This allows you to connect as many of your own data fields to categories and their child categories as you like. Child categories inherit data field questions from their parents making management easier.
Each main category (category with no parent category above them) can have its own category specific look and genre. Completely change the look of each category page or just the header area…complete flexibility.
Create a distinct design for every page of the site if you like, or use one default design to be used on every page. It can be as complex or simple as you would like, just as an Enterprise level piece of software should be.
Optionally show the total number of ads in brackets for each category and each subcategory.
Three special "logged in/logged out" modules which allow you to display one set of html design when the user is logged in and another set of html when the user is logged out. One use could be to show one navigation bar before they log in and another with different buttons after they log in.
Category tree is optionally displayed at the top and/or bottom of each page that indicates the user's current location and allows the user to quick jump between the category hierarchy.
Search results pages generate quick links to other results pages when the number of ads exceed the max number the admin designates to be shown on any given page.
"Back to" buttons displayed on various pages such as "edit ad" and "place ad" pages.
User can show a "SOLD" sign next to their ad after it sells. This helps you, as the admin, to market your site by showing that your current customers are selling their items from using your site.
"Tell-a-friend" button on each ad display page allows visitors to fill out a form to send to their friends that they know may be interested in that ad.
Insert your "User Agreement" text in the admin, which will display on the registration page. This forces users to click "I agree" before registration will be completed.
Help buttons are located throughout the program to assist users in making decisions or to better explain a certain function.

Customization

HTML template-based program allows for a truly customizable appearance for each page of the site. Take a look at our current Enterprise Version customers to see its versatility.
Categories and subcategories pages can have their own unique appearance. For example, you may want to change up the header of the "automobiles" category to show a collage of vehicles, but then show collage of electric devices in the header of the "electronics" category.
Complete variable control over the ad display page to include fonts, colors, and fields. Place fields wherever you want them on the page.
Add as many extra questions as you would like to the ad display page including blank text boxes, custom checkboxes and custom dropdown boxes. Optionally give the seller an "other" box to fill in if none of your dropdown values meet their criteria.
Checkboxes save the seller time when placing their ad. They allow the seller to display certain features of their item very neatly and cleanly within the body of the ad. For example, in the automobiles category you can list typical auto features such as "automatic transmission", "cd player", etc. The seller clicks the radio button and that feature is automatically assigned to their ad…no typing!
Complete variable control over all site text and backgrounds including text colors, fonts (including bold, italic, etc.), background colors.
Can replace GeoClassifieds standard buttons with your own buttons.

Fee-Based Features

Admin can enter as many price plans and user groups as they desire.
Offer free listings, fee-based listings, or registration based listings.
Admin can optionally accept payment for ad placements by Cash, Check, Paypal, WorldPay, Credit Card (Authorize.net), or Money Order.
Optionally charge users for posting ads.
Optionally charge users for renewing their ads.
Optionally give "credits" to users upon registration, which allow for free ad placements. You can manually assign "credits" to users at a later time for referring others to your site, or as a special promotion, etc.
Optionally allow credits to be used for ad renewals.
Optionally place cash, check, or money order paying ad renewals on hold until payment is received.
Limit the max number of ads a seller can have at any given time.
Optionally charge sellers extra for having their ads ranked better.
Optionally charge sellers extra for being a featured ad.
Optionally charge sellers extra for bolding their ad. This feature allows you to also change the font color and background to really make these ads stand out.
Optionally charge sellers extra for each picture they upload.
Charge sellers based on the length of time they want to display their ad.
Charge sellers based on price field of the ad.
Charge users extra for using an "attention getter". You can use the default GeoClassifieds attention getters or add your own.
Limit the number of characters used in the Ad Title and the Ad Description.
Limit the number of pictures that the seller can upload.
Taxes are attached to each state and/or country and charged according to the state/country and the tax attached to that state/country. The admin is given the choice to charge tax by state or country.

Ad Display Preferences and Features

Optional display of a "splash page" when user goes to place an ad. Can be used to advertise another product, review a price plan, etc.
Font variables and display settings are unique for each page of the site and therefore allow for optional settings for the same item on each page.
Allow sellers to select from a predetermined dropdown list the number of days they want to post their ad. Charge them based upon the length of time they choose.
Turn on/off the ad counter on the front page for each category.
Turn on/off the ad counter on the sub pages for each subcategory.
Monitor and track each seller's ads and transactions through the user section of the admin.
Populate your own states/provinces dropdown box.
Populate your own countries dropdown box.
Multiple ways for admin to display the ad tables while browsing. For example, admin can show certain columns category by category. Or, admin can show the Title and Description together or separate…etc.
Intelligent thumbnail scaling. The thumbnail size will be controlled from within the admin tool.
Control the size of thumbnails displayed while browsing. Featured ad thumbnails can be different size than newest ad thumbnails.
Admin can allow the seller to use html to place their ad.
Optionally show start and expiration dates within ad display.
Clickable seller link for buyers to contact the seller easily.
Contact Seller button on ad display page.
Seller's Other Ads button on ad display page.
Tell-a-friend button on ad display page.
Add to Favorites button on ad display page for buyers to watch this item.
Printer Friendly button on ad display page.
Mapquest button on ad display page that automatically maps the item for the buyer.
Sellers can upload up to the max number of photos that the admin has defined.
Seller can input a title to each photo uploaded. For example in the Real Estate category the seller may want to label their photos: Master Bedroom, Entry Hallway, Brick Fireplace, etc.
Admin can control the image file types allowed as well as maximum size of the uploaded image.
Seller has the ability to log in and modify their ad's title, description, photos, and even the category the item is located in.
Admin can optionally force sellers to place their ads in the lowest possible subcategory.
Admin can limit the number of characters that can be used in the ad.
Bad word filter screens ads for admin defined "bad words" and automatically replaces them with a substitute word.
Long word filter screens ads for words that have exceeded the admin defined maximum character limit.
Preview feature allows users to preview the contents of their ad and then make any necessary changes before actually placing the ad.
GeoClassifieds automatically assigns a unique ad number to each posted ad. This allows sellers to advertise and give out their ad number to site visitors who have the ability to search by ad number.
A "My Favorites" page is offered to users who want to bookmark certain items for later viewing. When selected the item is added and saved to their "my favorites" list for quick reference.
Each ad has a "times viewed" counter which indicates the number of times that item has been viewed by site visitors.
"Thank You" email sent to user when an ad is successfully (active/live/approved if necessary after payment) placed. Can be turned off in admin. The information will contain basic information about the ad.
All emails sent to users are customizable within the page administration provided by the admin facility.
Admin can strip HTML from ads by choosing the tags you want removed within the "allowed html" section of the admin tool.

Expiration of Ads

If allowed by admin, user can choose during the ad placement, the number of days before the ad will expire.
Automatic email notification to users notifying them that their ad is about to expire.
Expired ads automatically purge from the database after 30 days.
User can view their expired ads in their personal password-protected account.

Ad Filters

Valuable feature that allows buyers to set up personal search criteria so that when an ad is placed by a seller that meets the buyer's search criteria, an immediate and automatic email notification is sent out to the buyer with a link back to the ad. The buyer may select which categories to filter and/or keywords that will be used to search the title and description of all newly placed ads.
Users can set up as many search filters as they would like.
Users can log in to their personal account to view and delete their current ad filters.

Personal Messaging System

Messaging system that logs messages from other users. Allows for public and private messaging. The user has three options to communicate with other users.
"Public Communication" exposes the user's email address to other users and opens communications to emails.
"Semi-Private Communication" does not allow for the user's email address to be exposed to others, although the message notification is sent through email. Allows the user to answer through the messaging system if they wish.
"Completely Private Communication" allows the users to communicate with each other through the GeoClassifieds messaging system, but not through email. Users will login to receive and reply to all communications.

Search Capabilities

Ability to deactivate the standard search page and insert your own customized search page.
Search page that allows for searches by category, subcategory, keyword, titles & descriptions, titles only, descriptions only, whole word matches, partial word matches, price range, and by ad number.
An enhanced search is available while browsing categories or ads. In this case, category specific questions become searchable values.
User can choose to browse recently placed ads posted in the last 24 hrs, one week, two weeks or three weeks.
Browse results tables can be sorted by clicking on the appropriate columns header. For example, Titles can be sorted alphabetically, or Prices can be sorted numerically, etc.
Ability to reverse sort desired columns.
Additional Quicksearch module can be conveniently placed anywhere and on any php page. Module allows for search by keyword and category.

User Registration

Simple one page registration process.
Ability to create as many user groups as you want. When a user registers they will have the option to enter a "promotional code" that you create. This allows you to advertise radio spots to some groups with one code, newspaper spots with another code, and etc. You can then assign a different pricing plan to each group. If the registrant does not have a code, they will be placed in a default user group/price plan of your choice.
Admin can distribute Discount codes that are attached to Groups so that users can enter specific codes to get discounts when they place ads.
Optional email confirmation can be sent to confirm registration. If admin uses this approach, registration is not complete until the user clicks on the link within the email. This serves as a built-in email checker as well as a welcome message to the new registrant.
Optional immediate registration process where the user is automatically signed into their new account upon registration completion.
User facility within the admin keeps track of user's current ads, price plan, ad credits, and other pertinent user data.
Admin can limit the number of ads placed by users.
Ability to search the user database by username, last name, email address, company name, url, city, date joined, and more.
Ability to search for users based upon a registration date range or window.
Ability to display only suspended users.
Lost password routine emails the user's password to them.
Admin decides which registration fields are required and which are not. If the user fails to fill in a field, they are prompted to with an error message.
Users have the ability to update their registration info at any time.
Admin can view or modify the users data from the admin facility.
Admin can view all of the users transactions from the admin facility.
User can choose which fields they want to allow to be shown to other users on their ad display pages. If they want to maintain privacy, they have the ability to show only the personal information they want to.
Admin has ability to suspend users.
System automatically checks for duplicate usernames during registration.

Email Communication

Supports Sendmail on Unix servers.
Admin can send bulk emails to entire user database or to select user groups.
Users can email ads to friends by way of a form that is accessed from each ad display page.
Advanced email settings to accommodate for different hosting requirements.

International Capabilities

Ability for the admin to manually translate the entire site to as many languages as desired through the admin facility.
Currency tool allows for the display of multiple monetary prefixes and suffixes. (dollar sign, peso, etc.)
Admin can select from multiple date formats.
Ability to set up any number of countries.

Additional Miscellaneous Features

When removing an ad from the site the seller is presented with a short form to optionally give a reason for removal.
Exclusive "Signs & Flyers" module that allows a user to print out a sign or flyer for each of their ads. Form fields are pre-populated with the ad's data for quick printing. Each sign and flyer can contain your site's logo and url, therefore bringing more visitors to your site simply from your sellers attempting to advertise their own items.
Admin automatically notified by email of new ad postings
Admin can log in to the front side and browse the classified ads using his username and password. "Edit" and "Delete" buttons automatically appear next to each ad for the administrator's exclusive use.
Bad word filter automatically removes words deemed "bad" by the admin.
Quick stats displayed on the front page of admin.
Quick link to ads awaiting admin approval on front page of admin.
Easily control the creation and deletion of categories within the admin tool. You can add and delete categories and sub-categories. When deleting a category you can move the ads within that category to its parent category thus preserving the ad but still giving you the ability to remove unused categories.

Upgrades and Updates

You will receive FREE updates for one year from the date of purchase.
Discounted upgrades for current GeoClassifieds customers are available. If you have the Basic, Full, or Premier version, please contact us for pricing information on upgrading to GeoClassifieds Enterprise Version.


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