New classifieds features

[Bibs]

You can now sort categories by price, date added, date modified etc, all in ajax so no screen refresh.

eg - http://www.lotusforsale.com/ad-category/cars/

There's now a multiple image uploader on the listing page (again in ajax so nice and quick!)

[gt111]

Ajax?

[Bibs]

Think more computer, less kitchen...

[Bibs]

I've just added some 'sold' markers than now appear on the main page and also the individual ads.

 

 

You may have to refresh the page to see them as we run all the traffic for that site through Cloudflare.

[rocket63]

Nice

[Bibs]

It's the little things...

[Bibs]

Does anything think the map at the top of the classifieds should stay or go?

 

Not sure how useful it is myself anymore...

[Advantage]

I don't particularly like it. Mainly from a privacy point of view. It's fine to divulge address/location details to someone who is going to come and see the car, but to broadcast that information indiscriminately makes me uncomfortable. 

[Bibs]

Having a few issues with the classifieds this morning - you can view the ads here still for now - http://www.lotusforsale.com/ads

[Bibs]

Working fine again now

[Bibs]

Just added currency options to the classifieds, makes it much clearer

[Bibs]

Been a while but the classifieds has just had an upgrade

https://www.lotusforsale.com/

 

[Bibs]

Our classifieds have been running for over a decade now but would it be better if it was upgraded to include auctions which appear to be the thing right now? There would still be 'buy it now' prices for straight classifieds.

It's a bit of work to move it over but I'm happy to get it done if it'll be used

 

[jep]

I think you under utilise your classified ads. It is not highlighted enough on initial look at TLF.

Auction - perhaps but you probably don't have enough eyeballs to generate a decent price for the seller. Worth a go but suspect prices will be soft, as most auctions are even with a large subscription base. Good for buyers.

Justin

 

[Bibs]

We have about 1,000 visitors a day on there. I appreciate it could be better highlighted but it does well in organic search as well as referrals from the forums. I'll have a look at making the links more visible.

[Escape]

I don't think upgrading to allow auction is worth the effort. There are plenty of sites for that, I see the TLF classifieds more as a way to sell to or buy from likeminded enthusiasts, with always room to barter.

[Bibs]

Myself and the mod team are often telling members that ads need to be placed in our classifieds. LFS has been running for over a decade now and has great SEO so it's a good option and while I, like most others, don't always read the rules it is a condition of membership to use that and not post in the forums. 

What would you folks prefer? Are the classifieds easy enough to use & understand or should we allow for sale adverts on the forums? Happy to take all opinions. Thank you

 

[Techyd]

What is the difference between posting on LFS and making a forum post for something you have for sale?  Is it linked to trading and/or license rules or is just a preferred thing to have done since the site is SEO and can result in better hits for the seller?

[Bibs]

2nd one, and we've always done it that way otherwise LFS is a bit of a waste of time. 

[Escape]

Honestly I think a classified section would be easier. Now you see something in the 'for sale' sections of the forum and then have to click another link to LFS to see the pictures and details. I do appreciate LFS has its own benefits and might score better in searches from those outside the forum.

[Bibs]

You can now add a video to a for sale advert! Example here...

https://www.lotusforsale.com/ads/2022-lotus-evora-gt410-sport-22/