How can I contact someone who has listed a classified ad?

Dan | | June 7, 2011

To contact a seller in the classifieds section, click through to the item’s listing.

On the right side of the page, you should find a box that looks like the following:

Click on the “Contact” tab to bring up an email form. This form serves as a way to contact the seller via the website.

Fill out the form and include a message expressing your interest in the item. When you’re ready to send your message, click the “Send Inquiry” button at the bottom.

How can I place an ad?

Dan | | June 7, 2011

To place an ad, first make sure you are logged into your account.

Once you are logged in, find the “Post an Ad” button in the top-right corner of the website.

For the first step, simply select the category from the drop down menu that best fits the item you’re selling. Click the “Go” button once you’ve made your selection. Please note that you are only allowed to select one category.

You’ll reach the next step asking for your contact and item details. Make sure to fill out each field, including ones marked with a *. The * represents required fields.

Once you’ve filled out and submitted your listing’s information, you’ll be asked to review your listing before we allow it to be posted. Make sure all of the information is correct before proceeding. You won’t get a chance to edit it until after it has been published.

When you click “Proceed”, your ad will be submitted for an administrator to review and publish the listing. You’ll receive an email with a link to your listing if it is approved, or an administrator may contact you with more details if it is not.

How can I edit my ad?

Dan | | June 7, 2011

You can easily edit your ad after its been published to make changes. First, sign into your account and find the welcome back box:

Click “Manage Ads”. This will bring you to a screen showing all of the ads that you have submitted to General Aviation News.

Find the listing you want to edit and click on the pencil icon under options.

You’ll be brought to a page where you can view all of the details of your listing and the ability to edit them. You can change any of your ad’s variables or update photos as you need. Click the “Update Ad” button at the bottom of the screen when you’re finished to save your changes.

How can I manage my ads?

Dan | | June 7, 2011

You can easily manage your ads by signing into your account and finding the welcome back box:

Click “Manage Ads”. This will bring you to a screen showing all of the ads that you have submitted to General Aviation News.

From here, you’re able to pause your ad campaign, make edits, or change the sold status of your item as you see fit.

How can I delete my ad?

Dan | | June 7, 2011

Users lack the ability to delete ads. However, you can pause your ad which will remove it from the website, but be retained in your account should you decide to re-run it in the future.

Sign into your account and finding the welcome back box:

Click “Manage Ads”. This will bring you to a screen showing all of the ads that you have submitted to General Aviation News.

Under options, you’ll find a small pause icon next to the pencil icon. Click the icon to pause your ad campaign. Note that when you pause your ad, you are unable to make changes to it. You will need to resume your ad listing before editing it.

How do I mark my ad as “sold”?

Dan | | June 7, 2011

You can mark your ad as “sold” to remove it from the classifieds section upon your successful sale.

To do so, sign into your account and inside the welcome back box:

Click “Manage Ads”. This will bring you to a screen showing all of the ads that you have submitted to General Aviation News.

Under options, click the “Mark Sold” link to remove your listing from the website. A copy will still remain in the classifieds section noting that it has been sold. If you choose to completely remove it from the classifieds section, click the pause icon under the options header.

How do I include pictures in my ad?

Dan | | April 20, 2011

You can easily add pictures to your ad after its been published. First, sign into your account and find the welcome back box:

Click “Manage Ads”. This will bring you to a screen showing all of the ads that you have submitted to General Aviation News.

Find the listing you want to edit and click on the pencil icon under options.

Scroll towards the bottom of the screen and you will see buttons that say “Add Image”, click on Choose File and add each picture individually (up to eight). You’re also able to edit and delete any existing photos you may have included with your ad. When you’re finished, click on the orange “Update Ad” button to save your changes.