New classifieds

[EScanlon]

Nope, that next to last post of yours is gold. Let's get some more input.

Someone mentioned problems logging in, I had no problems, anyone have problems?

Thanks Capt.

E

[Captain Obvious]

I poked around the new classifieds today, and I wanted to say thanks for the work being done.

I saw the "Recently Added", and that's OK. I'd still rather have a "sort by posting date" button on all the search results.

I can't figure out what is the default sort order? If I hit "Search" from the home page without entering anything into any of the filter drop downs... What's the sort order on the results? I get 382 results and I can't figure out how they're sorted...

Also, I couldn't find the map. I'm OK with that, but some of the bells and whistles craving members of the forum might be disappointed? :paranoid:

[az240z]

I continue to have problems logging on. I tried to reset my password but it didn't work.

[Mike]

Comment removed site adjusted for Mobile version so search was better.

Hi Taz, do you like the mobile version? I've been considering removing it because I don't like using it on my iPad. I didn't realize some users may want to use it on their phones... Let me know what you think. It doesn't take me any extra time to keep it online because it's a simple flag in my code.

[Mike]

Man the new classifieds suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you mean the new classifieds are SICK!!

[Mike]

So is anyone in a position to make changes to that forum reading this one?

Yes, me. I put the entire new classified system together in my free time. FYI, I'm reading the thread and will take every recommendation into consideration. I especially like the comments about how to make the classifieds easier to use. Usability isn't always the top priority when trying to make something work but it was a major consideration when putting this together. Layout, process, search results, organization is all pretty flexible.

[Mike]

I continue to have problems logging on. I tried to reset my password but it didn't work.

az240z, it looks like there are a limited number of users who cannot log in for some reason. I'm looking into the database to see why this is the case.... It seems to be a problem for some of the imported users. I'm still trying to find out why it's only a select few of the users.

[Mike]

I poked around the new classifieds today, and I wanted to say thanks for the work being done.

Your welcome.

I saw the "Recently Added", and that's OK. I'd still rather have a "sort by posting date" button on all the search results. I can't figure out what is the default sort order? If I hit "Search" from the home page without entering anything into any of the filter drop downs... What's the sort order on the results? I get 382 results and I can't figure out how they're sorted...

By default all search results are sorted by posting date, newest first. However, the "Featured" ads are always shown first in the list (highlighted with a yellowish background). Then standard listings are shown...

Also, I couldn't find the map. I'm OK with that, but some of the bells and whistles craving members of the forum might be disappointed? :paranoid:

I removed the map until we get more posts. The problem is our old software didn't have a location field so none of the legacy ads were showing up on the map.

m

[Captain Obvious]

By default all search results are sorted by posting date, newest first. However, the "Featured" ads are always shown first in the list (highlighted with a yellowish background). Then standard listings are shown...

Ah HA! That's what I thought!! I was starting to think I was losing it!

Let me tell you the full story of what I did earlier today... I went to the home page and hit the Search button. Didn't put anything in the drop down boxes. I was presented with 382 results that seemed to be sorted by posting date. I was thinking "Woo Hoo! They did it!! Posted by date is the default". Then I hit the "category" sort button and the were sorted by category (no surprise there), but then I wanted to go back to sort by date, and..... There's no way to do that? Haha! It's a one way street.

Not only that, but it stuck. I'm assuming it's in my cookie somewhere because even if I close the browser and start again, it doesn't revert back to the default sort by date. The only time it was sorted by date was the very first time. Isn't software wonderful?

As for the featured results being on top, I don't care for it. I'm not sure what the criteria is for "featured", but there's featured stuff in the list from 2006. I find it disconcerting to be scrolling down through a list of items only to have the dates reset halfway down the list. My thoughts on this are unless someone is paying for special attention (featured), then I would skip it alltogether. And if it is a pay service, I would have it time out... You get 30 days of featured top of list for $$. After that, you're in with the rest of the unclean.

There's got to be other people besides me who have input into the new site... Here's your chance!! Speak up!!

And Mike... THANKS!!!

[Mike]

Ah HA! That's what I thought!! I was starting to think I was losing it!

You and me both!! j/k

Let me tell you the full story of what I did earlier today... I went to the home page and hit the Search button. Didn't put anything in the drop down boxes. I was presented with 382 results that seemed to be sorted by posting date. I was thinking "Woo Hoo! They did it!! Posted by date is the default". Then I hit the "category" sort button and the were sorted by category (no surprise there), but then I wanted to go back to sort by date, and..... There's no way to do that? Haha! It's a one way street.

I guess you could just run the search again... But, it's not a bad idea I'll see if I can add a link to the listing to go back to a sort by date...

Not only that, but it stuck. I'm assuming it's in my cookie somewhere because even if I close the browser and start again, it doesn't revert back to the default sort by date. The only time it was sorted by date was the very first time. Isn't software wonderful?

Oh, this is a new one to me. Let me see if there's a way to force it to date on a per user basis. Do you have an option for that in your user settings?

As for the featured results being on top, I don't care for it. I'm not sure what the criteria is for "featured", but there's featured stuff in the list from 2006. I find it disconcerting to be scrolling down through a list of items only to have the dates reset halfway down the list. My thoughts on this are unless someone is paying for special attention (featured), then I would skip it alltogether. And if it is a pay service, I would have it time out... You get 30 days of featured top of list for $$. After that, you're in with the rest of the unclean.

Yea, it's a paid upgrade, I think it's a buck fifty to put your ad on top. I selected a few of the old ones and gave them free upgrades, which is why you see them listed as featured ads. I've been considering the removal of "Featured Ads" actually... there is not going to be enough revenue to justify the confusion behind it...... hmm...

There's got to be other people besides me who have input into the new site... Here's your chance!! Speak up!!

And Mike... THANKS!!!

Yes... no problem! I'm glad we can provide a service like this. It's been fun programming it anyway... I apprecite your interaction and constructive criticism and will be making a few changes to http://datsunclassifieds.com over the next few days..

m

[hls30.com]

One thing I noticed several days ago, in listing a part, there is a call for only one year in the form though a part usually fits several years...My NOS center vent for instance!

[hls30.com]

12/7/1012 7pm EST-The Classifieds are being worked on and this may temporarily play havoc with the site-this is temporary, and we apologize for the intrusion!

Will