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09-01-2009, 05:55 AM

I am new to this but want to know if 68classifieds can be used as a Directory? this will be replacing a joomla module which included google maps and other directory features. It looks like there would have to be some serious code hacks for this to be utilised as a directory. Are there online examples?
Thanks
Hans

Mike-N-Tosh · 09-01-2009, 07:19 AM

Many folks are and have used 68 Classifieds as a directory. There are modules available for things such as Google Maps.

Not quite sure what you mean by needing "serious code hacks" as a directory and classifieds have the same basic structure:
Categories/subcategories
listings under those categories
Owner information of those listings
Contact information for those listings

seymourjames · 09-01-2009, 08:34 AM

Its pretty straightforward. The main thing is to suppress the price field. You may also want to remove one link (more ads from seller) from an individual listing. Apart from that I can't see a big difference. Structurally it is very similar as Mike points out.

Lhotch · 09-01-2009, 08:42 AM

Here is one of my sites used for a directory of sorts, dynofacts.com

***Eric Barnes*** · 09-01-2009, 09:37 AM

Here is another few sites setup as a directory:
CGIExpo
PHP Scripts - phpExpo.com
ClassifiedMods

byronecho · 09-02-2009, 02:47 AM

Thanks! Great response.

As I said I am a novice � our IT guy set this up and has now bowed out due to RSI/exhaustion leaving me with the job of getting it up.

We are an independent small community newspaper in Byron Bay, Australia, and the job is quite urgent as we have sold featured listings already as part of a web/print package.

I need to skin this, integrating it with an existing PHP pdf script that is currently the home page:
Echo 1-09-2009 pg01, Local News - mullumbimby high school, wilsons creek, fire, school, students, mullumbimby - 24_1301

I can provide design mock ups

Thankfully the IT guy gave me all access to Cpanel so it shouldn't be a problem

Any one out there up for the job or know someone?
Again, many thanks, great to see an active community here.
Hans

Mike-N-Tosh · 09-02-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byronecho

Any one out there up for the job or know someone?
Again, many thanks, great to see an active community here.
Hans

You can contact me directly through my website if you are interested in getting a quote for your project. Just follow the link in my signature.

09-01-2009, 05:55 AM	#1
byronecho Guest Posts: n/a	Can 68classifieds be used as a Directory? I am new to this but want to know if 68classifieds can be used as a Directory? this will be replacing a joomla module which included google maps and other directory features. It looks like there would have to be some serious code hacks for this to be utilised as a directory. Are there online examples? Thanks Hans

09-01-2009, 07:19 AM	#2
Mike-N-Tosh 68 Evangelist & Developer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,688 Rep Power: 48	Many folks are and have used 68 Classifieds as a directory. There are modules available for things such as Google Maps. Not quite sure what you mean by needing "serious code hacks" as a directory and classifieds have the same basic structure: Categories/subcategories listings under those categories Owner information of those listings Contact information for those listings __________________ Mike-N-Tosh IndianaPC.org - A community website (v3.1.10 Developer - heavily modified) Sandbox (v3.1.10, v4.0.9, 4.1.5) Visit My blog for tips, tricks, tutorials, reviews for 68 Classifieds as well as my store with Templates, Mods & Docs Web Hosting \| Web Design & Development \| 68 Classifieds Customizations I am not a 68C employee, just a user and try to help out

09-01-2009, 08:34 AM	#3
seymourjames All Hands On Deck Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,430 Rep Power: 36	Its pretty straightforward. The main thing is to suppress the price field. You may also want to remove one link (more ads from seller) from an individual listing. Apart from that I can't see a big difference. Structurally it is very similar as Mike points out. __________________ TemplateCodes.com

09-01-2009, 08:42 AM	#4
Lhotch Coder Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,689 Rep Power: 114	Here is one of my sites used for a directory of sorts, dynofacts.com __________________ Larry What I post here should be used only as a guide to point you in the right direction. If the code I post doesnt make any sense or work as posted then you should spend more time reading the various manuals and tutorials so it does make sense and you can tweak it to work. A sure fire way to get yourself in trouble is to implement changes you dont have an intimate understanding of. Im happy to help, but I am not here to teach you to code or create your site for you.

09-01-2009, 09:37 AM	#5
*Eric Barnes* 68 Classifieds Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 5,249 Rep Power: 122	Here is another few sites setup as a directory: CGIExpo PHP Scripts - phpExpo.com ClassifiedMods __________________ Eric Barnes 68 Classifieds Developer Please do not send me a private message asking for support. Instead use these open forums or our ticket system. Customer Area \| Issue Tracker \| Documentation \| 68C Mods \| Submit a Ticket \| 68 @ Twitter \| My Modules

09-02-2009, 02:47 AM	#6
byronecho Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Gracias Thanks! Great response. As I said I am a novice � our IT guy set this up and has now bowed out due to RSI/exhaustion leaving me with the job of getting it up. We are an independent small community newspaper in Byron Bay, Australia, and the job is quite urgent as we have sold featured listings already as part of a web/print package. I need to skin this, integrating it with an existing PHP pdf script that is currently the home page: Echo 1-09-2009 pg01, Local News - mullumbimby high school, wilsons creek, fire, school, students, mullumbimby - 24_1301 I can provide design mock ups Thankfully the IT guy gave me all access to Cpanel so it shouldn't be a problem Any one out there up for the job or know someone? Again, many thanks, great to see an active community here. Hans

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