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Tim_A + · 05-29-2008, 05:45 PM

I've seen countless threads asking for this to be a feature, but every single one just gets ignored or swept under the carpet.

Why can't a user UPGRADE their advert to 'Featured' status without having to renew it??!!??

Having just released a V4.0.3 based site, i'm overwhelmed by the loss of income already, by people trying to make their adverts featured retrospectively, and bailing because it adds the renewal fee to it!

Perhaps the most annoying part, is that when they try to feature it... then back down, their advert is taken offline because their status is changed to 'Pending Payment'.

Seriously... this should be a standard feature of any classifieds site shouldn't it?

It's only since we've released our site to the public that we've realised all these bugs have been so important! I'm a huge fan of 68classifieds and the support, but c'mon guys, this should be standard surely?

Regards

Tim

Jon · 05-30-2008, 03:04 AM

Good idea - way overdue

Eric Barnes · 05-30-2008, 08:04 AM

This is the first I have heard of this idea. But maybe it was posted before and I missed it.

Anyway I guess the easiest way would be to add a new select field when they are in the upgrade/renew section that asks if they would like to renew a long with the extra features.

Tim_A + · 05-30-2008, 08:15 AM

Hi Eric,

I think that would be a great solution.

Is it something you're willing to develop?

There really are a lot of threads (I won't bother listing them

) asking for this, and we've proven already it causes loss of income.

I look forward to this resolution, for us personally it can't come soon enough

Eric Barnes · 05-30-2008, 08:17 AM

Yes I will add it in. Unfortunately I am teaching a class this weekend so will be missing in action until Monday. Then we get behind on support so it will probably be toward the end of next week.

Eric Barnes · 05-30-2008, 08:21 AM

Tim can you also submit a ticket with this request so I do not forget?

Tim_A + · 05-30-2008, 08:23 AM

No Problem

angler · 06-20-2008, 07:09 PM

Has this been fixed in 4.0.4?

Tim_A + · 06-20-2008, 07:26 PM

Yes

Check out the release notes in the Announcements forum

Haven't had time to check it yet though

angler · 06-22-2008, 04:02 AM

Thanks. I read the notes before but must of completely missed it.

05-29-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
Tim_A + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 236 Rep Power: 25	V4.0.3 - I can't believe this isn't a feature yet! I've seen countless threads asking for this to be a feature, but every single one just gets ignored or swept under the carpet. Why can't a user UPGRADE their advert to 'Featured' status without having to renew it??!!?? Having just released a V4.0.3 based site, i'm overwhelmed by the loss of income already, by people trying to make their adverts featured retrospectively, and bailing because it adds the renewal fee to it! Perhaps the most annoying part, is that when they try to feature it... then back down, their advert is taken offline because their status is changed to 'Pending Payment'. Seriously... this should be a standard feature of any classifieds site shouldn't it? It's only since we've released our site to the public that we've realised all these bugs have been so important! I'm a huge fan of 68classifieds and the support, but c'mon guys, this should be standard surely? Regards Tim __________________ V4.0.9 Developer Last edited by Tim_A; 05-29-2008 at 06:36 PM.

05-30-2008, 03:04 AM	#2
Jon Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 14	Good idea - way overdue __________________ Version 4.0.9 Developer Last edited by Jon; 05-30-2008 at 03:07 AM. Reason: Posted in wrong thread

05-30-2008, 08:04 AM	#3
Eric Barnes 68 Classifieds Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 5,489 Rep Power: 135	This is the first I have heard of this idea. But maybe it was posted before and I missed it. Anyway I guess the easiest way would be to add a new select field when they are in the upgrade/renew section that asks if they would like to renew a long with the extra features. __________________ Eric Barnes 68 Classifieds Developer Customer Area \| Issue Tracker \| Documentation \| 68C Mods \| 68 @ Twitter \| My Modules

05-30-2008, 08:15 AM	#4
Tim_A + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 236 Rep Power: 25	Hi Eric, I think that would be a great solution. Is it something you're willing to develop? There really are a lot of threads (I won't bother listing them ) asking for this, and we've proven already it causes loss of income. I look forward to this resolution, for us personally it can't come soon enough __________________ V4.0.9 Developer Last edited by Tim_A; 05-30-2008 at 08:15 AM. Reason: my spelling's rubbish!

05-30-2008, 08:17 AM	#5
Eric Barnes 68 Classifieds Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 5,489 Rep Power: 135	Yes I will add it in. Unfortunately I am teaching a class this weekend so will be missing in action until Monday. Then we get behind on support so it will probably be toward the end of next week. __________________ Eric Barnes 68 Classifieds Developer Customer Area \| Issue Tracker \| Documentation \| 68C Mods \| 68 @ Twitter \| My Modules

05-30-2008, 08:21 AM	#6
Eric Barnes 68 Classifieds Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 5,489 Rep Power: 135	Tim can you also submit a ticket with this request so I do not forget? __________________ Eric Barnes 68 Classifieds Developer Customer Area \| Issue Tracker \| Documentation \| 68C Mods \| 68 @ Twitter \| My Modules

05-30-2008, 08:23 AM	#7
Tim_A + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 236 Rep Power: 25	No Problem __________________ V4.0.9 Developer

06-20-2008, 07:09 PM	#8
angler Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 21	Has this been fixed in 4.0.4?

06-20-2008, 07:26 PM	#9
Tim_A + Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 236 Rep Power: 25	Yes Check out the release notes in the Announcements forum Haven't had time to check it yet though __________________ V4.0.9 Developer

06-22-2008, 04:02 AM	#10
angler Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 21	Thanks. I read the notes before but must of completely missed it.

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