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Basic how-to for postings
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How do I post a free posting?
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How can I edit my posting?
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How soon does my posting expire?
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How can I delete my posting?
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How often can I post?
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How can I post anonymously and still receive responses?
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I have not received the email to self-publish my free posting, what should I do?
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I self-published my posting but I don't see it on the list?
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Can I add a picture to my posting?
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Can I add HTML tags or URLs in my posting?
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terms of use
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privacy policy
More guidelines
• What kind of postings are prohibited?
• What should I do if someone harasses me by posting a prank posting?
• What recourse is there for a transaction gone wrong or a person/post that is not being honest?
• I saw a posting that really stunk, and I want to respond - can I?
• I saw this great posting 6 months ago and would like to see it again. Can I?
• Where can I advertise my services/business on IndyTrader?
• Can I put a link in my for sale or tickets available posting to an auction site like ebay?
How do I post a free posting?
The best way to post a free posting is to visit our home page and click on "post to classifieds". It's located on the left-hand side of the page in the shaded area. Fill out our online form and proceed from there.
All free postings are self-service, which works like this:
1. fill out the posting form and submit your posting.
2. you'll receive an email containing a link to an online form.
3. this form will allow you make last-minute changes and then self-publish your posting.
4. once self-published, your posting will appear on the site within 15 minutes.
5. keep your email, because you can use the link later to edit or delete the posting at any time.
6. if you lose or delete this email, and need it later, you can have it resent.
Posting from a IndyTrader account will allow you to post, edit, delete, and repost without requiring the self-publishing email.
How can I edit my posting?
Edits for postings are self-service. If you posted while logged in to your account, you can edit your posting from your account homepage.
Otherwise, use the link provided in the same self-posting email you used originally to self-post. If you can't find this, try having it re-sent.
Note: Editing your post will not bring it to the top of the list. You'll need to post a new listing for that (please, no more often than every 48 hours).
How soon does my posting expire?
45 days
How can I delete my posting?
If you posted while logged in to your account, you can delete your posting from your account homepage.
Otherwise, use the same link provided in the self-posting email that you used to post the ad originally. If you can't find this, try having it re-sent.
Please note, all postings are automatically deleted upon expiration.
How do I repost my posting?
You'll need to submit a new posting. We CAN NOT repost a free listing for you.
How often can I post?
You may post to one category, no more often than every 48 hours.
If you've lost the email that allows you to manage/remove your post, you can have it resent here: http://www.IndyTrader.org/cgi-bin/resend.
How can I post anonymously and still receive responses?
When submitting a posting, you are asked to provide your email address.
We've provided two options for you under this field:
1. Your email address appears in your posting just as you have typed it.
2. No email address is shown at all - you'll need to provide contact information in the "Other ways people should contact you" box.
I have not received the email to self-publish my free posting, what should I do?
If you have successfully submitted your posting, but have not received the email to self-publish your post:
• If you are using an online email account, please check your bulk mail folder.
• You may have entered your email address incorrectly on the posting form -- it only takes one typo!
• Your email provider may be experiencing delays, or be having trouble connecting to IndyTrader.org for mail.
Don't worry, you can always have your self-posting email re-sent.
Posting from an IndyTrader account will allow you to post without requiring the self-publishing email.
I self-published my posting but I don't see it on the list?
For free postings it takes approximately 15 minutes from the time you self-publish the posting until it appears on the site. If your posting does not appear in the category where you posted it, try to REFRESH or RELOAD your browser. The refresh/reload option is usually located along the top of your browser. If you do not see it there, try clicking the right button on your mouse or F5. If you do not refresh/reload, you might not be seeing the most current version of the page and you will not see your posting.
Can I add a picture to my posting?
In some categories, you will be offered the option to Add Images to your posting during the posting process.
Additionally, you can do that using the HTML tag, but the picture must already be on a site someplace. There are many free web hosting sites on the internet where you can upload your picture, just type in "free web hosting" into your search engine. Make sure that the site allows you to link to their site from another. If it's on a site, say on www.IndyTrader.org, in a directory called /about/pix, and named Pete.gif, you'd code: It'd look like an actual photo of Pete you see on the right. (The align and alt attributes are useful, but not necessary.)
If you do this, you're using HTML, so see the next question.
Can I add HTML tags or URLs in my posting?
Traditional processing, no HTML:
If you include a URL in the text, make sure you also include the http:// in front of the URL or our system will not recognize it, and will not make it an active link.
You can use HTML in the posting body