Classified Ad Plug-In for vB4 - WHICH is BEST???

[NashChristian]

In years past, I thought that PhotoPost Classifieds was the best of the best in vB classifieds products, as long as you were willing to shell out the $$, however, looking at their integration for vB4 looks very generic and UGLY. The formatting of the text, and how the categories are listed, is not appealing at all.

PhotoPost does have cool attached photo handling, and a nifty zip code distance calculator, but I can't get past the lack of design with the text.

I'm also aware of MicroHellas, but I'm not sure that product is mature enough yet, as it still is in BETA stage. I researched the previous version from MicroHellas, which she says is a better product but she transfered the rights to vBHacks.com, but they can't even get their website working right yet, so I'm not going to buy a product from them.

I don't mind paying for quality, but with all the turmoil I've gone through so far upgrading to vB4, I NEED to make the wisest choice I can here.

What is the BEST vB4 classifieds add-on or product? Please only recommend one, which you are using it on a vB4 board. If possible, please give links to where I can see it active on your board and test drive it myself.

Thanks for the feedback!
Jeff

[m52]

I'm using Photopost Classifieds on my site, and it does what I need. I was using a different one, but the developer I think just let it go and hasn't updated it.... As far as I know.

Sure, maybe integration could be a bit better maybe, I wouldn't mind a few more features, but it does what my users need, which is enough I suppose

[NashChristian]

Originally Posted by m52

I'm using Photopost Classifieds on my site, and it does what I need. I was using a different one, but the developer I think just let it go and hasn't updated it.... As far as I know.

Sure, maybe integration could be a bit better maybe, I wouldn't mind a few more features, but it does what my users need, which is enough I suppose

Thanks for the feedback, got a link I can check out?

[m52]

Originally Posted by NashChristian

Thanks for the feedback, got a link I can check out?

http://www.eurocca.net/forums/pp-classifieds/

[Videx]

Ya, it's not like there's a lot of choice right now. Those are the only two games in town. I have pp classifieds ready to go, but MicroC was so easy to install (as a product) that it's been in place for a month or two now.

[NashChristian]

Which is better for listing services for hire, instead of products for sale?

[Videx]

Oh, no question PhotoPost is better. But it's also a lot more trouble.

[NashChristian]

Originally Posted by Videx

Oh, no question PhotoPost is better. But it's also a lot more trouble.

I know PhotoPost has cool image handeling, and zip code distance calculating, but for SERVICE for hire, such as a painter, or electrician, where there really are no images, what makes PhotoPost "Better" over MicroHellas?

Also, can you please provide a link to your classifieds so I can check it out. (Both if you have both systems active on your test board.)

Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[steven s]

I've been using PP Classifieds for years.
I don't know what the complaint is about their style is.
It's similar to vB4.
It has a tight integration, which is what is most important to me.

[Fred Weiss]

I have PP-Classified and have been looking for an alternative ever since I installed it. Problems I've found with it are:

• No integration of vb member profiles. They insist on running their own member and profile setup instead.
• Numerous bugs requiring code modifications that never seem to get fixed and which have to be re-inserted every time one upgrades to the latest version.
• Numerous phrase and code entries that indicate a lack of understanding of auction terminology.
• Support that leaves a lot to be desired. Presumption that you are wrong is the general attitude. When you make your case and a solution is offered, it is curt and not always helpful.
• Numerous entry items that cannot be changed or even viewed once ad is placed. Number of days ad will run or when it expires for one.
• A general lack of development since Techimo stopped any development and turned it over to the guy who provides support.
• An ongoing feud with the vbAdvanced author resulting in a poor compatibility between the vbAdvanced CMS and all Photopost products.