Classifieds with Localized Shopping

Classifieds with Localized Shopping

by: Michael Medeiros

The Mjmls Classifieds, http://www.mjmls.com, received a modest improvement, with the utilization of a new GoLocal™ Feature. After several months of, ขBetaTesting,ข various localization models, the Mjmls staff decided to implement a feature allowing users to sort advertisements by State or browse on a National level, using a simple, ขDropdownmenuข.

IT Developer, James Park, http://www.geodesicsolutions.com, commented, ขA user can visit the site and select a State from the Dropdown. While browsing, the site will then only display Ads within the State selectedข. The new feature creates a simple and effective way to sort advertisements to a region of the country.

Michael Medeiros, the founder of Mjmls.com, believes, ขThe Dropdown is user friendly, as shoppers do not need to know the distance radius of a Zip Code. Once a State is Selected, Individual Towns can be sorted on the Ad Display tables with a simple mouse clickข. Although a Zip radius feature is available, Mr. Medeiros feels the Dropdown is simple and fast for endusers, ขIt uses simple selection. No page needs to load for the enduser to select a location or radiusข.

For various reasons, most online Marketplaces are realizing a need to provide localized shopping. Mjmls believes this enhancement will provide significant savings to shoppers by reducing shipping cost. In addition, it reduces the possibilities of fraudulent activity.

Internet advertisers are experiencing a rise in online fraud. Although Mjmls attempts to keep their users informed of possible frauds and scams, this new feature will reduce the overall risks. Michael feels, ขLocalization enables a buyer and seller to meet and physically review the items or service that is available. There is no hiding behind Usernames and Free Email accounts, at the closing of a local transactionข.

Although Mjmls is a relatively new marketplace, it is gaining traction by offering valuable features, such as GoLocal. While Business Advertising seems to be the fastest growing market, they are determined to incorporate a valuable Real Estate marketing solution. The new localization model is a big step toward future development of a Real Estate Marketing Solution.

Mjmls.com continues to offer a free Marketplace for buyers and sellers to interact. They rely on the utilization of optional enhanced features, for support of the domain. No fees are attached to the sale of items or use of site features, such as GoLocal. Advertising is relatively simple, requiring a brief registration.

To use the Mjmls GoLocal feature, simply select the state of choice from the Dropdown menu on any Classifieds Directory.

About The Author

Michael Medeiros

http://www.mjmls.com/

This article was posted on January 04

by Michael Medeiros

Mjmls.com Offers a New Advertising Venue

Mjmls.com Offers a New Advertising Venue

by: Michael Medeiros

After conducting months of research towards developing an online Marketplace, Mjmls.com initiated betarelease of a new Classified Advertising Venue (http://www.mjmls.com). With several modifications to the Mjmls Website, users will now see the Classifieds as the main page at Mjmls.com. The original Web Directory, has been moved to a Subdomain on the server, but is still available for Webmasters to promote their Site through a, ขLinkExchangeข.

Michael Medeiros, the founder of Mjmls.com, obtained services through Geodesic Solutions, A Limited Liability Company in Software Development (http://www.geodesicsolutions.com), for the release of the Classifieds segment. The Classified application utilizes the PHP Language, enabling an easy to use interface. James Park, Geodesic Enterprise Developer, stated, ขThe benchmarks of the PHP/MySql application are comparable to any other scripting language and data storage, especially when compared to the expense of hosting the applicationข. Mr. Medeiros believes that the PHP/MySql application will deliver convenient features, while the reduced operating expense will allow Mjmls.com to remain competitive among its competitors, as it progresses into the future.

Geodesic Solutions, is providing continued support of the Database application, as the Classifieds are being developed. The Mjmls Classifieds are currently open for advertisers, as the staff released Beta Development. While there are no fees for advertising, or attached to the sale of an item, Mjmls.com is relying on utilization of enhanced features for continued support of the domain. These optional features include Better Placement of ads, Featured Ads, Attentiongetter Graphics, and Bold Text. Arrangements have been made with 2checkout.com and PayPal.com, to accept secure online payments for these optional features.

Previous users of Mjmls.com can find the Web Directory in its new location, http://links.mjmls.com. The directory has only one modification, but Mr. Medeiros stated, ขA new facelift is in orderข. The original Directory served as a place for Webmasters to list their Website, through a linkexchange, and for endusers to locate businesses and information on the Internet. Mr. Medeiros went on to say, ขWith the Betarelease of the New Classifieds, the directory will now be displaying one featured advertisement. The Ad Display is a summary of the actual advertisement. It is relatively smaller than most common bannersข. Mr. Medeiros still intends for the directory to serve as a free portal for users to find a variety of valuable Internet Sites.

The Mjmls Classifieds currently offer a variety Marketing Venues, but they intend to keep Website promotion within the Directory. Businesses and individuals may advertise items for sale in a variety of categories. These categories include Automobiles, Real Estate, Electronics, Boats, Motorcycles, and Recreational Vehicles. In addition, there is a category for Businesses to advertise their, ขStorefront,ข in the Classifieds (Business). The Mjmls Staff intends to update the Category structure through user comments and suggestions.

To begin advertising, a user is required to create an advertiser account by registering. Once registered, users can place multiple advertisements. Endusers can contact advertisers through the ads, get directions to their business or items for sale (Utilizes MapQuest.com), forward ads to friends or family, and save advertisements for later comparison. In addition, the site offers an account manager. Advertisers can easily monitor advertisements in the classifieds. The account manager will reveal the number of views, replies, and times an enduser forwarded the ad to a friend or family member. Mr. Medeiros commented, ขGeodesic Solutions has provided many useful tools for our Endusers and Advertisers. We plan to be implementing different options as the Website progresses. This will help ensure that Classifieds remain fully functional when development is completeข.

About The Author

Michael Medeiros

Mjmls.com

1032 Bradford Dr

Williamstown, N.J. 08094

6099221800

This article was posted on December 23, 2004

by Michael Medeiros