Add Classified Ad

Classified Ads are advertisements that are organized into sections or groups based on a common attribute (ad type). Add a classified ad when you want to enter and track the classified ad advertiser, agency, ad text, and billing information.

To add a Classified Ad, use the following steps:

  1. Go to Modules>Advertising>Classified Ads>Add Classified Ad. The Add-Classified Ad page opens.
  1. Fill in the fields for the Classified Ad Information section as described in the table below:
  2. Fields Required Description
    advertiser Required Enter the first few letters of the advertiser name and select your advertiser from the list of matches or click the look up button to search the List - Customer page.

    Once you select an advertiser, the organization information fills in the fields below.

    address Optional The address field auto-populates with the primary address for the individual selected as the contact for this advertiser. If this contact has more than one address, you can choose a different address from the drop-down list.
    phone,fax , e-mail Optional These fields auto-populate with the primary information for the individual selected as the contact. If the individual has more than one phone, fax, or email, you can choose a different option from the appropriate drop-down list .
  3. Fill in the fields for the Order Information section as described in the table below:
    FieldsRequiredDescription
    agencyOptionalSelect an existing agency from the drop-down list.
    classified ad typeRequiredSelect an existing classified ad type from the drop-down list. The type you choose in this field determines what your choices are in the publication field.
    publicationRequiredSelect an existing publication from the drop-down list. The publication you choose in this field determines what your choices are in the issue field.
    issueOptionalSelect an existing issue from the drop-down list.
    classified ad textRequiredEnter the text you want to include in the ad.
    base rateRequiredSelect an existing base rate from the drop-down list. The dollar amount shows in the field beside it.
    discountOptionalSelect an existing discount from the drop-down list. The dollar amount shows in the field beside it.
    order dateOptionalSelect or enter the date that the advertiser ordered this classified ad.
    purchase order numberOptionalEnter the purchase order number.
  4. Click the total button to see total cost of the ad based on the number of words in the text.
  5. Fill in the fields for the Online Information section as described in the table below:
    FieldsRequiredDescription
    show onlineOptionalSelect this check box to see the classified ad html field.
    classified ad htmlOptionalUse the Cute Editor or html code to format the classified ad text.
  6. Fill in the fields for the Billing Information section as described in the table below:
  7. Fields Required Description
    bill to Required Select Other, Advertiser, or Agency. If you select advertiser or agency, the name and address of the advertiser or agency you entered in the previous sections displays. If you select Other, you must enter the customer name in the billing customer field.
    billing customer Optional Enter the first few letters of the sort name of the customer to see a list of matches. Select your customer from the list, or click the look up button to search the List Customer page.
    bill to address Required Once you enter or select a customer in the bill to or billing customer field, the bill to address field populates with the customer's primary address. If this customer has more than one address, you can select a different address from the drop-down list.
  8. Fill in the Payment Information section as described below:
    • Edit the fields in the Payment Information section as described in the table below. Depending on the type that you choose, you may see some but not all of the fields listed in the table below.
      Field Name RequiredDescription
      batch: drop downRequiredSelect an existing batch from the drop-down list or add a new batch by clicking the add icon.
      po numberOptionalEnter a po number. Enter up to 50 characters, numbers or letters.
      typeRequiredSelect the type of payment from the drop-down list. Depending on what type you select, you will see some or all of the fields below.
      transaction dateRequiredEnter or select a date for the transaction.
      payment methodRequiredSelect a payment method from the drop-down list. Depending on what payment method you select, you see some of the fields in the table in step 3.
      # of installmentsRequiredEnter the number of installments necessary to complete the payment.
      frequencyRequiredSelect the frequency of the payment installments.
      proforma?OptionalClick this check box if the payment is proforma.
      invoice termsRequiredSelect the invoice terms from the drop-down list.
      first payment dateOptionalEnter or select the first payment date for installment payments.
      notesOptionalClick the notes icon to open the Invoice Notes page. On the Invoice Notes page, you can enter internal notes for users of iWeb and external notes for users of eWeb.
    • Fill in the fields in the payment method pane as described in the table below. Depending on the payment method you choose, you see some of the following fields but never all of them.
      Payment MethodField NameRequiredDescription
      cashreference numberOptionalEnter an optional tracking number for cash payments.
      check / TeleCheckname on checkRequiredEnter the full name on the check.
      check / TeleCheckcheck numberRequiredEnter the number on the check.
      TeleCheckaccount numberRequiredEnter the checking account number.
      TeleCheckrouting numberRequiredEnter the nine-digit routing number.
      creditcardholder's nameRequiredEnter the full name on the card.
      creditcard numberRequiredEnter the full credit card number.
      creditexpiration dateRequiredSelect an expiration date.
      creditCVVOptional Enter the credit card security code from the back of the card.
      credit / TeleCheckcc/check street addressOptional Check the existing address.
      credit / TeleCheckcc/check cityOptionalCheck the existing city.
      creditcc/check state & zipcodeOptionalCheck the existing city and zipcode.
      TeleCheckcc/check zipcodeOptionalCheck the existing zipcode.
      TeleCheckdrivers license numberOptionalEnter the check holder's drivers license number.
      TeleChecksocial security numberOptionalEnter the check holder's social security number.
      credit / TeleCheckcc/check emailOptionalCheck the existing email address.
  1. Click the Save button to add your classified ad and go to the Classified Ad Profile page. Click the Cancel button to return to the previous page without adding your classified ad.