Discover local deals, trusted businesses and services across America.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about ads, business listings, plans and using US Etacky.

1. How do I post a classified ad?

Choose Post an Ad, enter a clear title and description, select a category and location, add contact details, then submit it for review.

2. Can I post ads for free?

Yes. Select the Free plan during submission. Free ads are subject to the same moderation rules as paid submissions.

3. What is the cheapest paid advertising plan?

The starter paid plan is $10 for two months.

4. Which paid durations are available?

Current plan options are 2 months for $10, 3 months for $15, 6 months for $25 and 1 year for $40.

5. When will my ad appear?

Your ad appears after an administrator reviews and approves it.

6. Does selecting a paid plan automatically publish my ad?

No. The listing is still reviewed, and payment must be confirmed once a real payment gateway is configured.

7. Can I edit my ad after posting?

Account editing can be enabled as a follow-up feature; contact the site team if you need a correction in this starter build.

8. How do I delete an ad?

Contact the site administrator with the listing title and the email used to submit it.

9. How do I contact a seller?

Open the listing and use the displayed contact information or email button.

10. How do I list my business?

Choose List a Business, complete your profile and submit it for approval.

11. Are businesses reviewed?

Yes. Business profiles remain pending until approved by an administrator.

12. Can I add my business website?

Yes, business submissions include an optional website field.

13. Can I add photos to an ad?

This starter supports an image URL. A secure multi-image upload module can be added before production launch.

14. What categories are available?

The website includes common categories such as vehicles, housing, jobs, services, electronics, home and garden, and more.

15. Can I search by city?

Yes. Browse Locations to select a state and city. Search filters can be extended with more precise city filters.

16. Does US Etacky cover every US city?

City pages are generated from the cities table. Full nationwide coverage requires importing a verified, complete US cities dataset.

17. How do I find ads near me?

Browse your state and city or use the search and category filters.

18. Can I post a job?

Use the Jobs category and include the role, location, requirements and application method.

19. Can I advertise rental property?

Use the Real Estate category and provide accurate property details, availability and lawful terms.

20. Are all listings verified?

Listings are moderated, but approval does not guarantee a seller, product, service or claim. Use appropriate due diligence.

21. How do I report a suspicious listing?

Contact the site administrator with the listing URL and details of your concern.

22. What should I include in an ad title?

Use a short, specific title that names the product, service or opportunity and avoids misleading claims.

23. Can I include my phone number?

Yes, an optional phone field is available. Consider privacy before publishing personal contact details.

24. Can I use a business email?

Yes. Use an email address you control and can check for customer inquiries.

25. Can I post duplicate ads?

Avoid duplicates. Repeated or misleading submissions may be rejected or removed.

26. Can I post prohibited products?

No. Illegal goods, fraudulent offers and unsafe or prohibited listings are not allowed.

27. Can I post services?

Yes. Choose the most relevant category and explain the service, coverage area and contact process.

28. Can I post a wanted ad?

Yes, where lawful. Clearly state what you are looking for and any relevant requirements.

29. How are featured listings selected?

Featured placement is controlled by the site administrator and may depend on moderation and the chosen promotion arrangement.

30. Does a paid plan guarantee sales?

No. Paid placement does not guarantee views, inquiries, leads or sales.

31. How do I pay for a paid plan?

This starter stores paid-plan requests as pending. The site owner must connect and test a payment gateway before accepting online payments.

32. Are payments processed on this demo?

No. Payment processing is not active until a gateway and verified webhook handling are implemented.

33. Can I get a refund?

Refund eligibility should follow the site's published refund policy and applicable law. Contact the administrator with your order details.

34. Can I extend an ad?

Ask the site team about renewing a listing. A self-service renewal flow can be added with payment integration.

35. What happens when a plan expires?

Expiry automation needs to be enabled before launch; administrators should review active dates and renewals.

36. Do I need an account to post?

This build allows a submission without signing in, but an account helps you track submissions.

37. How do I create an account?

Choose Log in, then Create an account and provide your name, email and a strong password.

38. I forgot my password. What can I do?

Contact the administrator for help. A secure email-based password reset flow should be added before public launch.

39. How do I change my email?

Contact support to verify your identity and request an account email change.

40. Is my password stored securely?

Passwords are hashed with PHP's password_hash function; never share your password with anyone.

41. Can I close my account?

Contact the site team to request account closure and data deletion, subject to legal recordkeeping requirements.

42. How is my personal information used?

Review the Privacy Policy for the site's data practices and update it to reflect the services and integrations actually used.

43. Does the site use cookies?

The site uses session cookies for login and request security. Add a consent banner if analytics or advertising cookies are introduced.

44. Is the site mobile-friendly?

Yes. The layout adapts to phone, tablet and desktop screens.

45. Can I share a listing?

Copy the listing page address from your browser and share it where permitted.

46. Why is my listing not visible?

It may still be pending, may need corrections, or may have been rejected. Contact the site administrator.

47. Why was my ad rejected?

An administrator may reject listings that are incomplete, misleading, duplicated or against site rules.

48. How do I appeal a rejection?

Contact support with your listing details and explain the changes you have made.

49. Can I post an ad in Spanish?

The site currently uses an English interface. Listings should be understandable to the intended audience and comply with moderation rules.

50. Can I list a nonprofit?

Yes. Use the most relevant category and describe the organization and its activities accurately.

51. Can I list a church or community group?

You may submit lawful community organization information that follows site rules and applicable law.

52. Can I list an event?

Use an appropriate category and include the event date, location, ticket or entry details and organizer contact.

53. Can I advertise a car for sale?

Use the Vehicles category and include accurate details, condition, mileage and ownership information.

54. Can I post used electronics?

Yes, if the item is lawful and described accurately. Do not post counterfeit or stolen goods.

55. Can I advertise a room or apartment?

Use Real Estate and include accurate rental terms and location. Follow applicable fair housing and rental laws.

56. Can I advertise a job opportunity?

Yes. Include role details and comply with employment and anti-discrimination laws.

57. Can I ask applicants to pay a fee?

Be transparent and lawful; deceptive job fees and fraudulent recruitment offers are prohibited.

58. Can I advertise professional services?

Yes. Describe your qualifications and services accurately and avoid unsupported guarantees.

59. Can I post health or medical services?

Only lawful services with accurate credentials and claims are allowed. Do not make misleading medical promises.

60. Can I advertise financial services?

Only lawful, appropriately licensed services may be advertised. Avoid guaranteed-return claims and deceptive offers.

61. Can I post pets or animals?

Follow applicable animal welfare, transport and sale laws, and site moderation rules.

62. Can I post tickets?

Only lawful, transferable tickets may be listed; follow event and resale rules.

63. Can I post vehicles or parts?

Yes, where lawful. Describe condition and compatibility accurately.

64. Can I add a map location?

The current starter uses a city selection. A map integration can be added after choosing a provider and reviewing privacy settings.

65. Can I filter by price?

Price is displayed where supplied. A minimum/maximum price filter can be added as a future enhancement.

66. How do categories work?

Categories organize listings and help visitors find relevant items or services.

67. Can the administrator add categories?

Category management is represented in the database; a full category editor can be added to the admin area.

68. Can the administrator add cities?

Yes, city records can be inserted into the database. Importing a validated dataset is the practical way to cover many cities.

69. Can I request a new category?

Contact the site administrator with the category name and a brief explanation.

70. How do I get my business featured?

Contact the site team to ask about featured business placements and any applicable terms.

71. Are business listings free?

Business submissions in this starter are free to submit and require approval. Paid business packages can be configured separately.

72. How do I improve my business listing?

Use a clear name, accurate description, correct category, working contact details and a useful website.

73. Can I add business opening hours?

Opening-hours fields are not included in this initial build but can be added to the business profile schema.

74. Can customers review businesses?

Public reviews are not enabled in this starter. Add verified review and anti-spam controls before enabling them.

75. Can I claim an existing business profile?

Contact the site administrator to verify ownership. A self-service claim process should be added before launch.

76. What is a canonical URL?

A canonical URL tells search engines which URL is preferred for a page when similar URLs exist.

77. Are city pages SEO-friendly?

City pages use database-driven titles and descriptions. Useful unique content and accurate city data are needed for strong SEO.

78. Will all city pages rank on Google?

No. Indexing and rankings depend on quality, relevance, crawlability and search engine decisions.

79. Can I submit my sitemap?

A sitemap generator should be enabled after city data is complete, then submitted through search engine webmaster tools.

80. Does the website have structured data?

Basic WebSite structured data is included. Add specific schemas only where the page content supports them.

81. Can I publish blog posts?

Administrators can create and publish blog posts through the admin dashboard.

82. Who writes the blog?

The site administrator or authorized editorial staff manage blog content.

83. Can blog posts include SEO metadata?

Yes. Blog records include meta title and meta description fields.

84. Can I request a guest post?

Contact the site team to ask about editorial guidelines and any sponsored-content policy.

85. How often will the blog update?

Publishing frequency is determined by the site owner and editorial schedule.

86. How do I contact support?

Use the Contact page or the contact details configured by the site owner.

87. What are support hours?

Support hours should be added by the site administrator on the Contact page.

88. Is US Etacky affiliated with government agencies?

Unless explicitly stated and verified by the owner, US Etacky is an independent marketplace and not a government service.

89. Does US Etacky guarantee seller quality?

No. Users should verify details, inspect goods where appropriate and use safe transaction practices.

90. How can I avoid scams?

Be cautious with unusual payment requests, verify identities, meet safely and never share account credentials or verification codes.

91. Should I send money before seeing an item?

Use caution. Avoid irreversible payments to unknown parties and follow trusted payment-provider guidance.

92. What if a seller asks for a verification code?

Do not share one-time passcodes or account recovery codes with another person.

93. How do I stay safe when meeting someone?

Choose a public location, tell someone your plans and follow local safety guidance.

94. Can I report spam?

Yes. Send the listing URL and details to the site administrator.

95. Can an administrator remove a listing?

Yes. Administrators can approve or reject submitted listings and remove content that violates policy.

96. How are listing statuses handled?

New submissions start pending and become publicly visible only after approval.

97. What is the difference between featured and regular ads?

Featured ads may receive a highlighted position where enabled; regular ads appear in standard listing order.

98. Can I cancel a paid plan?

Contact the site team. Cancellation and refund rules should be documented in the site's policy.

99. Do plan durations start at submission?

The starter records a selected duration but does not automatically activate paid periods. Configure verified payment and activation logic before launch.

100. Can I use US Etacky outside the USA?

This installation is configured for United States locations and USD pricing.