How To
Place an ad
To post an ad go to classifieds.advertiser.ie and click the Place Ad button.
• Add a Title to your advert, e.g. 3 Bed House To Let
• Select the category you would like your ad to appear in.
• Enter the following details - Location, Telephone, Price and a brief description of the goods being sold or the service available.
• Upload your photos and then click Go to Payment once you have finished filling in the details.
For more information on how to pay go to our Payment section.
Write a good ad
It is important to write a good ad to get people’s attention and to consider buying what you have for sale. The following are a few guidelines on how to write a selling ad:
Title: This is the text that will appear on the search results page as the headline of your ad. This will probably be the first thing people will see when looking through the list of ads so it needs to be a short description of the goods.
Category: Choose the category most relevant to the goods you are advertising. Do not choose the most popular category thinking it will be seen more when it does not having anything to do with that section because people will ignore it.
Telephone: Ensure to include your telephone number otherwise people will not be able to contact you. You can include an email address but only your phone number will appear on the ad.
Price: Always include the price to avoid getting unnecessary calls asking about the cost of the goods. If the price is negotiable you can state this in the description.
Description: Describe the goods you are advertising as clearly as possible as this will increase your chances of a sale. Again, avoid using ALL CAPITALS as this will annoy people. Use proper sentences with full stops as they are clearer to read but it is a good idea to use lists where appropriate as it is easier for a user to scan through the information. You can use Abbreviations in your ad and we have even put together a list of our own abbreviations for you to look at. Remember not to waffle and give out unnecessary information like why you are selling, stick to the point.
Photos: It is always a good idea to include photos when posting an advertisement as users are more drawn to adverts with photos. Ensure it is an up-to-date photo so users can see the current condition of the goods.
Publish your Advert in Print: You can choose to publish your advert in our newspapers for an extra €15 per week. Your advert will appear in the Galway Advertiser, and can include one image for free. You must retype your advert as you would like it to appear in print, you're allowed 150 characters max.
Pay for your ad
Once you have completed entering in the details of your ad you can then pay for the ad or save it.
To pay for your ad just click Pay Now and you will then have the option to pay for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. Once you have clicked one of the options your order will be displayed and if it is correct click Pay Now. You will then be asked to fill in your card details and once you have completed this step proceed to Pay Now.
For information on the different Advertising fees go to our Price page.
Edit your ad
If you would like to edit your ad after it has been paid for you can email the classifieds department at classified@galwayadvertiser.ie and outline the changes you would like to make to your advert. If you need to edit your ad more than once after you have paid for it you will have to Bump your Ad and edit it yourself, meaning you will need to pay for the ad again. However, by bumping the ad you will extend the expiry date.
Report an ad
If you see an ad and think it should be taken down you can report it to the Advertiser Team by clicking on Report Ad which is placed at the top of the ad and then filling in the details on the next page (you must be logged in to your account to see the Report Ad option). Explain to us why you are reporting the ad and ensure to include a valid email so we can get back to you.
Upload your photos
When placing your ad online you can upload up to 10 photos to include in your advert. To upload photos all you have to do is click on the Browse Files button when on the Place Ad page and then select the photos from your computer. You can upload multiple photos by holding down Ctrl on your keyboard. Once you are finished selecting your photos click Open. You will then be able to see the status of the upload and once it is complete the photo will be displayed in the Added photos list. If you need to delete the photo, there will be an option to remove it displayed on each of the photos.
Register/login
To register as a private user, click on Sign Up which is placed at the top of each page on the website and fill in the details in the New User box. You will need to enter a Username, Email, your location and create a password.
You also have the option of registering with your Facebook or Twitter account. When you click which social media you would like to join with, it will ask you to authorize the Advertiser to use your account by entering you Twitter or Facebook log in details.
To log in to your account, click Log in which is placed at the top of each page on the website and enter your Email address you used to sign up with and your password. If you have forgotten your password please click Forgot my Password and follow the instructions.
To log in using your social media accounts, click on either the Twitter or Facebook buttons and it will then ask you to log in with your details.
Register/login as a trader
To register as a trader which includes Car Dealers, Auctioneers and Recruiters, click on Sign Up and select the Trade option displayed in the New User box. The details displayed will then change to be more specific to Traders where you will need to fill in the following:
• Business Name | • The relevant Category your business fits into |
• Address | • Location |
• Description | • Password |
• Best For | • Phone number |
• Public email | • Website |
Once all this information is entered, click the Submit Registration button and the Advertiser team will review your account within one day and we will send you an email confirming your registration. To log in to your account, click Log in which is placed at the top of each page on the website and enter your Email address you used to sign up with and your password. If you have forgotten your password please click Forgot my Password and follow the instructions.
Share your ad on Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms
If you have any questions please email them to classifieds@advertiser.ie and we will get back to you as soon as we can.