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[Resolved] Ad package functionality / Retro-fitting Toolset Classifieds

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem: I would like to add some new Ad Packages to the Toolset Classifieds site.

Solution: A large portion of the functionality of the Classifieds reference site is built into the custom code of the Classifieds plugin. This plugin was written explicitly for the reference site, and it's not easily extensible...new Ad Packages aren't going to just work out-of-the-box, and customization of the existing packages is not advisable. I consider it more of a "here's what can be accomplished with some custom code" reference tool than a "here's fully-featured site you can start with" starter kit.

We have had other Users attempt to extend the reference site to work in a real-world application, and it always involves extensive code knowledge. I cannot suggest it if you're not an experienced developer. If you need assistance with that type of customization, we do have a Contractors portal available where you can connect with professional developers who may be able to assist. You can find our portal available here:
https://toolset.com/contractors

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Last updated by Christian Cox 6 years, 6 months ago.

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#802290

Hi.

I am building a jobs listing portal and my customer wants to offer ad packages. I have looked at toolset classifieds and it does more-or-less what I need, except I'm not sure how to create different ad packages. Then, it looks as though the remaining ads in the package is managed by the Toolset Classifieds plugin itself, so it's difficult to reproduce the functionality on another site without some pretty extensive coding skill.

Can someone possibly assist me in the methodology around how I could achieve this functionality?

#806631

Hi, you are correct in that a large portion of the functionality of the Classifieds reference site is built into the custom code of the Classifieds plugin. This plugin was written explicitly for the reference site, and it's not easily extensible...new Ad Packages aren't going to just work out-of-the-box, and customization of the existing packages is not advisable. I consider it more of a "here's what can be accomplished with some custom code" reference tool than a "here's fully-featured site you can start with" starter kit.

We have had other Users attempt to extend the reference site to work in a real-world application, and it always involves extensive code knowledge. I cannot suggest it if you're not an experienced developer. If you need assistance with that type of customization, we do have a Contractors portal available where you can connect with professional developers who may be able to assist. You can find our portal available here:
https://toolset.com/contractors