Classifieds website and portal development
We build classifieds websites with categories, search, user accounts and paid features – a classified ads portal that can earn money for you.
- Categories, search and filters
- User accounts and self-service listings
- Paid features and online payments
- Works on phones and tablets
- Price
- from €1,490
- Timeline
- from 14 working days
What a classifieds website includes
A classifieds portal is a website where visitors post and search for listings themselves: goods, services, property, cars or job offers.
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Categories and search
Listings are sorted into categories and regions, and each category can have its own extra fields. Visitors search by keyword and filter by price, location and more.
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User accounts
Users register, then post and edit their own listings with photos or videos. Their account shows when each listing is due to expire.
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Listings on a map
With Google Maps connected, a listing can be shown on the map, and visitors can enter their location to find offers nearby.
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Online payments
Users pay for paid features online, for example via Paysera, PayPal or online banking. Once paid, the feature switches on without you having to step in.
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Email notifications
Users receive emails about new and expiring listings. As administrator, you are notified whenever someone reports an inappropriate listing.
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Ready for search engines
Category, region and listing pages each get their own title and description, and photos get alt text, so your listings are easier to find on Google too.
How a classifieds website makes money
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Paid categories
Listings in popular categories, such as cars or property, can be paid, while other categories stay free.
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Longer listing periods
You decide how many days a listing stays up for free. Users pay to keep it online for longer.
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Highlighted and bumped listings
For a fee, a listing can be highlighted with a colour or frame, or moved to the top of the list so more buyers see it.
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More photos and text
A few photos and a short description are free; extra photos or a longer description come at a charge.
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Bundles and credits
Sell bundles of paid features or virtual credits that users spend on features without paying for each one separately.
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Advertising space
Show Google AdSense ads on your portal or sell ad space directly to other companies.
How much a classifieds website costs
Classifieds website development starts from €1,490. We calculate the exact price once we have discussed the categories, paid features and other functions you need.
The price depends on the categories and listing fields, paid features and payment methods, extra functions, the design and the number of languages. We issue invoices; VAT is not applicable.
Portals and systems we have built
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BestEV4me
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ManoPlotas.lt
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Su kemperiu
About the project
How we build your portal
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Free consultation
We discuss what kind of listings the portal will carry, who will post them and how the portal will make money. Then we estimate the scope, an approximate price and the timeline.
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Feature list
We list the categories, listing fields, paid features and user permissions. If you prefer, we sign a contract and prepare a technical specification.
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Structure and design
We design layouts for the home page, a category page, a listing page and the user account. The next stage starts only after you approve them.
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Development and setup
We build the portal, add the categories, connect payments and email notifications, and make sure everything works on phones.
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Testing and launch
We test posting a listing, payments and notifications in different browsers and on different devices, then launch the portal and submit it to Google.
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Maintenance after launch
If you need it, we take over maintenance of the portal: we deal with technical issues and change settings for you.
Classifieds website FAQ
How much does classifieds website development cost?
A classifieds website costs from €1,490. The price depends on the number of categories and listing fields, the paid features, payment methods, design complexity and languages. We give you an exact quote after a free consultation, once we know which features the first version of your portal needs. We issue invoices; VAT is not applicable.
How long does it take to build a classifieds website?
Building a classifieds website takes from 14 working days. The timeline depends on the number of categories and features, design approval and payment setup. It often makes sense to launch with the core features and add paid services or auctions later. After each stage you receive a report, so you always know how much has been done.
How can a classifieds website make money?
A classifieds website earns from paid features: listings in paid categories, longer listing periods, highlighting and bumping listings to the top. You can also sell feature bundles, virtual credits and advertising space. You decide which features to offer and what they cost, and some of them can be added later, once the portal is up and running.
Can the portal take payments online?
Yes, users pay for paid features online, for example through online banking, Paysera, PayPal or Stripe. We choose payment methods based on where your users live and which currency they pay in. Once a payment goes through, the feature switches on straight away, so highlighting or bumping a listing needs no manual work.
Will the classifieds website work on phones?
Every classifieds website we build works on phones and tablets. Users can post a listing straight from their phone after taking a photo of the item, and search, filters and the user account are easy to use on a small screen. Before launch, we test posting, payments and email notifications in different browsers and on different devices.
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