Every day we get feedback from our users and, as a lot of you have the same type of queries, we've put together answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.

This site is currently FREE to advertise until further notice...YES FREE!!! This includes three photo attachments and links to your web and email addresses.

We advise you to register if you wish to use the full benefits and features on Classifieds Barbados. By registering, you can place adverts, print and save searched ads (with photos), receive site updates and more.

Select Register (on the header bar near the top of your screen). You'll be taken straight to our Registration page where you select either Commercial or Private Registration.

If you are using the site for Commercial use on behalf of a business, please register a Commercial account. If you are a Private individual or seller, please register a Private account. When placing an ad - the forms are specific to the type of advertiser and also, the browser can sort their view by either Commercial or Private adverts. Finally, complete your log in and contact details. Once the fields in these sections have been filled in correctly, click on the grey 'REGISTER' button. You will be sent an email, which will confirm your details and your successful registration.

You can register as many accounts of either type as you want but remember, you are only permitted one registered account per email address.

Your name, home / work phone number and address are details that we keep only in case we need to contact you (in order to clarify your ad text for example). This personal information will not appear online unless you request it.

Registrations from abroad can be accepted in the same way as Barbadian registrations. On the registration form, select 'Other Location' from the Location/Parish drop down field in your Contact Details section. You can then put in a non-Barbadian landline number for registration purposes. However, please note that we cannot accept adverts which are not beneficial and targeted for the Barbadian community and tourism sector within Barbados.

Yes, should you wish to change any of your registered details, including your password, you can do so at anytime. Simply fill in your log in details and click 'change registration details' at the bottom of the log in form. We advice you to keep your registration details up to date. This is important for placing adverts and receiving updates on our services.

Once you have registered, you only need to log in on subsequent visits to the site, as the website recognises you and your personal settings. Only use the 'remember me' facility if you are the sole user of the machine (not if you are on someone else's machine or in an Internet café). To log in, click on the Log In link in the header tool bar at the top right hand corner of your screen and you'll be taken to the Log in box.

The log out function is in the header of the tool bar - this allows you to end your session. This will ensure that anyone else using your machine cannot access your Classifieds Barbados features - unless, the 'remember me' facility is enabled, to disable this feature, log in again with the 'remember me' option unchecked.

Start by selecting 'Place an ad' from the navigation bar at the top of the screen. You will be prompted to register and/or log in if you haven't already done so. You will be taken through three screens with simple to complete forms.

Form 1 : Package Type
You select from a choice of three package types varying in amount of words in your ad, duration your advert will run and the price.

Form 2: Category/Sub-Category & Wanted/Offered
Simply scroll down the selection box for the most relevant category and sub-category to your advert and highlight your selection. All choices will appear in alphabetical order. Unfortunately it is not possible to have a classification for absolutely every item - we would have thousands! If you cannot find an appropriate sub-section for your advert, choose 'all others' within the correct category and we will endeavor to create a sub-category if necessary.

At the bottom of this form is the 'Wanted/Offered' selection. Please choose the relevant option. If you are advertising a product, service or information, select 'Offered'. If you are looking for a specific advert, select 'Wanted'.

Form 3: Contact Info & Details of Ad
Not all the information boxes are required fields but the more information you include, the easier the browser can find your ad using an 'advanced search'. Should you not include all the specific fields, when the browser searches, your ad will appear at the bottom of the view list. We have included a character counter to indicate how many words you have left. At the end of the process, you will see a confirmation screen with an order number. Your advert will now be sent to the Editor for approval. We endeavor to approve your advert within 24 hours from posting. Once your ad has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email to say your advert is now live online.

If for a particular reason, your advert is not approved, the Editor will email you accordingly to explain their reasoning.

As many as you want! And it's FREE to advertise until further notice! You can sell several items within the text of a single advert, if this is the case, do not fill in the 'item price' at the bottom of the form.

Yes. You can have up to 3 photos per ad. This could include your company logo. The first picture you upload will appear as the thumbnail in the search results. For the browser to view all three photos, they must select your advert from the search results.

You will find the photo upload feature as you are progressing through the ad placement flow on Form 3. Simply click on the 'browse' photo button and source your file and upload. Although the system will convert your attachment to the required format, it speeds up the upload process if your image files are at the preferred size of 440 pixels width in JPG format.

Click on 'My Ads' on the navigation bar at the top of any page. Here, you'll see a copy of all ads you've placed. Select the specific ad you wish to check and click 'preview ad' from the options at the bottom of the table. Here you will also be able to view your uploaded images. Should you preview your ad and wish to change the details, select 'edit ad' from the options below.

If you can't find your ad on-line, this is for two reasons. One, it is waiting for the Editor's approval. We will endeavor to approve your ad within 24 hours from posting. Two, it has been viewed by the Editor and has been disqualified. In such case, you will receive an email from the Editor explaining why we have taken this action.

You can check the progress of your adverts expiry date within 'My Ads' located in the main tool bar at the top. You will receive a notification email to inform you your ad has expired shortly after.

To renew an advert you've previously placed on-line, click on 'My Ads' on the navigation bar at the top of any page. Here, you'll see a copy of all ads you've placed. Select the specific ad you wish to renew and select 'renew ad' from the options at the bottom of the table.

The advert will run again for your original specified duration. If you want to change the ad's renewal duration or type of ad, select 'edit ad' where you can change your ad's details. If you wish to change the category or subcategory, again select 'edit ad' and you can move your ad to another section within the site.

If there are no text or image changes, your advert will automatically appear online. Should you make changes, the Editor will need to approve the ad in the normal way.

To edit an advert you've previously placed on-line, click on 'My Ads' on the navigation bar at the top of any page. Here, you'll see a copy of all ads you've placed. Select the specific ad you wish to edit and click 'edit ad' from the options tabs at the bottom of the table.

The advert will run again for your original specified duration. If you want to change the ad's renewal duration or type of ad, select 'edit ad' where you can change your ad's details. If you wish to change the category or subcategory, again select 'edit ad' and you can move your ad to another section within the site.

To stop or delete an advert you've previously placed on-line, click on 'My Ads' on the navigation bar at the top of any page. Here, you'll see a copy of all ads you've placed. Select the specific ad you wish to stop from appearing on-line, or to delete from the 'My Ad's' table, simply click 'delete ad' from the options at the bottom of the table. Your ad will deleted.

Simple, place a standard ad and then fill out the 'Request a Top Ad' form. You can find this form by clicking 'create a top ad' located in the 'Top Ad' columns on the right-hand-side of all pages or by selecting the 'advertise here' box advert. Please remember to quote your order number when requesting a 'Top Ad'.

Please note, being FREE, we will create these on a first come, first serve basis and selected at the Editors discretions. Whether your selling a second-hand stove or a luxury villa, advertising a puppy for sale or looking for an apartment to rent - 'Top Ads' are available to everyone - both Commercial and Private advertisers. Feel free to ask!

We will create you a basic design relevant to your standard advert and submit it live online automatically. You will receive an email to notify you of this. In 'My Ads' you can view when your standard and adjoining 'top ad' it is due to expire.

Your 'top ad' will be displayed from the submission of the 'top ad and will expire when your standard advert expires. Because your 'top ad' is adjoining to your standard ad, when you renew, edit or delete your standard advert, the 'top ad' will be displayed accordingly.

Please fill out the 'Exchange Link Top Ad' form. You can find this form by clicking 'create a top ad' located in the 'Top Ad' columns on the right-hand-side of all pages or by selecting the 'advertise here' box advert. Your contact details and web address will automatically be completed on this form. The Editor will look at your proposed site and contact you accordingly. We will inform you even if we do not feel your site is suitable to advertise our link.

Be careful when meeting sellers at their home. Most private advertisers sell their goods from home. Always ensure you take someone with you. If you're answering a home service ad, ask the advertiser to produce identity and proof before inviting them into your home.

Once you have bought an item from a private seller, you have no legal comeback if it turns out to be faulty. Therefore, check the goods thoroughly before handing over the money.

If travel is involved in the transaction, always remember to write down the contact details of the people you are visiting, or the people who are visiting you. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to make the appointment, notify them in advance.

It's difficult to answer this question without more information. However, if your details are appearing in an ad that you didn't place, please contact us on support@classifieds-barbados.com

If you have reason to believe that items advertised through this site were stolen, please contact your local Police Station. You'll find contact details for your area in the phone book and the Police will be able to advise you on the correct course of action to employ.

Should you have any suggestions or comments, which you feel would improve our site and service, we would really like to hear them. Your opinions are VERY important to us! Please CLICK HERE to email us your thoughts.

If you require further assistance or have any queries, please CLICK HERE to contact us and leave details of your query. We endeavor to respond within 24 hours from submission.