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This section is used to add, edit or delete listing categories.

The category hierarchy is not limited to a fixed depth so can be as detailed as required for your market.  Listing Types and Custom Listing Fields can optionally be assigned only to certain listing categories. The search system will query listings utilizing these custom fields. Listing types can only be assigned and unassigned from leaf level categories.
Examples: Any number of Custom Listing Fields may be defined for one or more categories.
    • A Real Estate listing may contain custom fields for : Square feet, Number of Bedrooms or Year Built.
    • A Vehicle listing may contain custom fields for : VIN number or Mileage.
    • A Clothing listing may contain custom fields for : Size or Condition.

To edit Categories:

  1. Select the category you want to edit and click 'Edit'.
  2. Fill out the new category information on the Edit Category Detail page.

To reset Categories:

  1. Select the category you wish to reset.
  2. Click 'Reset'.

To delete or reset Categories:

  1. Select the category you wish to delete.
  2. Click 'Delete'.

Note: To make changes to listings, make sure Auction and/or Fixed Price are enabled in 'Listings > General'. Only enabled listing types will appear in the listing options box.


To Add New Categories:

  1. Under 'Categories' in 'General' select the parent category of the list you wish to add a subcategory to.
  2. Enter new categories in the 'Add New Category' field in comma separated format.
  3. Click the 'Add Subcategories' tab.
  4. New categories will appear at the end of the 'Category List'.
Note: When making changes to child categories, the same setting will apply as was applied to the parent setting, however after the listing is made, changes will not be inherited when the parent category is edited.
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