Categories are changing on Gumtree

Jay_S

The times, they are a-changing. Well, in this case, it would be our categories. Our categories have been growing organically across the different Gumtree cities, and we felt it was high time we did a little housecleaning. Some categories have thousands of ads in them with no easy way for you to filter and view results in manageable chunks. We also want to make our category structure identical across all cities so it’s easier for you to find or post an ad.

So what’s changing?
In most cases, the changes will be quite minor, like renaming or adding new sub-categories:

from
For Rent > Parking, Storage & Garage

to
For Rent > Parking, Storage & Garage > Parking
For Rent > Parking, Storage & Garage > Storage
For Rent > Parking, Storage & Garage > Garages

When will this be happening?
We’ll be making these changes gradually over the coming weeks starting from today, so don’t be alarmed if you find category names that you’re used to looking a little different. We hope to get this massive change finished by end of November.

Dude, where’s my ad?
Yep, we know what you’re thinking. What if you’ve got an ad that’s already been posted in a category that’s changing? We’ve got you covered. We’ll be moving affected ads to their closest matching categories, but we recommend you check that you’re happy with the new homes we’ve placed them in.

We’ll be sending those who are affected an email about this. Look out for it in your inbox.

Please let us have your feedback and let us know if anything doesn't look quite right.

Cheers

Mal1099 · Joined: 20 Mar 2009 Posts: 11 Location: Ballymoney

Would it be possible to add a "Cars etc Wanted" category to Belfast Gumtree - the cars for sale category gets overwhelmed with cars wanted or parts wanted - if there were a sub category for wanted cars or parts would make things easier for everyone!

Jay_S · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject: Cars Wanted

Hello

Thanks for replying.

I am looking at doing something to fix the wanted problem in Cars and elsewhere. Unfortunately many posters ignore the 'wanted' sections and post in with the 'offered' items, so just adding a category won't necessarily sort out that problem.

The alternative solution will be along in a few months time.

Cheers
Jay

thesoupster66 · Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 15 Location: LISBURN N.I

What about having a tools section I bet it would be used alot.THESOUPSTER. Razz

Jay_S · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:46 am Post subject: Tools category

Hi thesoupster66

We're planning to add a tools category in the new year.

Cheers
Jay

thesoupster66 · Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 15 Location: LISBURN N.I

Thanks Jay.will it be on the belfest page. Laughing

jonin60seconds · Gumtree Admin Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 1286

Yay for Jay!

montyzuma · Community Moderator Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 7536

Ahh beautiful Belfest

home of the irish dyslexics

jonin60seconds · Gumtree Admin Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 1286

Thats not very nice Monty!

Jay_S · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:53 pm Post subject: Tools Category

It will be on all sites, regardless of spelling.

Cheerz
Jay

thesoupster66 · Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 15 Location: LISBURN N.I

SORRY FOR THE SPELLING I WAS IN A HURRY PLUS YOU HAVE TO GIVE ME A BREAK IAM FROM NORN IRELAND.

jonin60seconds · Gumtree Admin Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 1286

Yeah no prob mate, this forum has never been much of a hangout for future Dickens / Shakespeare types

jonin60seconds · Gumtree Admin Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 1286

Hey Jay

There is no iPhone category in mobile phones? there should also be 'other' I reckon

montyzuma · Community Moderator Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 7536

Ahhh beautiful NORN IRELAND

hope of the norn irish please see above
Very Happy

dont worry i have fat fingers too and im 1/4 Irish 3/4 Scots
whcih means i get drunk on guiness but only if someone else is paying Very Happy

"Mispellers of the world, Untie"

lorelei cleaning · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Location: dublin

Would it be possible to add cleaning in the services available as a category. Ads for cleaning services were scattered all over the site. Thanks

Joseph Kermode · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Posts: 65 Location: at home

lorelei cleaning · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Location: dublin

A moronic turd thats something new

Joseph Kermode · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Posts: 65 Location: at home

I have a new turd every day Smile