Thread: aircoledClassifieds

aircoledClassifieds

Hi guys,

I thought I'd show you my site to get some feedback.
It's basically a global classifieds site for people to sell their classic VWs or VW parts (yep I'm into my old V-Dubs).
I've modded the theme a touch to make it work better but what I really need to finish this site off is a decent search (can't wait to see cp 3.1). In fact I hate the current search that much I've removed it. Users report they are happy to find cars via the category dropdown and sift through the adverts.

Anyway, here is the link: http://www.aircooledclassifieds.com/

A second site is in the making for all VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat and Porsche owners which will work alongside this one with users needing one account for both. It should launch in the next couple of weeks.

The use of default classipress template looks just nice but it can still be improved though. I just find the header lacking perhaps because it is all text. A bit of logo graphics might do it good.

Hi joniboy,

I think it's great, the footer, the sidebars, the logo and especially the Idea itself! Well done.

and I love the fact that you've taken out that search box and category drop-down ! Good job, please do let us know how did you remove that search box, I'm dying to remove it myself.... Thanks

R

Thanks very much

To remove the search bar under the header in 3.0.5.3 you need to edit the header.php file.

Simply scroll down to the bottom of the file and remove this line:

<?php include_once(TEMPLATEPATH . '/includes/theme-searchbar.php'); ?>

That's what I did anyway.

Yeah I agree with you. I've made a few tweaks to the template but I think ultimately I will add a graphic to the main logo at some point.
I've also modded the featured slider a bit. Next step is to style the category menu drop down box and then try and add the featured ribbon to just the featured adverts. Once that's worked out I will add a ribbon to any adverts posted in the stolen section too.

The thing my site really needs though is an advanced search... c'mon 3.1

Very nice job! Cool-looking website. It's all looking really nice. How did you add the the featured ribbon and the social networks buttons?
I recently purchased classipress and loving it. ClasificadosPonce.com is my new site. David

I like the site... and the subject. I did old Route 66 from Chicago to L.A. in my '82 Westfalia about ten years ago... how time flies.

I have tried repeatedly to take all padding out of my header, reducing header padding to "0" in several places and it still isn't as compact as your header... any ideas for me? www.uncommongarage.com

Again, nice site and 200+ Facebook fans isn't half bad!

Cheers, I had that problem with the header and the secret was to resize the header image as well as reduce the padding.
The header image is called: header_bg.jpg and if I recall was 1300x130px. I resized mine to 1300x115px.

Here is my header css:
I bet your route 66 road trip was a laugh. We've done a few across Europe now but I'm yet to do a US one. Hopefully this year but we'll see. I have a few VW friends out there so I will probably loan a Bug or Bus from them rather than ship my '61 Beetle out.

Thanks
The featured ribbon took some working out but there are a few tutorials on here that I used some info on to get it working.
Basically I had to modify the featured.php file, add some custom css and also made a few changes to the jcarousellite_1.0.1.js file.
If I get time I'll put it all together in a thread for others to use.

The social network icons in the posts/adverts are from a plugin called simple social bookmarks. It's not a straight foward installation though as you have to add some code to some of your theme php files and specify what icons you want to use. Then if you want to use larger icons as I have you need to add them yourself. It's all in the readme file of the plugin though and easy enough to follow.

I like the Idea

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