After conducting months of research towards
developing an online Marketplace, Mjmls.com initiated beta-release of a
new Classified Advertising Venue (http://www.mjmls.com). With several
modifications to the Mjmls Website, users will now see the Classifieds
as the main page at Mjmls.com.
The original Web Directory, has been moved to a Sub-domain on the
server, but is still available for Webmasters to promote their Site
through a, “Link-Exchange”.
Michael Medeiros, the founder of Mjmls.com,
obtained services through Geodesic Solutions, A Limited Liability
Company in Software Development (http://www.geodesicsolutions.com),
for the release of the Classifieds segment. The Classified application
utilizes the PHP Language, enabling an easy to use interface. James
Park, Geodesic Enterprise Developer, stated, “The benchmarks of the
PHP/MySql application are comparable to any other scripting language
and data storage, especially when compared to the expense of hosting
the application”. Mr. Medeiros believes that the PHP/MySql application
will deliver convenient features, while the reduced operating expense
will allow Mjmls.com
to remain competitive among its competitors, as it progresses into the
future.
Geodesic Solutions, is providing continued support
of the Database application, as the Classifieds are being developed.
The Mjmls Classifieds are currently open for advertisers, as the staff
released Beta Development. While there are no fees for advertising, or
attached to the sale of an item, Mjmls.com is relying on utilization
of enhanced features for continued support of the domain. These
optional features include Better Placement of ads, Featured Ads,
Attention-getter Graphics, and Bold Text. Arrangements have been made
with 2checkout.com
and PayPal.com,
to accept secure online payments for these optional features.
Previous users of Mjmls.com can find the Web Directory
in its new location, http://links.mjmls.com. The directory
has only one modification, but Mr. Medeiros stated, “A new facelift is
in order”. The original Directory served as a place for Webmasters to
list their Website, through a link-exchange, and for end-users to
locate businesses and information on the Internet. Mr. Medeiros went on
to say, “With the Beta-release of the New Classifieds, the directory
will now be displaying one featured advertisement. The Ad Display is a
summary of the actual advertisement. It is relatively smaller than most
common banners”. Mr. Medeiros still intends for the directory to serve
as a free portal for users to find a variety of valuable Internet
Sites.
The Mjmls Classifieds currently offer a variety
Marketing Venues, but they intend to keep Website promotion within the
Directory. Businesses and individuals may advertise items for sale in a
variety of categories. These categories include Automobiles, Real
Estate, Electronics, Boats, Motorcycles, and Recreational Vehicles. In
addition, there is a category for Businesses to advertise their,
“Storefront,” in the Classifieds (Business). The Mjmls Staff intends to
update the Category structure through user comments and suggestions.
To begin advertising, a user is required to create
an advertiser account by registering. Once registered, users can place
multiple advertisements. End-users can contact advertisers through the
ads, get directions to their business or items for sale (Utilizes MapQuest.com),
forward ads to friends or family, and save advertisements for later
comparison. In addition, the site offers an account manager.
Advertisers can easily monitor advertisements in the classifieds. The
account manager will reveal the number of views, replies, and times an
end-user forwarded the ad to a friend or family member. Mr. Medeiros
commented, “Geodesic Solutions has provided many useful tools for our
End-users and Advertisers. We plan to be implementing different options
as the Website progresses. This will help ensure that Classifieds
remain fully functional when development is complete”.
About The Author
Michael Medeiros
Mjmls.com
1032 Bradford Dr
Williamstown, N.J. 08094
609-922-1800
