Contents:
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Navigating the Site
- The Homepage
- The Listing View
- The Detailed View
- Getting the Best Results from your Search
- Registering for an Account
- Creating a Listing
- Select Listing Type
- Secure Payment
- Listing Details
- Image Uploads
- Preview and Publish
The Homepage
The homepage consists of 3 main sections, the main navigation, the quickstart tiles, and the advanced search box. The quickest way to get started browsing the listings is from the main navigation, or the quickstart tiles. The 6 quickstart tiles are located in the center of the page and link to 6 of the main site categories;
- Commercial Stock
- Stud Stock for Sale
- Stud Stock Breeders
- Artificial Breeding
- Fodder and Grain
- Livestock Transport
Each of these tiles will take you to the summary listings of each of these Ad categories, where you can browse through the available Ads (listings) on the Australian Topstock system.
The other way to view category listings is by using the main navigation, which is located on the left side of every page. The main navigation is divided up into two main sections, the 'View' section, and the 'My Account' section. This section of the document explains the use of the 'View' section - for details on 'My Account' please view the My Account section of this document, located here.
The view section of the main navigation can be used to gain access to every Ad category on Australian Topstock. To help you quickly locate the services or products you are looking for, the View section is further divided into two sub-categories, 'Livestock and Studs' and 'Rural Services'. Livestock and Studs contains all listings associated with the sale and purchase of livestock, and breeding services, while the Rural Services category contains listings associated with rural services, such as accommodation, employment, and rural advisors.
The heading of each of these sub-categories is distinguished from the rest of the menu by its blue background. Both sub-category headings are expandable menus, which contain all of the Topstock categories. To view the content of each section, simply move your mouse cursor over the sub-category heading and the available categories will expand beneath it. These sections will close automatically when you open a different sub-category.
To navigate to any of the listing pages, simply click on the category you want to view on the main navigation.
The Listing View
Each category on Topstock contains a listing summary view page, where you can view all the currently available listings. If the number of listings displayed exceed more than 10, you can browse to the next page using the tabs at the bottom of the page, e.g. '< Prev 1 2 3 Next >'.
In order to quickly identify where on the site you are, you can see the page breadcrumbs below the main page title. Breadcrumbs are a list of the pages you have visited in order to get to the current page, allowing to quickly identify where you are, and simply and easily backtrack to previous pages. For example, if you are viewing listing details for a commercial livestock Ads, the breadcrumbs will read as follows
Topstock > Commercial Stock Listings > Listing No 1234
To help you quickly find what youÕre looking for, all of the Ads (listings) can be filtered by state, region, type, and - in the case of livestock listings Ð Stock Type, Breed, and Purpose. Filtering the listings will display only the listings which match your filtering criteria. To filter Ads, select the options you require from the drop-down lists in the box entitled 'Filter Listings By:' at the top of the page. The displayed listings will update automatically depending on the selections you make. The filtering section also allows you to search by keywords, within the currently displayed listings. To do this, type your search term into the text box marked search, and click the 'Search' button to the right. Remember, broad search terms are likely to return a lot of results, while very specific searches may not display anything at all. If you donÕt find the results youÕre looking for straight away, try making your search term less specific.
The Detailed View
There are 5 Topstock categories which also provide further detailed information in addition to the summary listing view. They are 'Commercial Stock', 'Stud Stock for Sale', 'Stud Stock Breeders', 'Artificial Breeding', and 'Rural Property'. You can browse the summary listings the same as with any other category, however, each of these Ads have a link titled 'More info' in the bottom left-hand corner of the listing summary. Simply click the link, or the Ad title, to view more detailed information associated with the Ad.
Getting the Best Results from your Search
Your can enter through the search fields specific criterion or keywords which may simplify your ability to locate specific listing types, locations or other areas of interest. The keyword search will cross check all content and titles of each active Ads (listings) on the system.
If you find that your search terms are returning too few results, try broadening your search terms to more generic criteria. Conversely, if you find that you are getting too many listings to be helpful, try a more specific search.
Registering for an Account
Before you can create your own Ads (listings) on Australian Topstock, you first need to register for an account. To do so, click on 'Create My Ad' in the 'My Account' section of the main navigation. This will take you to a screen which prompts you for your login details, i.e. your username and password. Click on the link above the username box, which is highlighted in blue and reads 'click here to get your username and password'.
On the register for an account page, fill out your personal details. You must fill out all the fields marked with an asterisk (*). Once you're done, click the 'Next' button at the bottom of the page to generate an email to your nominated address confirming your registration details, in this case your email address and password. You can then proceed to log in using your email address and password provided.
Please note: Australian Topstock will not disclose your personal information. Refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.
Creating a Listing
If you have already created an account login, to get started creating your own listings, click 'Create My Ad' near the bottom of the main navigation or directly to here and login with your assigned credentials.
Account customer inquiries should be directed to the office. contact details can be viewed here.
Creating a listing is an easy 6 step process, which is explained below:
Select Listing Type
After logging in, you will be directed to your account homepage, this is a page where you can manage and edit your current listings, or create new ones. To create a new listing, simply click 'click here to get started', and follow the instructions.
This page allows you to select which type of listing you would like to purchase, displaying also the listing duration and price. The table structure is separated into 'short term' and 'long term' listing types. To select which category you would like, simply click on the corresponding button, in the right hand side of the pricing table. You can only select one listing at a time.
To proceed, click 'Next' on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
Secure Payment
This section allows for a secure transaction to take place, so you can purchase your listing immediately using a nominated credit card. To make a payment, you must fill in all of the fields provided. In order for your payment to be successful, you must enter your details exactly as they appear on your credit card.
Australian Topstock accepts payment by VISA, American Express, and Mastercard.
The account name, card number, and expiry date can be found on the front of your credit card, while the security code can be found on the reverse side, next to your signature panel. If you are unsure of any details, please contact your financial institution.
When you have entered all your details correctly, click 'Next' at the bottom of the screen.
Please note: Australian Topstock does not store any of your billing details, and all transactions are processed using secure SSL protection.
Listing Details
This section allows you to enter in the information which you want displayed in your listing. All text entry fields are marked as they will appear on the published listing. If you are unsure, simply click the help icon (marked with a green '?') to the right of any given field, and a short tip will appear explaining the purpose and correct format for that field.
You must fill out all fields marked with an '*'. Unmarked fields are optional, however we recommend you fill in all fields relevant to your listing to assist public viewers in making informed decisions .
Any information entered here can be edited at a later date, even once the listing has been published, so if you are unsure of any details, they can be corrected later.
To proceed, click 'Next' at the bottom of the screen.
Image Uploads
Most listing types allow you to display two or more images on your listing. To upload an image click the button marked 'browse' this will open a window which allows you to navigate to and select the image on your local computer. Once youÕve found the image you want, click 'upload'.
Please note: All uploaded images are scaled to fit within a 4:3 ratio rectangle, so for best results, avoid using wide angle or heavily cropped images.
Any inappropriate content, or content which violates TopstockÕs Terms and Conditions of Use will be removed immediately, and the user's account suspended.
Preview and Publish
Before you publish your listing, you can preview it to see exactly how itÕll appear on the site. To do this, click ÔPreview My AdvertisementÕ. If youÕve entered any of the information incorrectly, or want to change anything, you can backtrack using the breadcrumbs at the top of the page, or the ÔBackÕ button in the lower left hand corner.
If everything is how you want it, click 'Publish My Advertisement' to finish up. Your listing will then be published to the site becoming searchable and able to be viewed by public users.