The Configure Websites Tab

The Configure Websites tab displays all of the websites that you have configured for listing upload and displays their current status (active or inactive). From this tab you can add new websites as well as activate/deactivate and edit/delete existing sites.

 

HOW TO FIND THIS SCREEN

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Settings

From the Listings & Closings Settings screen, select the Configure Websites subtab.

 

TOPICS RELATED TO THIS SCREEN

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Settings

 

FIELDS AVAILABLE ON THIS SCREEN

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COMMENTS

Website Name

A display name that is only used in the Configure Websites table.

Upload Method

FTP: Select this option if the destination supports direct upload methods and can accept your listing data via FTP.

HTTP-POST: Select this option if the destination supports direct upload methods and can accept your listing data via HTTP.

Email: Select this option if the destination does not support direct upload methods and your listing data will be sent via email to the webmaster, who will update the site for you.

RETS server: Select this option if the destination supports the real estate transaction standard (RETS) protocol.

 

URL

If Upload Method is FTP:

  • Enter the location of the FTP server in the FTP URL text box (e.g. ftp.servername.com). Should not include the address prefix (e.g. FTP://) as this will be added automatically.

If Upload Method is HTTP-POST:

  • Enter the location of the host application on the HTTP web server in the HTTP-POST URL field. For example, www.topproduceronline.com/iTP/gate. Once again, the address prefix should not be included.

If Upload Method is  email:

  • Enter the Email address of the person responsible for updating the destination, usually the webmaster.

If Upload Method is RETS server:

  • Enter the RETS server URL.

Email Address

Only necessary if the upload method is Email. Should be the email address you want to send the listing information to, not the address you want to use to send it.

Username

Not necessary if the upload method is Email.

Password

Not necessary if the upload method is Email.

Status

Listings are uploaded to all active websites when you select the Upload to Websites option.

*Fields available from the Add/Edit Listing Upload Website in-line. Fields are not visible immediately upon entering the Configure Websites tab.