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General Frequently Asked Questions
Do you archive old listings on the site?
Classified ads are time sensitive in nature, and we do not archive them on the site. If you need to locate an ad that appeared over a week ago, and you don't locate it online, your best bet is to visit your local library's periodical archive.
What are your rates?
Please visit our place an ad section for complete updated information on classifieds ad rates and deadlines.
Can you send me a death notice that was published prior to the last year?
No, death and birth notices are archived at no charge on the site for 365 days. We now offer a paid archive available back to 07/24/2002 that is searchable by last name. Prior to that, you need to visit your local library's periodical archive.
Where
do the listings for this site come from?
This site contains classified ads that appear in both The Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The site also includes Web-only ads in most categories. Featured listings in autos, jobs, real estate and rentals are supplied directly to their respective sites from advertisers.
Do all ads printed in The Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer go online?
No. Advertisers now have the choice to have their ads posted online for an additional charge.
Can I place a Web-only ad?
Yes. Web-only ad are available in most categories. For more information, visit our place an ad section or the Web-only FAQ.
What
is the best browser to use?
This site is best viewed with:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and above, Windows and Macintosh editions, through to, and including the latest release of the browser.
- Netscape 6, and above, Windows and Macintosh editions, through to, and including the latest release of the browser.
- Firefox and Safari.
How often is the site updated?
All of the newspaper ads on this site are updated daily by 9:30 p.m. PT. We do have additional data from online-only advertisers that update at various times during the day in autos, employment, real estate and rentals.
How do I use the search function?
Please see our search tips for general
classifieds, jobs and autos.
Do you run wedding and engagement announcements?
Yes, we publish wedding, engagement, anniversary, birth and special occasion announcements in Joyous Occasions, one Saturday a month in The Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Please visit our submission form for more information and to submit your notice.
I found an ad I want to respond to, but there's only a box number listed.
How can I reply to this ad?
Use the box number listed in the ad along with the following address to respond:
PO Box 70
Seattle Times Company
Seattle, Washington 98111
All mail sent to that box will come to the Seattle Times and will then be forwarded to the advertiser.
How do I place an ad?
You can place an ad through our Web site, or, please contact our Customer Sales Representatives
at:
Local:
(206) 624-7355
WA State: 1(888) 624-7355
Out of State: 1(800) 628-8285
For a comprehensive
list of contact numbers and e-mail addresses, visit our Contact
Us page.
What
if there is an error in my ad?
To fix an ad that has an error in it, please call our Customer
Sales Representatives at:
Local:
(206) 624-7355
WA State: 1(888) 624-7355
Out of State: 1(800) 628-8285
What
are the business hours of Classified Advertising?
(All
hours are Pacific Time.)
Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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NWclassifieds | jobs FAQ
How
do I browse the newspaper listings?
Scroll down on the home page of NWclassifieds | jobs and click on "Job listings by category". An index page of all of the newspaper
classifications, including A-Z, part-time and specialized classifications
such as high-tech are listed. Click on the classification to
be taken to that classification. The listings will be sorted
in the same manner that they appear in the paper.
Why
is only a portion of the listing shown?
The employment listings vary in the quantity and the quality
of data within each ad. For many job seekers, the first
couple lines of an ad provide enough information to determine
whether the position is of interest to them. With the quantity
of ads now available online, displaying just the first few lines
of each ad improves download time.
Why
am I limited to only 20 listings to a page?
We heard from many users that the time that it took to download
the search results of the previous employment classifieds was
tedious and often couldn't be done efficiently. Limiting the
number of listings on the page to 20 reduces the download
time. NOTE: the advanced search page now offers the ability to change the default results to a higher value.
How do I search only print listings?
If you want to search only the print listings, select "Classified Ads" from
the Company drop-down list in the search criteria. This will
search only the print classified listings.
If you
have a question about a specific ad, it is best to contact our
Classified Ad department.
To make
corrections to a current ad, please call us directly at: (206)
624-7355.
To cancel
an ad, please call: (206) 652-7355. We do not guarantee cancellations
or corrections sent via e-mail or voice mail.
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NWclassifieds Alerts and Saved Searches FAQ
Why would I want to save a search?
Saving a search allows you to create specific search parameters once without having to re-create them again and again every time you want to run the same search.
How do I save a search?
You can save a search that you've already created by clicking on the "Save this search" button at the top of your search results page.
You can also click on "Saved Searches" from the left hand navigation within any section to go directly into your saved search manager area.
You must log in to your Seattle Times account or create a new account to save searches and receive e-mail alerts.
Can I get results automatically e-mailed to my home or office?
Yes, you can choose to receive your results daily or weekly (on Sundays).
You can set the e-mail frequency (none, daily, weekly) for each search agent when you save your search.
How many searches can I save?
You can save up to 5 searches in Autos and Jobs. In Real Estate and Rentals, you can save up to searches. All other categories are grouped together in the General Classifieds where you can save up to 10 searches.
Why am I not receiving my e-mail alerts?
You should receive daily e-mails every morning. Weekly e-mails are sent on Sunday mornings, when NWclassifieds has the most listings on the Web site and can provide you with the best chance to find what you're looking for. Even if you have email alerts set up to be sent on a regular basis you may not receive email alerts if the criteria you have selected does not match anything in our database.
Please log in to your account to check the e-mail frequency that you've assigned to each saved search. If you do indeed have your e-mail frequency set for daily or weekly (Sunday), and you are not receiving alerts at that interval, then e-mail webmaster@nwclassifieds.com with your specific issue.
How can I stop receiving e-mails for my saved searches?
Log in to the Saved Searches page within the category you're interested in. From there, you can delete your saved searches or edit the saved search and change the frequency to "Don't send e-mail" to stop receiving e-mails.
What
are "My Favorites"?
Favorites are particular listings in our database that you want to save. You now must log in or create an account to use this feature. All of our inventory is dynamic, subject to prior sale and will be removed from your favorites when the ad is removed from our database.
How
come I lost some of "My Favorites" when I came back to the site?
Listings change day-to-day and if a listing is pulled from our site, it will also be pulled from your favorites area.
How do I change my Seattle Times Profile?
You can edit your profile or add seattletimes.com and NWsource services by clicking on "Your Account" from the top of any page on the NWclassifieds site.
How can I quickly create Search Agents and e-mail alerts in Autos?
- Click on Saved Searches from the left navigation of Autos, or search for a vehicle and click the "Save this search" button on the search results page.
- Log in to your account or register with the Seattle Times.
- Name your Search Agent (e.g. "Audi A4").
- Select your e-mail frequency
- Set your preferences. In Autos, select the make, model, price, mileage, etc.
- Click "Save"
- You'll begin to get e-mails based on the frequency you specified.
How can I quickly create Search Agents and e-mail alerts in Real Estate and Rentals?
Our Real Estate and Rentals sites work differently than the rest of NWclassifieds.com. You'll need to set up a separate account to create e-mail alerts and save favorites and searches. From the advanced search pages or once you have run a search, click the Sign in link in the left hand navigation, enter your name and e-mail address in the pop-up box and press the "Create an account" link within that box. Save searches and favorites and set up e-mail alerts.
Set up a Real Estate account
Set up a Rentals account
How can I quickly create Search Agents and e-mail alerts in Jobs?
Our Jobs site works a little differently than the rest of NWclassifieds.com. You'll need to create a seperate account in the "My Jobs Profile" section of the Jobs site. Save searches, get alerts, save up to five resumes & cover letters which allows you to apply online within our Jobs site.
Set up a Jobs account now.
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