Quick Delete
Quick Delete is available to all of our clients. To have it enabled, please contact help@rooof.com.
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Overview
The Quick Delete feature is built into the PostEngine Settings page and provides you with a fast and easy way to delete outdated Craigslist ads.
Once activated, Quick Delete triggers the removal of ads after a specified number of days (between one and fourteen days) from your Craigslist account.
This feature is helpful for removing ads for units that have been leased, for time-limited offers or specials, or just to help keep your Craigslist account up to date!
Accessing Quick Delete
Quick Delete is located in your PostEngine settings. To access your settings:
If you're using the PostEngine Chrome extension -
- Open Google Chrome, click on the puzzle-piece icon in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser window.
- Left-click on the blue, PostEngine icon.
- Click Settings.
If you're using the PostEngine for Desktop application -
- Open PostEngine for Desktop.
- Click PostEngine Settings in the bottom left.
PostEngine settings will open to the Credentials page. Quick Delete is below the Craigslist Accounts section.
How to Use Quick Delete
- The email address and password for the Craigslist account that you are going to delete ads from will be listed here.
- Use the drop-down to choose to Delete Ads Older Than: a day/2 days/3 days/4 days/5 days/10 days/14 days.
- When you're ready, click Go!
When Quick Delete is Running
When Quick Delete is Running- A separate tab will open into your Craigslist account as PostEngine logs in to search and delete. This tab will close upon completion of Quick-Delete.
- You'll see a pop-up indicating the successful completion of the process
Please note!
In order for Quick Delete to complete its process it's important that it isn't interrupted. Please do not close the tab that PostEngine auto-opens because doing this will prevent the Quick Delete process from completing. When you see this tab appear just ignore it and continue your work!
Troubleshooting
I can't find Quick Delete on my settings page.
No problem! Please contact help@rooof.com and we'll turn the feature on for you right away!
Do I have to delete old ads?
You don't have to delete old ads on Craigslist, it's completely up to you. Instead of deleting outdated content many of our clients choose to include a pricing and availability disclaimer in their ads. This may already be in place for your property but if not it's really easy to add one in! Click here to learn more.