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Adooda launches hybrid ‘next generation’ online trading environment

Brighton based internet solutions company Adooda Web Design announces the launch of its unique online trading environment, adooda.co.uk

Mike Tuckwell, Adooda MD, explains, “In a world where opportunities for high quality no-cost online advertising just aren’t available, we’ve stepped into the gap. Adooda provides a commercial environment generating high levels of traffic, free advertising exposure and access to discounted internet products and services for registered users.”

Unlimited free classifieds: Adooda’s unlimited renewable classified advertising lets consumers and businesses buy and sell goods and services at no cost. There’s a simple, intuitive interface for creating colourful, eyecatching adverts and members have editorial control over the content. Ads can include as many as four images and sellers can choose whether to fix their price or invite offers. There’s a choice of payment methods and, along similar lines to e-bay, the Adooda system keeps a note of offers made and received, favourite adverts, sales and purchases.

“The site requires members to submit feedback on all transactions, a practice designed to enhance individuals’ reputations as well as improving their future experience with Adooda.”, says Mike. “And questions and answers can be exchanged between users pre-sale, either privately or publicly, taking much of the risk out of online shopping and helping build a positive community.”

Completely free business contact directory: There’s a comprehensive Contact Directory in which business members can create up to three free listings. Unlike some directories, Adooda encourages businesses to place each listing in at as many as three categories: useful when a business spans several different areas.

Free telephone calls and a safe online payment gateway: Adooda partners Nochex and Jajah add extra value to the core offer. Nochex is a leading independent UK-based online payment company that gives users a simple, safe online payment service. Jajah offers free telephone calls between registered users. Unlike most VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) telephony providers, Jajah is user-friendly. Because it routes calls through ordinary handsets and mobiles, members don’t need to buy a special headset, download software or stand in a hotspot to talk to a friend or business associate!

Mike’s team has included comprehensive help and support , detailed plain language FAQs and Help files on site. Plus there’s an efficient ‘ticket’ system for enquiries that need individual attention, where members can ask questions and view queries’ status in real time.

Businesses that don’t yet have a website can set up a smart minisite on Adooda which can also be used as a sponsored link within the classified listings. And for £28 including VAT a year members can include a website link from their free Adooda directory listing/s.

Mike concludes, “If our research is anything to go by, Adooda’s set to take off in a big way. Today’s businesses are well aware of the power of online exposure so from a commercial standpoint there’s a huge demand for good quality free and low cost advertising. As far as consumers are concerned, we know people respond well to new e-commerce opportunities: the internet’s still in its infancy and there’s plenty of room in the market for a fresh way of treating classified and directory advertising”.