Visual Basic Projects Craigslist Ad Poster Version 1.0 Created 09/15/2017 Author: William D. Wells
Installation Instructions
- Run the SeleniumWrapperSetup and install into pre-selected folder. Warning: Changing the installation folder could result in error.
- Once installed, navigate to installation folder. Default: C:\Program Files (x86)\SeleniumWrapper
- Open the included chromedriver folder. Drag & Drop the chromedriver into the SeleniumWrapper Folder. The system will ask you if you want to replace chromedriver. Select yes.
- Open Craigslist Ad Poster Excel Workbook
- Enable Macros when asked to do so. Note: This option is provided in a Security Warning, click options, Enable Content, Continue.
- Fill-out Excel sheet cells that are highlighted red with the correct information.
- Picture link setup is tedious but must be done carefully. It is best to keep all photos in one folder.
- Navigate to the first picture you would like uploaded. All photos will be uploaded in the order they are listed in the Excel Sheet.
- All links must have the Drive letter followed by the sub folders all the way to the photo itself. This is called the absolute path. Ex: C:\Users\SENTRE Partners\Desktop\Craigslist Ad Photos\Kitchen - SS (Showing Fridge) - Downstairs.jpg
- Continue steps 8 & 9 until 24 pictures have been chosen. Warning: Not selecting 24 photos will result in error.
- Click on the Post Craigslist Ad. Note: Running the Craigslist Ad Poster for the 1st time may require admin approvals.
- Once the program finishes, you will be asked to review the post. Take this time to look over the ad, or go back to rearrange photos.
- Finalize Posting in Craigslist.
- Close all windows including the Black CMD Window.