Author Archives: Auction123 News

10.24.25
by

Required Updates To Your Auction123 Craigslist Application

If you are having difficulties posting ads, we recommend uninstalling your current Craigslist application and installing the Craigslist application on a Windows 10 or 11 computer. Once reinstalled, attempt to post your ad again.

To install a new Craigslist application, follow these steps:

  • Login to your Dealer Spike Inventory Syndication (formally Auction123) Dashboard
  • Navigate to Account Settings, which is on the left navigation bar under Preferences.
  • Click the Craigslist tab at the top of the page.
  • Click Application in the main section and then Download Installer on the right.
  • After clicking the Download Installer button, a notification from your browser should prompt you to Run or Save the downloaded program.
    You can select Run.

  • After the application begins to run, you may receive a Security Warning confirming that you want to install the application.
    Click Install.
  • Now, you should see an Auction123 logo in your system tray. If you don’t, you will need to click the up arrow to see more applications. Once found, you’ll need to right click the 123 icon and click Finish Setup.


  • If successful, a new tab will open in your browser with the following message:

 

  • You have successfully installed the Auction123 Craigslist Client.
  • Next, you will need to add your Credit Card information.
  • Right click the 123 icon again and click Credit Card
  • Enter your Credit Card information in the window that appears and then click Save

Please contact Dealer Spike Inventory Syndication(formally Auction123) Support at (888) 514-0123, Option 1 then Option 4 or email dis@dealerspike.com if you need any assistance.

08.07.24
by

Required Updates To Your Auction123 Craigslist Application

We are releasing a required update for your Auction123 Craigslist application running on a Windows PC(s) at your dealership on August 7th, 2024. Windows may request your permission to proceed with this update. This required update is necessary for your Craigslist tool to function. The requirement for this update is a Windows 10 or 11 operating system and .NET 5.0 or above. Once we push these changes live, you should receive a notification that an update is available, or you can check for updates.

Right-click on the “123” logo in your system tray and select “Check for Updates.”

If Windows requests permission to proceed, you will see a pop-up stating, “Windows protected your PC”. You will then need to click on “More info“, then click the button that states “Run anyway” to start the process.

A window will then open asking if you would like to install the Auction123 Launcher Application. Click “Install” to complete the update process. Right click the “123” logo again and the version should be v202408072.

Please contact DealerSpike Inventory Syndication Support at (888) 514-0123, Option 1 then option 4 or dis@dealerspike.com if you need any assistance.

Thank you for using Auction123 for your Craigslist solution!

06.14.24
by

Craigslist Posting

Craigslist is experiencing difficulties while posting ads. If you are having difficulties posting ads, we recommend uninstalling your current Craigslist application and installing the Craigslist application on a Windows 10 or 11 computer in a separate location. Once reinstalled, attempt to post your ad again.

To install a new Craigslist application, follow these steps:

  • Login to your Dealer Spike Inventory Syndication (formally Auction123) Dashboard
  • Navigate to Account Settings, which is on the left navigation bar under Preferences.
  • Click the Craigslist tab at the top of the page.
  • Click Application in the main section and then Download Installer on the right.
  • After clicking the Download Installer button, a notification from your browser should prompt you to Run or Save the downloaded program.
    You can select Run.

  • After the application begins to run, you may receive a Security Warning confirming that you want to install the application.
    Click Install.
  • Now, you should see an Auction123 logo in your system tray. If you don’t, you will need to click the up arrow to see more applications. Once found, you’ll need to right click the 123 icon and click Finish Setup.


  • If successful, a new tab will open in your browser with the following message:

 

  • You have successfully installed the Auction123 Craigslist Client.
  • Next, you will need to add your Credit Card information.
  • Right click the 123 icon again and click Credit Card
  • Enter your Credit Card information in the window that appears and then click Save

Please contact Dealer Spike Inventory Syndication(formally Auction123) Support at (888) 514-0123, Option 1 then Option 4 or email dis@dealerspike.com if you need any assistance.

04.15.24
by

Facebook Marketplace Posting Application

Auction123’s Facebook Marketplace Posting Tool will allow you to post multiple inventory listings to Marketplace at a time. The tool saves you time and allows you to feature more inventory on Facebook than your competitors.

To install the application and begin posting, simply follow the steps below.

  • Login to your Auction123 Dashboard
  • Navigate to Account Settings, which is on the left navigation bar under Preferences
  • Click the Facebook Marketplace tab at the top of the page
    • Note: If you do not see this tab, please contact Auction123 Support
  • Review the three links on this page which provide the following –
    • A PDF to installation and usage steps
    • A PDF to Frequently Asked Questions
    • A link to a video that can walk you through installation and usage of the application
  • Once you have reviewed the setup and usage instructions, click ‘Download Facebook Marketplace Posting Tool Installer’
  • Once the installer has been downloaded, click it to begin installation
  • Windows will provide prompts to complete the installation

Once installed, you will be able to open the application by clicking the Windows icon on your task bar and then search for ‘Auction123 Facebook Posting Tool’. Open the application and login with your Auction123 credentials to get started!

If you have any additional questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Auction123 Support team at 888-514-0123 option 1 then option 4.

04.15.24
by

Google Business Profile Integration

With our Google Business Profile integration, you can advertise vehicles with valid VINs directly in Google search results next to your Google Business Profile, showing your vehicles at the first point of customer contact on the largest search engine. This article will help you troubleshoot and resolve errors that could interfere with the integration.

Listings only display in Google search results, not other Google services like Maps.

Troubleshooting

Dealership Matching

After our integration specialists configure your site to send inventory, Google will connect the inventory feed to your Google Business Profile. If it can’t find a match, the integration may not work properly. Here are some tips to resolve any issues that may come up:

  • Google will match your website to your Google Business Profile based on the dealership name and address, so make sure your name and address are up-to-date on your Google Business Profile and that they match what’s on your website.
  • Make sure your Google Business Profile is in a dealer category (example: “RV Dealer”, “Boat Dealer”, “Honda Dealer”) and not a general category. See this Google help article for more info on choosing categories.
  • If your Google dealership profile has access to multiple data providers, Google will automatically select one based on factors like how recently the feed has been updated and how complete the units are. You can manually select a data source from your Google profile settings under Vehicle Listings.

Inventory Verification

Google may not list units that have missing or invalid data. Here are some tips to make sure your units show up correctly on Google:

  • Missing or incorrect VIN: Google automatically checks the VIN for each uploaded unit using a decoder like this one to make sure it’s a valid vehicle. Make sure your units have just the VIN entered in the VIN field – no extra identifiers or stock numbers.
  • Missing price: Units must have prices entered for Google to accept them.
  • Missing mileage on pre-owned units: Pre-owned units are also required to have their mileage filled out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s required for the feed to work?

  • Your dealership must be located in the United States.
  • You must have a Google Business Profile for each physical address connected to your website.
  • Your Google Business Profiles must be categorized as dealerships for vehicle inventory to display.
  • Your Google Business Profle must have a store code (your Dealer ID should work for this). See Google’s documentation for more information.
  • Your units must have valid VINs (HIN/PIN/GTIN/Serial Number are not considered VINs for this).
  • Used/Pre-Owned Vehicles must have Mileage as a data element.
  • Units must have prices and photos.

How Do I Set Up My Google Business Profile?

Here are some Google help documents describing how to get your Google Business Profile up and running so you can use it with the integration:

How do I configure vehicle listings on my Google Business Profile?

  1. Access your Business Profile account at http://business.google.com/locations.
  2. Next click the See Your Profile button to change settings for that location.
  3. Then Click the Edit Profile button, and finally the Vehicle Listings button.
  4. Make adjustments to your preferred providers or turn off your vehicle listings. IF you don’t set a preferred provider, Google will choose a provider based on the overall data quality, such as the number of complete high quality vehicles and data freshness.