Bulletin Board FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about BizBB.com Bulletin Boards

What are the types of Bulletin Boards on BizBB.com?
Why define different types of Bulletin Boards?
Do the Company Registry and Merchandise Bulletin Boards have the same information?
Can I post to any Bulletin Board?
How can I tell if I am allowed to post to a particular Bulletin Board?
Which Bulletin Boards allow the public to Post?
Why would I want to post in the Open BB if I can get my own Merchandise Bulletin Board for free?
Who has the responsibility to keep the information in the Bulletin Boards up-to-date?
Which types of Bulletin Boards is BizBB.com hosting for free?
What are the responsibilities of the Administrator of a Bulletin Board?
What happens if the Administrator does not meet his responsibilities?
Isn't that unfair?
How long does a administrator have to get 5 OFFERS posted?
Where do I post if I have fewer than five items for sale?
I created my free Merchandise Bulletin Board, but I don't like how it looks!
I want to change the name of my Bulletin Board!
The Merchandise Bulletin Boards are not listed in alphabetical order. How are they ordered?

What are the types of Bulletin Boards on BizBB.com?

Merchandise
Company Registry
Services
Business Opportunities

The Merchandise Bulletin Boards are restricted to detailed descriptions of merchandise that is immediately available FOR SALE or is WANTED.

The Company Registry is restricted to companies that sell merchandise; for describing their business in full detail.

The Services BB is restricted to entrepreneurs and companies to describe personal and business services. Here you will find Shippers, Long Distance providers, Bankers, Factors, Credit Card providers, Nurses, Personal Trainers, Web Designers, Gurus, Agents, Freelancers, etc.

The Biz Opps BB is restricted to entrepreneurs and companies that offer Business Opportunities.

Why define different types of Bulletin Boards?

So that people can search for information more efficiently and quickly.

Do the Company Registry and Merchandise Bulletin Boards have the same information?

No, they are very different. The Merchandise Bulletin Boards are merchandise/product catalogs. The information contained in an Offer pertains to a particular product that is available for immediate sale and therefore the information is very specific. The Company Registry focuses on the company's capabilities. The information in a Company Registry Offer can cover many products and the product descriptions can be vague.

If you are a company which sells merchandise you may post to both Bulletin Boards.

Why would I want to post in the Open BB if I can get my own Merchandise Bulletin Board for free?

There is a requirement that all Bulletin Boards have a minimum of 5 OFFERS. If a Merchandise Bulletin Board has fewer than 5 OFFERS it is invisible to the public. Also BizBB.com will delete any Merchandise Bulletin Board which cannot maintain at least 5 OFFERS. So if you have fewer than 5 OFFERS you should post to the Open BB.

Who has the responsibility to keep the information in the Bulletin Boards up-to-date?

The person who posts an offer is responsible to keep it up-to-date. BizBB.com allows the Poster to easily Modify or Delete an Offer. At the bottom of each Offer is contact information. If the information contained in an offer is incorrect or vague, the Poster will be wasting his time and the time of the people who want to do business and will get a bad reputation.

Which types of Bulletin Boards is BizBB.com hosting for free?

Only one type; the Merchandise Bulletin Boards. Each of the Merchandise Bulletin Boards, except the Open BB, has been created by an entrepreneur or company who has responsibilities as the Administrator of the Bulletin Board.

What are the responsibilities of the Administrator of a Bulletin Board?

The Administrator must keep the Bulletin Board up-to-date, must post Offers which are specific, and is required to maintain at least 5 Offers at all times.

What happens if the Administrator does not meet his responsibilities?

BizBB.com deletes his Bulletin Board.

Isn't that unfair?

No. People are busy and it is unfair to waste their time. Also, if people decide that BizBB.com is a waste of time they will do their business elsewhere, and the Advertisers who are paying will suffer.

How long does a administrator have to get 5 OFFERS posted?

As long as there are less than five Offers the Bulletin Board will not be visible to the public. BizBB.com gives administrators a few days to get the number of Offers up to five.

Where do I post if I have fewer than five items for sale?

You may post your Offers in the Open BB, which is moderated by BizBB.com. Also, the Administrator of each Merchandise Bulletin Board decides if the public may post. You can post in any Bulletin Board that allows the public to post.

I created my free Merchandise Bulletin Board, but I don't like how it looks!

You can change everything in your Bulletin Board except the name of the Bulletin Board. The name is part of the unique Internet address of the Bulletin Board. To make changes go to your Bulletin Board's Home Page; make sure you are logged in as the Bulletin Board's Administrator. You will see links that allow you to Edit the Bulletin Board Properties, Delete the Bulletin Board, Update your Contact information, and Change your Password.

I want to change the name of my Bulletin Board!

You must delete the Bulletin Board and create a new Bulletin Board. When you delete your Bulletin Board you will lose all the information in the Bulletin Board. You can delete your Bulletin Board from the Bulletin Board's Home Page; you must be logged in as the Bulletin Board's Administrator.

The Merchandise Bulletin Boards are not listed in alphabetical order. How are they ordered?

The Open BB is always listed first. The Other Merchandise Bulletin Boards are ordered by the amount of traffic they generate. The newly created Bulletin Boards are placed at the end in the order in which they were created.

BizBB.com may change the ordering at any time without notice.