The lesson guides you on how you can easily start up your own auction website at any Sangkrit.net web hosting option.
Auction means a public sale event where items, goods, or services are offered for bidding, and then are sold to the highest bidder. Auction Websites operate similarly to traditional auctions, but the bidding and transactions are conducted online rather than in a physical location.
These websites are programmed to provide an online platform where individuals or businesses can list items for sale and enable buyers to bid on those items. Auction websites provide an online platform for a wide range of items to be sold, including collectibles, antiques, electronics, fashion items, art, and more. They offer convenience for both buyers and sellers by enabling online transactions without the requirement for physical presence. Some popular examples of auction websites may include eBay, LiveAuctioneers, and PropertyRoom.
In this lesson, you will learn about starting your own auction website at any Sangkrit.net plan such as cPanel Webhosting, Plesk Windows Hosting, Webhosting Plus, VPS, or Dedicated Server.
You will be making Auction Website by installing the WeBid app via Installatron, the website automation system that lets you start any kind of website in minutes. But the first thing is to know about the WebBid app.
What Is WeBid App?
WeBid is a free and open-source web application that allows anyone to create and manage online auction websites. It provides a platform for individuals and businesses to set up their own auction sites, where users can simply bid on and win items listed by sellers.
The application easily installs on any hosting plan and is programmed to be user-friendly and customizable. Thus making it suitable for both beginners and masters.
Key features and characteristics of the WeBid web application include:
- Online Auction Management: WeBid allows users to list items for auction and set various parameters such as starting bids, reserve prices, auction durations, and bidding increments.
- Online Bidding System: Users can place bids on items listed in auctions. The highest bidder at the end of the auction wins the item.
- User Registration and Profiles: WeBid supports user registration, allowing bidders and sellers to create accounts and manage their profiles. Registered users can track their bidding history, won items, and more.
- Categories & Listings: Sellers can categorize their items to make them easier to find for potential buyers. The application supports various listing formats, including fixed-price listings and traditional auction-style listings.
- Highly Customizable: WeBid provides customization options through templates and themes. Users can choose from different templates or create their own to match the look and feel of their auction website.
- Payment Gateways: The application supports integration with payment gateways, enabling secure online payments for items won in auctions.
- Messaging System: WeBid includes a messaging system that allows communication between buyers and sellers. This can be particularly useful for questions about items or payment.
- Protection & Security Features: WeBid offers security features to protect user data and transactions. It includes CAPTCHA for spam prevention and encryption for secure communications.
- Multi-Language Support: WeBid supports multiple languages, making it suitable for creating auction websites that cater to a global audience.
- Administration Panel: The application includes an administration panel that allows site administrators to manage users, listings, categories, and other aspects of the auction site.
- Search and Filtering: WeBid provides search and filtering options to help users find specific items they are interested in bidding on.
- Community and Online Support: WeBid has a community of users and developers who contribute to its development and offer support. Users can access documentation, forums, and resources for assistance. Apart from that Sangkrit.net users can access round-the-clock privileged customer support from their account section.
It is particularly well-suited for individuals and businesses willing to create their own online auction platforms. It offers all the necessary tools to help you set up and manage your or anyone’s auction website with ease, whether for general merchandise, collectibles, unique items, or other categories. Users having no technical skills can also install and configure the WeBid app and get their auction sites up and running.
Installing WeBid On Your Sangkrit.net Hosting
Start by registering or transferring your domain name to Sangkrit.net and then subscribe to a hosting option such as cPanel Webhosting, Plesk Windows Hosting, Webhosting Plus, VPS, or Dedicated Server.
Now visit the ‘My Products’ page from the top right corner menu of your Sangkrit.net account and click ‘Setup’ next to the hosting option you like to use. This will start an online step-by-step process of connecting your domain name and configuring your hosting option so that you can use it.
Once, the hosting is set up, simply click ‘Manage’ and access the control panel of your web hosting. This is typically cPanel, Plesk, or a similar interface to which you have subscribed.
Look up ‘Installatron’, click to open it, and it will take you to the Application Browser page. Now simply follow these steps:
- Find WeBid On Applications Browser: Inside Installatron, you’ll see a list of available applications you can install. Search for “WeBid” in the search bar or locate it in the “E-commerce” or “Auctions” category.
- Start the Installation: Once you’ve found WeBid, click on it to start the installation process.
- Configure the Installation: You will be presented with installation options and configuration settings. Follow these general steps:
- Choose Domain: Select the domain where you want to install WeBid.
- Directory: Decide if you want WeBid to be installed in the root directory (e.g., http://yourdomain.com) or in a subdirectory (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/auction).
- Admin Username and Password: Set the admin username and password for accessing the WeBid admin panel.
- Site Name: Enter the name of your auction website.
- Database Settings: Choose whether to create a new database or use an existing one. Provide a name for the database and set a username and password.
- Language: Select the preferred language for your WeBid installation.
- Advanced Options (Optional): Depending on your requirements, you may have additional options to configure, such as backup settings, cron jobs, and more. You can leave these at their default settings if you’re unsure.
- Start The Installation Process: Click the “Install” button to initiate the installation process. Installatron will now install WeBid on your chosen domain. This process might take a minute or two.
- Installation Completes: After the successful completion of the installation process, you will see a confirmation message.
- Website Details: It will also give you details about accessing your newly installed WeBid website and its admin panel.
- Access Your WeBid Site: Use the provided URLs and credentials to access your new auction website and the admin panel.
- Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed WeBid using Installatron on your Sangkrit.net hosting option.
Now you can start customizing and setting up your auction website, adding items, and configuring the platform according to your preferences.
Alternative Method – WordPress Auctions
If you are a WordPress user and you think using WordPress for making your online auction website would be easier than using any new application then you can do it with WordPress. The “Ultimate WordPress Auction Plugin” is a powerful tool that can easily add auction functionality to your WordPress Website.
How To Create Auctions Website With WordPress?
Start by registering or transferring your domain name to Sangkrit.net and then subscribe to Managed WordPress or install WordPress on any other hosting option which you have chosen such as cPanel Webhosting, Plesk Windows Hosting, Webhosting Plus, VPS, or Dedicated Server.
Now simply follow these steps:
Login to the admin panel of your WordPress site and navigate to Plugins -> Add New page to search and install the “Ultimate WordPress Auction Plugin” plugin on your website.
After activation, you will find its new menu item added to your admin area dashboard. Click on it and configure the general settings, such as currency, time zone, and auction listing layout.
For creating a new auction, navigate to the auction plugin section and click on “Add New Auction” and fill in the important details such as:
- Title & Description
- Images of the item
- Starting bid price
- Bid Increments
- Auction start and end dates
- Auction type such as standard or reverse, etc
You would be able to view and manage all your auctions from the plugin’s dashboard as well as monitor bids and bidder information for each auction. The plugin enables you to extend or close auctions manually if required.
How Does WordPress Auctions Plugin Works?
The bidders can place bids on the items listed in auctions. The condition is that their bids should be higher than the current bid thus meeting the bid increment rules.
As soon as the auction ends, the highest bidder wins. The admin person can communicate with the winning bidder through email and on the basis of setup, can arrange the payment and delivery.
Another important thing to keep in mind is that the users must be registered and logged in to participate in auctions. You may open the registration on your website by visiting your admin area dashboard Settings -> General page and selecting the option ‘Anyone can register’ or you may selectively invite the users for registration by visiting Users -> Add New page that enables you to add new users and invite users through email.
The specifics of using the “Ultimate WordPress Auction Plugin” might vary based on the plugin’s features, your theme, and your website’s setup. So always refer to the plugin’s documentation for more specific instructions. For a prompt response during any issues, you may also contact us using the following comment form.