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        "rendered": "<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Long Do Listings Stay Online? Automatic Expiry and Renewal Rules on markto.ch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">markto.ch listings do not stay online forever \u2014 they have an automatic expiry period to keep the platform fresh and relevant for local buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Expiry Period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active listings<\/strong> remain visible for <strong>30 days<\/strong> from the date of publication (this is the most common duration for private ads on markto.ch).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 30 days, the ad automatically moves to <strong>expired<\/strong> status:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It no longer appears in search results or category listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is hidden from public view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It remains visible to you in \u201cMeine Anzeigen\u201d (My Ads) under expired or archived items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some categories (e.g., real estate, vehicles, jobs, services) may have slightly different durations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real estate \/ rentals \u2192 often 60\u201390 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicles \u2192 sometimes 60 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But for most everyday items (electronics, furniture, bikes, clothing, etc.) \u2192 <strong>30 days<\/strong> is standard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Check Expiry Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to \u201cMeine Anzeigen\u201d (My Ads) after login.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each listing shows:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication date (\u201cVer\u00f6ffentlicht am\u2026\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remaining time or expiry date (if shown)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status label: \u201cAktiv\u201d (active), \u201cAbgelaufen\u201d (expired), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewal \/ Republish Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic renewal<\/strong> \u2192 does <strong>not<\/strong> exist. Listings do not auto-renew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manual renewal<\/strong> \u2192 very easy:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In \u201cMeine Anzeigen\u201d, find the expired ad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on it \u2192 look for <strong>\u201cErneuern\u201d<\/strong>, <strong>\u201cWieder ver\u00f6ffentlichen\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cRepublish\u201d<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click it \u2192 ad is immediately reactivated with the same content (you can edit first if needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New 30-day countdown starts from the renewal date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can renew as many times as you want \u2014 no limit for private users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: Renew just before expiry (e.g. day 28\u201330) to keep momentum without losing views\/inquiries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Cases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marked as sold<\/strong> \u2192 removed from public view immediately (no expiry timer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheduled ads<\/strong> \u2192 go live on chosen date \u2192 then follow normal 30-day expiry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rejected \/ blocked ads<\/strong> \u2192 never go live \u2192 no expiry applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drafts<\/strong> \u2192 never expire (stay in your drafts forever until published or deleted).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Default lifetime: <strong>30 days<\/strong> (active &amp; visible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After expiry: hidden from public, still in your \u201cMy Ads\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewal: manual, one click \u2014 resets the 30-day clock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No auto-renewal or fees for private sellers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check \u201cMeine Anzeigen\u201d regularly to catch expiring ads and renew them \u2014 it keeps your items in front of local buyers and maximizes your chances of quick sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep listings fresh and deals rolling! \ud83d\udcc5<\/p>",
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