Did you know that without writing a single line of code, you can create a completely functional and attractive website for your business using the Yclas application?
In this article, we'll show you how to create a classified website, how to make it with your brand's visual identity, and why using this application is the ideal approach to build a great code-free site. Now let's begin.
Why Yclas?
Let us start with brief details on why Yclas should be on your list.
First, Yclas is a MaaS (marketplace as a service), marketplace website creation platform that creates websites in less than 1 minute. Yes, you heard it right, and it is not an exaggeration when we say 1 minute.
With Yclas, it gives you almost everything you need in running a classified website.
How do we get started?
Let us start with creating an account first. You can go to Yclas.com and click get started.
Bonus: Note that Yclas allows you to use the platform free for the first 15 days.
So why not take advantage of it and play around for 15 days in creating your ideal classified website?
What Setting Up a Yclas Classifieds Site Looks Like in 2026
The steps below still work, but the product has changed since this guide was first published. Here is what to expect today, based on the Yclas features page and pricing page (October 2026).
1. Start the trial
Sign up at yclas.com/create-website.html. The free trial lasts 15 days and needs no credit card. Your site starts on a free yoursite.yclas.com address and stays hidden from search engines during the trial, so you can build it before anyone finds it. Yclas is fully hosted: hosting, updates and backups are handled for you.
2. Design without code
New sites use the Nova theme by default. It is built for phones, and a single accent color restyles the whole site. A homepage builder lets you arrange the hero, categories, latest listings and a "how it works" section, and you can create pages, a blog, an FAQ and a forum, and edit the email templates. Custom CSS is there if you want it but not required.
3. Shape your listings
- Nested categories and locations, each with its own icon
- Custom fields: text, numbers, lists, yes/no, dates
- Moderation: approve each listing first or publish straight away; reCAPTCHA, Akismet and blocklists against spam
- CSV import for listings and users, useful if you are moving from another site
4. Turn on revenue
Supported gateways include Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Razorpay, Mercado Pago, PayFast, PayTabs, 2Checkout, BitPay and Escrow.com. You can charge for featured listings, bump-to-top, posting in paid categories or memberships, and sell banner ads.
5. Pick a plan before the trial ends
| Plan | Price | Listings | Photos per listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $69/month (current offer: $19/month for the first 6 months) | Up to 5,000 | 5 |
| Professional | $99/month | Up to 100,000 | 20 |
| Enterprise | $299/month | Up to 300,000 | 30 |
All plans include SSL, unlimited users and traffic, social login, reviews, maps and automatic backups. Paid plans let you connect your own domain. Every paid plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel at any time. Prices and offers can change, so check the pricing page for the latest.
How to choose
- Testing a local or niche idea? Starter is enough. 5,000 listings is a lot for a new community.
- Selling cars, property or equipment, where buyers expect many photos? Professional's 20 photos per listing usually matters more than the listing cap.
- Migrating a large existing site? Check your listing count against the limits before importing by CSV.
1. Click 15the day trial
2. Type the domain you want. Take note that it will not be the exact domain in the first place, as it will be created as a subdomain under Yclas. Please see the next picture.
3. In this example, I have typed testing123 and it is a subdomain of testing1234.yclas.com
However, you can always use your custom domain later on if you wish to.
Let’s wrap it up and hit finish. See? Just took seconds for me to complete the set-up.
Now that you are all set, let set it to the part where you will be creating a website without the use of codes.
Selecting the theme -> Selecting a theme is just easy as 1 2 3. You only need to navigate to themes panel. You also have the option to view a bit for activating or using it.
http://guides.yclas.com/#/Themes-how-to-change-a-theme
4. Configuring Payments -> With adding payment methods, we always make sure it will be as easy as adding theme.
5. Publishing your first ads -> This option will let you publish your ads and how you manage them.
6. Of course you will have the option to manage your
