Why can’t I include my website link in a Free ad?
If you’ve ever posted a Free ad on Gundog Central and noticed your website link was removed, you’re not imagining things. Our posting rules clearly state that external links are not permitted with Free ads … and there’s a purpose behind that decision.
Gundog Central was built to be a centralized place to find hunting dogs, where buyers can easily browse, compare, and evaluate dogs without having to jump between multiple websites. When ads rely on phrases like “visit my website for more information” or “see pedigree here,” it creates extra steps for the buyer and breaks that experience.
Instead, we encourage every listing to stand on its own.
What you can include in a Free ad
You’re not limited—you’re just keeping everything in one place. Free ads already allow you to:
• Post a primary photo to grab attention
• A full, detailed description with plenty of space
• Built-in pedigree tools (no need to link out)
• Contact information for direct communication
In most cases, everything a buyer needs can be included right inside your ad.
Why this policy exists
This approach benefits both buyers and sellers:
• Better experience for buyers – No extra clicks or dead ends
• Stronger, more complete listings – More information upfront builds trust
• A true central marketplace – Everything stays organized and easy to compare
• Improved search visibility – When you include detailed descriptions and pedigrees directly in your ad, search engines like Google can better index your listing. This helps your ad show up in search results and can drive additional traffic straight to your listing.
There’s also a fairness factor. Gundog Central invests significant time and money into bringing targeted traffic to the site, through search engines, industry exposure, and ongoing promotions. Keeping ads self-contained ensures that traffic benefits the entire community, not just a few listings redirecting elsewhere.
Want to promote your website or kennel brand?
If your goal is to drive traffic to your own website or promote your kennel more broadly, we do offer upgrade options that are built specifically for that, while still keeping the core marketplace clean, consistent, and easy to use.
Final note
Gundog Central isn’t just a place to post ads … it’s designed to be the place where buyers come to find hunting dogs. Keeping listings complete and centralized is what makes that possible.
About the Author : Jeff Davis.
Visit authors website | View more articlesWhen I created Gundog Central, it was to help people place their hunting dogs in hunting homes. I want everyone to be successfully using the site, so l thought I'd try my hand at creating a few articles filled with knowledge and lessons I've learned over the years running this site. I'm certainly not a writer and I'm a terrible speller, and although I promise to make an effort to proofread and spellcheck these articles before I post them, you'll most likely find them riddled with grammatical errors. I don't know if I'd even really call them articles per say, more of a collection of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Gundog Central. Tips on how to sell your dogs and tricks on how to use the site. I have no plans to write any other articles, as I have great writers already contributing content to the site. My focus with these "articles" will be geared towards helping you be successful selling your dogs and marketing your kennel and services on Gundog Central.
