Frequently Asked Questions

Hilal Times is positioned as a comprehensive contact and classified portal, specifically designed to serve the Turkish-Arab community. It hosts key modules such as listings, advertisements, and news, all within a single, integrated platform.

Hilal Times offers a wide range of categories including Real Estate, Vehicles, Spare Parts & Accessories, Second-Hand & New Items, Construction Equipment & Industry, Private Lessons, Job Listings, Pet Services, and Domestic Help.

Hilal Times supports Russian (RU), English (EN), Arabic (AR), and Turkish (TR). Content will be translated professionally to ensure accuracy. The general interface of the site is intended to be in English by default.

Users can register via Google, Facebook, or VK accounts. Alternatively, signing up via email is also available and free of charge.

Yes, a free listing option is available. Users can publish one free listing that remains active for 3 months. However, photo uploads are not allowed for free listings; only text-based entries are accepted.

Photo uploads are allowed for paid listings. Users can upload and manage multiple images. Free listings do not support image uploads and are limited to text only.

Yes, during listing creation or editing, users can enter detailed location data (city, district, neighborhood). For categories such as Real Estate, Vehicles, Second-Hand Items, Domestic Help, and Job Listings, Google Maps integration is being developed to support geolocation.

All listings require approval by a Super Admin before being published. Listing status and approvals can be monitored through the admin panel.

Yes, published listings can be edited via your Seller Panel or through the Admin Panel.

Yes, listing owners can view basic statistics such as phone number clicks, share button clicks, view count, and reading time. Only admins have access to detailed analytics across all listings.

Hilal Times features a built-in messaging module that allows real-time communication between sellers and potential buyers. You can respond to inquiries and engage with interested users directly through the platform.

No, commenting on news articles is currently disabled. The platform prioritizes messaging in listings as the primary method of user interaction.

Yes, share buttons are included on all news and listing detail pages. Published news will also be automatically promoted across platforms such as Telegram, VK, Facebook, and X.com (formerly Twitter).

Each listing includes a messaging button. Once clicked, you can send a message to the advertiser in real-time. Advertisers receive instant email/notification alerts. Message history is stored in your account panel for later reference. No phone number is required to start a conversation.

Advanced filtering is available in most categories: Real Estate (price, square meters, floor level, furnishings), Jobs (salary range, employment type, experience, education), Vehicles (brand, model, fuel type, year, km), Domestic Help (live-in vs. part-time, nationality, experience), and Services (verified status, rating, proximity).

Premium ads are featured in high-visibility areas of the site (e.g., header, sidebar). If multiple ads occupy the same space, they rotate for equal exposure. Premium advertisers also receive a dedicated profile page, and users clicking on the ad are taken directly to the advertiser's contact page.

Hilal Times has undergone a comprehensive UI overhaul to establish a clean and modern corporate identity. The design emphasizes simplicity, using light gray and warm white tones for the background. Visual differentiation is applied—e.g., news cards have sharp corners, while advertisement cards use rounded edges—to help users distinguish between content types. Mobile usability has also been significantly improved.

Yes, Job Listings is one of the main categories on Hilal Times. You can find or post jobs in various subcategories such as Legal, Education, IT & Software Development, Engineering, Sales, and more. Listings can be filtered by salary, employment type, education level, and experience.

Yes, the Real Estate category is one of Hilal Times's primary sections. You can post or browse listings for Residential Properties (Apartments, Villas, etc.), Commercial Spaces, Land, and Buildings. Filters include price, square meters, trade options, and posting date.

Yes, the Vehicles category includes subcategories such as Cars (Sedan, SUV, Coupe, etc.), Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycles, Marine Vehicles, and more. Users can filter by price, model year, fuel type, transmission, and mileage.

This category connects those looking for or offering services such as Childcare, Elderly & Patient Care, and Housekeeping. Listings can be filtered by pricing, job type (live-in, full-time, etc.), education level, experience, and nationality.

Yes. Apart from traditional real estate listings, Hilal Times includes short-term rentals, shared flats (roommates), student housing, and relocation and property management services. You may also find legal consulting or translation assistance related to housing.

Yes. In the Services category, you can post or find certified translation, notary guidance, document preparation, equivalency applications (Denklik), and Turkish document navigation. These services are especially useful for expats and immigrants.

Yes, a "Business Directory" (Yellow Pages) module is in development. It will include listings for institutions such as government offices, embassies, consulates, businesses, restaurants, and travel agencies across Turkey and the USA.

The Consulting category includes professionals offering support in legal assistance (e.g. contracts, disputes, immigration), tax and accounting, business setup, educational consulting (e.g. university applications, equivalency), and psychological and medical referrals. These listings may include verified professionals with ratings and reviews.

Yes. We are actively adding new categories such as Fashion & Lifestyle, Beauty & Wellness, Events & Culture, Tech Services, Education, and Volunteering & NGO Projects. Suggestions for new category additions are also welcome from our user base.

The Interviews section features exclusive conversations with successful individuals, entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals within the Turkish-Arab and immigrant communities. These interviews aim to inspire, inform, and connect our audience with real-life stories of resilience, innovation, and adaptation.

Success Stories highlight personal or business achievements of users who have made a significant impact in their field or community. These stories are curated by our editorial team and occasionally nominated by users. They serve to motivate others and demonstrate what's possible with determination and support.

The Immigration module provides up-to-date, verified information on Turkish residency permits, work visas, citizenship options, asylum procedures, and common legal hurdles and solutions. This section is designed to help immigrants navigate bureaucracy with clarity and confidence.

The Living in Türkiye section includes practical guides and resources on cost of living, renting or buying a home, public transport, utilities setup, mobile/internet plans, and cultural norms and etiquette. Whether you're newly arrived or settling long-term, this section simplifies life in Turkey.

User-submitted content is accepted via the editorial inbox with report news section or via email. We encourage submission of community stories, photojournalism, opinion pieces (non-political), immigration journeys, and small business spotlights. All content is subject to editorial review before publishing.