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Article Title: Marketing On Craigslist 101
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Since its launch in 1995 Craigslist.org has quietly become the
largest online classifieds website in the world with a regional
presence in 190 cities, across 35 countries. Each month over 10
million people log on to the seventh most popular website to
buy and sell just about everything. From real estate to
furniture, promoting services such as contracting, house
cleaning and even babysitting � Craigslist is the one spot
where anyone can connect regionally to fill a need.
As its popularity has continued to increase, so have the
possibilities for vendors large and small to market their wares
on Craigslist. What�s the big attraction? For the most part
Craigslist is 100% free to post and search. Only do job
postings in San Francisco, L.A and New York City cost a small
fee to post. Otherwise, Craigslist is an open free source for
new targeted customers, ripe for the picking, just waiting for
your business to give them what they want.
Craigslist is regionally based website that truly promotes
community involvement. However, you can post in any of the
available metros and multiple metros as well. The trick is in
designing an ad that gets people attention, getting on a
regular posting schedule, following the rules (or at least not
overtly breaking them) and searching for new customers daily.
Simplicity in ad design is paramount and it matches the vibe
that Craigslist likes to attract � peer-to-peer, real human
interaction. It lacks the commercial aspects that add fluff and
confusion in exchange for simple ads, most posted by real folks.
Design your ad to fit into that scheme is key to a successful
campaign.
Get into the habit of posting often on Craigslist and hit
multiple metros with different ads to get more reach (if you
business can support it). It�s free to post so what do you have
to lose!
Understanding Craigslist rules are fairly simple as they are
openly published. They are super picky about what you can post,
but there are exceptions like livestock and anything illegal
(drugs, guns, etc.). One of the major rules that I see as a
marketing rule more than a terms of service rule is to post in
the category that best corresponds with your product type. This
ensures your ad will reach the best target without adding to
useless clutter.
Over 8 million people post monthly on Craigslist and that
number grows every day. Don�t just sit back and post ads,
answer ads seeking your products and services as well.
Craigslist is one of the best ways for every business, large
and small to find a new voice online for little more than elbow
grease.
About The Author: Shanon Lewis is a web marketing expert and
the author of �The Unofficial Craigslist Book� the first and
only book that features detailed tips, tricks and guidance
showing every business how to succeed on http://Craigslist.org.
For more information, visit http://www.craigslist-book.com.
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