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Today I have a question for you, have you heard of  Craigslist.com? If not you could be missing a FREE opportunity to post classified ads online. So why should you start  Advertising on Craigslist?

Whether you are a seller interested in selling a one-time product, a small business owner with many products or services to sell, or any
entrepreneur or marketer — if you aren’t using Craigslist, you are missing a valuable opportunity to drive hoards of traffic to your site.
Now you want to know, “What is Craigslist?” For many, the ““List”” is a community website that uses Web 2.0 technology. This website,
like many others of its kind, focuses on providing users the ability to build an online community. Serving more than twenty million users each month, Craigslist.com is among the highest-ranking sites on the Web today.

What does this mean to you? And how can you use Craigslist to benefit you? Most community forums provide a place for people to chat, get to know each other, or share common interests. Craigslist is unique in that while it does offer a forum, it is also a place where people can promote and sell. Craigslist allows users to post classified ads to a community bulletin board. Most users can start advertising on Craigslist free, although there are charges for certain services in certain locations.

The board on Craigslist.com hosts millions of ads and has billions of visitors every year. As more and more people turn to the Internet for their purchases, the “List”” is rapidly becoming one of the most important places people bookmark. Remember, most ads placed on Craigslist are free. Even when you do have to pay for ads, usually you will pay far less than you would if you paid for an advertisement in a local newspaper (or national one). And, more and more people are using the Web to find what they need, whether they want to find a job, a new home, a new car or anything else.

OK, so you want to post an ad on the “List”. Great! Now, how do you do it?

Advertising on Craigslist is easy. First, go to the main page, where you will see a list of countries and cities, choose the place you would like to post your ad and a new page will open. Scroll up to the left-hand corner where you will see a link to “Post to Classifieds.” Next, you will want to select the proper category to post your classified ad in. Most people will search for advertisements by category, so be sure you put your ad in the right category. And don’t worry too much if you don’t… you can always change the category you originally selected.

When you post an ad, Craigslist.com places it in chronological order. So, the more recent posts get more attention because visitors see them first
naturally. Many times your ad will remain listed for up to 30 days. However, if you want to gain maximum exposure for your ad, you will want to post your ad often, so it rises to the top of ads posted on the “List”. You can also increase the odds of people searching for your posts by using keywords to describe your posts. Try adding popular keywords to your item description, so when people search for items using key terms your ad is most likely to pop up.

As with anything, Craigslist has its rules, regulations and limits. You need to follow these carefully so your ad does not become accidentally banned from placement on the board. If your violation is severe, the “List” will ban you from posting in the future. Now, how do you know what the rules are? First take your time and review the site completely. Pages you want to review include the terms of use and the general posting guidelines.

Craigslist hosts ads in over 400 cities around the world. If you want a cheap and innovative tool for promoting your business and making more money, check it out now.

To find out more about Advertising on Craigslist get your copy of my ebook Craigslist Advertising Revealed