Top 5 Craigslist Tips and Tricks
Make the Most Out of the 7th Most Popular Website on the Internet
There are lots of goodies to be found on the craigslist site, in addition to second-hand merchandise. After you are done browsing all the offerings, reading and posting in the forums, and maybe even buying a t-shirt, check out these 5 tips and tricks.
1. Create an account
It is not required that you have an account, but there are several benefits. Posting is much simplified, because you don't need to wait for an email and then confirm that you want to submit the posting. You can also easily view and edit anything you have listed, and view old postings you have made.
2. Go straight to your city
Craigslist offers listings for over 300 cities in all 50 states and over 50 countries. To go straight to the listings for your city (or nearest major metropolitan area) instead of the "www" use your city name to go straight to craigslist section for your area. For example, my nearest major city is Seattle, so I go to http://seattle.craigslist.org
3. Include pictures in your for sale posting
You may not notice this option, but when you create the listing there is a button for "Add/Edit Images". All you need is to have the files on your computer or digital camera. Craigslist will upload them and keep a copy of your pictures for as long as the posting is active. If you don't have a picture, some buyers will ask, but most will just go on to the next listing.
4. Check out the "best of craiglist" postings
Look along the left-hand frame for a best-of link, or go straight to http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/all/. These are user-nominated posts that are interesting, funny, or just plain crazy. They are not endorsed by craigslist, and may not be appropriate for children (or adults).
5. Read Craig's blog. Yes, that Craig.
Craig's blog is located at http://www.cnewmark.com/ and is not dedicated simply to the craigslist service. He uses this space to pontificate (his word) about whatever is on his mind. This makes for reading of the most interesting kind.
Published by Lynn Glessner
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Post a Commentive seen people use systems like realpva to auto post multiple ads automatically and they claim to have great success.
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I think pics are super important for 100% of items you are selling. Services maybe not so much. But one huge way to stand out is to use a more eye-catching ad. There are a bunch of sites out there that can help you make ads for craigslist. I found http://www.slipdex.com. This one is FREE, allows up to 5 pics, has tons of themes specific for different categories and gives you different template options. Even has a thing that lets you track your ad views for craigslist. I have sold several things using it and you do get more responses!
here are some posting tricks that i use http://craigslist-tricks.blogspot.com/
Here's another tip - instead of posting your phone number, be safe and use the site that allows you to receive calls anonymously - http://letscall.me/
good article :) the writer's section on craigslist quite simply rocks!