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There Are A Lot Of Lists Out There Why Is Craig s So Popular
hat is Craigslist? of ads, banners, and any
corporate sponsorship that could
Craigslist is a website influence the content of the
that was started in 1995 by a guy site.
named - you guessed it - Craig.
What began as a place for the Simple to use and easy to
residents of San Francisco to navigate, Craigslist has managed
find what they need from each to keep its grassroots honesty as
other (i.e. a job, a babysitter, its grown and continues to
a new dresser, a Buick) has since provide a community forum to each
grown exponentially. With sites community it serves.
for all 50 states, 52 countries,
and major cities all over the What information can I find on
world, Craigslist is the Craigslist?
ultimate, all encompassing
'classifieds' for anything you The better question might be:
could possibly want that's up for what can't you find on
grabs in your neighborhood. Craigslist? On the home page of
each city you will find
Why is Craigslist so popular? categories for your perusal
including:
Word of mouth spread the news of
Craigslist so quickly that the - Community - Here you will find
sites in cities like San childcare, a place to volunteer,
Francisco, New York, Boston, classes to take, local news, lost
Houston and more are the premiere and found, an addition to your
spots in the those cities for job band or artist collective, and
seekers and employers alike. someone to carpool with.
Because of the huge amount of
traffic, Craigslist is also free - Housing - This is the place to
not only find a roommate, a room, looking for you.
an apartment or a sublet but also
parking or storage rental, - For Sale - Twenty-four listings
vacation rentals, office and plus a wanted section divides up
commercial spaces, and someone to thousands of postings of all
swap houses with. Customize your sorts of stuff for sale. There's
search by choosing price even a free stuff section and a
brackets, pets allowed, and place to barter. Find everything
specific neighborhoods. from packing materials to a new
set of living room furniture.
- Jobs - Job listings are divided
into 24 categories plus an Et - Discussion Forums - There are
Cetera section for positions that 54 categories in this section.
don't quite fit anywhere else. You'll find someone to talk to
The beauty of this section is who shares your same interests,
that despite the thousands of whether your interests are
listings, you can narrow down the transgender issues, haiku, kink,
selection with keywords and by or gardening.
choosing jobs that offer
telecommuting, part time hours, - Services - If you need someone
or availability in specific to do your taxes, fix your
neighborhoods. computer, or give you a massage,
you can find that person here.
- Personals - There's something
for everyone here. The best - Gigs - If you're a computer
section is 'Missed Connections' programmer, stage hand, writer,
where you can list a posting for or jack-of-all-trades, you can
that cute someone who smiled at pick up a little side work here.
you from across the room - or be
found when that person posts - Resumes - Post yours here or
peruse some of the local talent. your country or state from the
list on the right then choose
- Event Calendar - Find something your city and keep clicking until
to do this weekend here. you find the apartment, roommate,
job, community, relationship,
How do I use Craigslist? conversation you've always
wanted.
Go to www.craigslist.org, choose
About the Author:
Madison Lockwood is a customer relations associate, specializing in small business development, for Apollo Hosting. Apollo Hosting provides website hosting, ecommerce hosting, vps hosting, and web design services to a wide range of customers.
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