The beauty of Craigslist is it can be used in a variety of ways. Those who use Craigslist
do so in many different ways. Some of the most popular uses of Craigslist include
advertising, meeting people and finding jobs. This article will discuss these three
distinct uses of Craigslist.
Advertising on Craigslist
Advertising products and services is one of the many valuable uses of Craigslist. Those
who are hoping to generate a profit from the sale of their products and services often
turn to Craigslist for advertising for a number of reasons. The two most significant
reasons are affordability and a large existing audience.
To say advertising products or services on Craigslist is affordable is certainly an
understatement. Craigslist only charges a posting fee for help wanted advertisements in
three specific markets and specific housing advertisements in one city. Therefore all
advertising of products and services is free.
Finally, advertising on Craigslist is appealing because there is no need to generate
traffic to the website. Craigslist already receives approximately ten million visitors per
month who generate approximately four billion page views per month. There is no denying
advertising on Craigslist has the potential to reach a massive audience.
Meeting People on Craigslist
Another one of the many uses of Craigslist is to meet people. The personals section of
Craigslist is the most obvious section designed specifically for meeting people. Here
individuals can read or post advertisements seeking either platonic relationships or
romantic relationships of different sexual orientations. The personals section of
Craigslist is restricted to individuals over the age of 18. Additionally there are
restrictions beyond the normal terms of use place on the advertisements. Specifically
individuals are prohibited from impersonating someone else when placing an advertisement.
The discussion forums on Craigslist also provide an opportunity to meet others. These
discussion forums are divided into a number of different categories so individuals can
focus on a topic which interests them and are likely to meet others who share this
interest. However, it should be noted that on any discussion there is the very real
possibility of heated debates. Those who visit discussion forums are likely to meet
others who share their opinions on relevant issues but there are two sides to every
issue so they are also likely to encounter those who oppose their viewpoints. Debate on
important issues may remain civilized by there are often situations in which this debate
degrades to an uncivil manner.
Finding Jobs on Craigslist
Many people who use Craigslist are those who are seeking new jobs or career changes. The
job posting section on Craigslist is quite extensive and the available jobs are broken
down by a number of different categories making it easier for users to find their dream
job. Additionally, there is a search feature in the jobs section which enables users to
search for a particular word or phrase in one of the job categories. Users can also search
specifically for jobs with certain criteria such as telecommute capabilities, contract
positions, internships, part-time positions or positions with non-profit organizations.
Job seekers can also post their resumes for consideration on Craigslist. Although the
resumes section of Craigslist is not as well organized as other sections, those who know
how to write an eye catching resume can still attract attention. The keys to attracting
attention in the resume section is to create a descriptive and attention grabbing title
and to fill the content of the resume with relevant keywords to make it easier for those
who search for these keywords to find your resume.
Written by Michael L. Mayhew
Michael Mayhew is the publisher of “Craigslist Traffic”.
You can get additional information at his website:
http://webmasterautomation.com/craigslist/
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