2. What is the Craiglist
! Craiglist is a community site, such as residents
who are limited to specific cities or regions.
! Craigslists founder is Craig Newmark and
CEO is Jim Buckmaster.
! Craigslist has no banner, and it is a Web site
for a very simple text-based.
3. Craiglists main function
! To host classified ads like housing, job
postings, items for sale, services and
personals.
! There is also a forums section that allows
users to discuss topics one very thing
from gardening to the Linux operating
system.
4. Craiglist Network
Each craigslist site focuses on a specific community.
Originally, craigslist only listed classifieds and
announcements within San Francisco. As the service grew
in popularity, expanding well beyond founder Craig
Newmarks original concept, craigslist added other cities to
its network. The first city to join the network was Boston in
2000. A couple of months later, Chicago, Los Angeles,
New York City, Portland, San Diego, Seattle and
Washington, D.C. followed suit. Today, more than 450
cities have a craigslist community site.
5. Income of the Craigslist.
The site charges fees only for a handful of
classified sections, while posting in most sections
remain free. Craigslist is getting revenue through a
handful of sources of income. President of
Craigslist Jim Buckmaster has said is more
important for companies to make money than to
create a better user experience.
6. How to use
! You need to create a craigslist account.
! You need to a valid e-mail address.
! You will receive an e-mail after entering
your e-mail.
! Click in your account and log in.
7. Conclusion
! Craigslist is popular classified ads site in free
which has a range of broad categories.
! User can discuss topics and join community.
! The Community category functions like a
community centers bulletin board.
