1. Introduction to
How Craigslist Works
● Craigslist.org is an English language
Web site with local classifieds.
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● If you create your craigslist account,
you can join in forum discussions or
post your own classifieds.
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● Users flag posts, and these tags are
best of craigslist, miscategorized,
spam/overpost and prohibited.
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2. The Craigslist Network
● every month craigslist has:
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● more than 25 million new classified ads
● more than 1.5 million job postings
● more than 75 million user postings in the
forums section
● more than 10 million new photos uploaded
● more than 30 million user visits, most of
which are from the United States
● more than 8 billion page views, putting
craigslist in the top 10 English-language
sites
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3. Craigslist Financial
● The site earns resources by setting fees
for job postings in a few cities and for
apartment listings in New York City.
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● The resources can support entire staff
of 25 people.
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● Newmark says that he doesn't intend to
use any kind of web advertising on
craigslist in the future.
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4. Craigslist Controversy
● A challenge for the craigslist community
is getting rid of scam artists.
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● Newspapers report some story about cops
busting prostitution rings after finding
them and police using craigslist to find
sexual predators through craigslist.
● However, Buckmaster has said that
newspapers are more likely to report
negative stories about the site
possibility.
● Because some business managers feel
craigslist robs papers of revenue.

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