1. ➢
Introduction to How Craigslist Works
Craigslist.org which original is a San Fr
ancisco community electronic newsletter
is now one of the most visited English l
anguage Web sites, with local classified
s for more than 450 cities worldwide. Ma
in function of the cites classify a lot
of advertisements that cover almost all
category we can think of, for example, h
ousing, job postings, items for sale, se
rvices and personals. The sites also hol
ds the discussion which topics is everyt
hing from gardening to the Linux operati
ng system.

2. ➢
The Craigslist Network
Each craigslist site focuses on a specifi
-c community.Originally,the Craiglist on
-ly listed classifieds and annuncements
in San Francisco.The more popular the se
-rvice grew, the more expansive Craig Ne
-wmark's original concept was beyond and
craiglist added other cities to its netw
-ork, for example, at first, Boston, lat
-er, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York Seat
-tle and Washington D.C.. Today, craigli
-st is followed more than 450 cities.

3. ➢
Craigslist Financials
Craigslist started as a pet project but b
-lossomed into a full-fledged company.Cr
-aiglist incorporated as a for-profit or
-ganization and the company also purchas
-ed the domain craiglist.com the reason
is to prevent anyone buy it and misleadi
-ng craiglist members. Since then, to be
-come a powerful financial, craigslist h
-as expanded to cover more cities and co
-mmunities.

4. ➢
Craigslist Controversy
The site has a section describing common
scam tactics and what users should do if
they come across them.One scam that has
popped up in several craigslist communit
-ies involves a buyer overpaying for an
-item. In this scam, an innocent seller
advertises an item on craigslist for a g
-iven amount --it is $1,500.Police scan
craigslist for ads soliciting illegal go
ods or services.

5. ➢
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