1. Explain of Craigslist.org
It is one of the most visited English language Web
sites, with local classifieds for more than 450 cities
world wide.
The site's main function is to host classified ads
that cover practically every category you can think
of, including housing, job postings.

2. Explain of Craigslist works
The site has a range of broad categories, and
each category has several subcategories,
making it easy to navigate to the appropriate
section quickly.
Craigslist's employees don't get involved inn any
transactions or discussions unless someone
reports a problem.

3. Explain of Craigslist Network
As the service grew in popularity, expanding well
beyond founder Craig Newmark's original
concept, craigslist added other cities to its
network.
The first city to join the network was Boston in
2000.

4. Explain of Craigslist Financials
The site earns revenue by setting fees for job
postings in a few cities and for apartment
listings in New York City.
The job posting fee in Boston, Los Angeles, New
York City, San Diego, Seattle and Washington,
D.C. is $25, while the fee in San Francisco is
$75.

5. Craigslist started
Craigslist started as a pet project but blossomed
into a full-fledged company.
In 1999, craigslist incorporated as a for-profit
organization.

6. Explain of Craigslist Controversy
One scam that has popped up in several
craigslist communities involves a buyer
overpaying for an item.
Police scan craigslist for ads soliciting illegal
goods or services.
The terms of use on craigslist make it clear that
the site has nothing to do with the content users
post, that it will work with authorities in cases
involving illegal activity and that violating the
site's terms can result in stiff fines.