2. Craigslist.org
Craigslist.org is now one of the most visited English language Web
sites, with local classifieds for more than 450 cities worldwide.
Originally was a San Francisco community electronic newsletter.
The site’s main function is to host classified ads that cover
practically every category you can think.
There’s also a forums section that allows users to discuss topics on
everything.
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Posting for most classifieds categories on craigslist is free.
You can just visit craigslist.org and go the site which you want
to see.
The site has a range of broad categories, and you can easily
find to the appropriate section quickly.
Most ads include the member’s e-mail address.
Craigslist offers a function that masks e-mail. Also, their
address isn’t openly available.
4. The Craigslist Network
Today, more than 450 cities have a craigslist community site.
Community members largely moderate the sites.
Craigslist communities appeal to a broad range of users.
Craigslist members range from teenagers to senior citizens.
They post on the forums, shop online, trade tips and make new
friends.
5. Craigslist Financials
The company purchased the domain craigslist.com. Since then,
craigslist has expanded to cover more cities and communities,
becoming a powerful financial force in the process.
The site earns revenue by setting fees for job postings in a few
cities and for apartment listings in New York City.
The fee authorizes the user to post a job in one category. If
the user wishes to post the same job in multiple categories,
they must pay a fee for each one.
6. Craigslist Controversy
One of the biggest challenges for the craigslist community is
weeding out scam artists.
One scam that has popped up in several craigslist communities
involves a buyer overpaying for an item.
It is the scam artist will send a fake check for seller. Since the
check is fake, the seller is held responsible.
In cases involving illegal activity and that violating the site’s terms
can result in stiff fines.
