How to Post Quality Ads on Craigslist
- 1). Click on the region, city or state to which you want to post. Click the link in the upper left corner to "Post to Classifieds" on the Craigslist home page.
- 2). Choose the radio button next to the category to which you are posting your ad. Complete each section until you get to the section to write the ad.
- 3). Create an accurate, yet exciting, title that draws interest to the ad. Don't use a lot of symbols before and after the ad. It doesn't add anything to the ad to do this. Add a fair price, but expect people to negotiate. Look over other ads to see other listed prices. Too high or too low and viewers move to the next reasonable ad.
- 4). Describe exactly what service or item you want to list on Craigslist. Letting people know measurements, flaws and price to encourage them to contact you. Upload any photos to your ad, if necessary, to add to the quality of the post. Ads without photos get skipped more often than ads with good pictures. Have fun with the ad, but don't get silly or people won't take you seriously.
- 5). Click "Continue" and review your ad for accuracy, and then click "Continue" again. Some ads require phone verification or the creation of an account before verification. Enter your phone number and follow the directions in the text or automated phone call to complete your ad placement.
- 6). Scroll down to enter the verification code provided. This step is overlooked often Your ad won't be placed if you don't enter the verification code. Click "Continue" and your ad lists on Craigslist within 15 minutes.
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