Free Classifieds: Everything you need to know.
Free classifieds are adverts placed either online or in newspapers. If you have something to sell then they are the best way to inform your target audience about it. Only those people who are interested in your product will click the link or pick up the phone to contact you.
In the past, car boot sales provided the ideal venue for some sellers. Perhaps, you could even sell to your friends and family. But, since the internet has become so easily available it is possible to find hundreds of different sites offering these services.
But which one to choose? A quick search of Google can reveal hundreds of potential websites. If you pick the wrong one, or one where your advert will not be seen by the right people, then all your effort could be in vain. Its really important to plan properly before you take action.
First examine what you would like to sell. Is it an actual item or a service or do you want to do some website promotion? Yes! You can also advertise services and websites this way. Many classified directories now have sections for website promotion and for you to add your own links. If it is an item that you are selling, will you deliver it, post it, or will the buyer come and collect it? Once you have decided about these features, it is time to move onto the next stage: choose your classified directory.
Online auctions are fine but you have to have patience. You list your item in one place and then wait and see if anyone bids. You might not get the price you want but you still have to wait a week or so to see if you have sold your item. If you place an advert online, firstly you can place it in many different places at once. You could even list on hundreds of different websites if you wish. And it is possible that someone could even phone you the same day and you could have a sale there and then.
A free classified advert can be placed in a local website for people to come to you, or in an international setting. There are many internationally well-known websites, for example eBay and Craigslist which allow you to post classifieds completely free.
Many websites require that you register with them first. Most only want simple information such as an email address and contact details. Most people recommend that you set up a separate email address for this type of transaction away from your personal address. This email address can be easily used to register with as many different websites as you want.
Actually, I have never been happier. I sold lots of things using classified adverts. I wrote a clear description of my things and included a phone number or email address so that people can contact me. I always look at other adverts for the same things to see how much other people are selling their stuff for and put my stuff on for roughly the same amount. And then I sit back and wait for the cash to roll in!
In the past, car boot sales provided the ideal venue for some sellers. Perhaps, you could even sell to your friends and family. But, since the internet has become so easily available it is possible to find hundreds of different sites offering these services.
But which one to choose? A quick search of Google can reveal hundreds of potential websites. If you pick the wrong one, or one where your advert will not be seen by the right people, then all your effort could be in vain. Its really important to plan properly before you take action.
First examine what you would like to sell. Is it an actual item or a service or do you want to do some website promotion? Yes! You can also advertise services and websites this way. Many classified directories now have sections for website promotion and for you to add your own links. If it is an item that you are selling, will you deliver it, post it, or will the buyer come and collect it? Once you have decided about these features, it is time to move onto the next stage: choose your classified directory.
Online auctions are fine but you have to have patience. You list your item in one place and then wait and see if anyone bids. You might not get the price you want but you still have to wait a week or so to see if you have sold your item. If you place an advert online, firstly you can place it in many different places at once. You could even list on hundreds of different websites if you wish. And it is possible that someone could even phone you the same day and you could have a sale there and then.
A free classified advert can be placed in a local website for people to come to you, or in an international setting. There are many internationally well-known websites, for example eBay and Craigslist which allow you to post classifieds completely free.
Many websites require that you register with them first. Most only want simple information such as an email address and contact details. Most people recommend that you set up a separate email address for this type of transaction away from your personal address. This email address can be easily used to register with as many different websites as you want.
Actually, I have never been happier. I sold lots of things using classified adverts. I wrote a clear description of my things and included a phone number or email address so that people can contact me. I always look at other adverts for the same things to see how much other people are selling their stuff for and put my stuff on for roughly the same amount. And then I sit back and wait for the cash to roll in!
About the Author:
Alex Wu runs a free classifieds website that lets people post their ads, build profiles, and connect. He hopes to create an active environment for businesses place their free classifieds.
