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Google absolutely can take over Craigslist - they'll integrate the results into main Google search like what they do with YouTube, Google+, etc..

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Horny Devil

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Originally Posted by Tony Humble

Google absolutely can take over Craigslist - they'll integrate the results into main Google search like what they do with YouTube, Google+, etc..

Interesting. Very interesting.

No doubt certain categories will soon become saturated now it's posted on a large open forum such as WF.

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Tony Humble

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Originally Posted by Horny Devil

Interesting. Very interesting.

No doubt certain categories will soon become saturated now it's posted on a large open forum such as WF.

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As far as I know, I thought Google Trader is only available in select countries? I don't think it's going to be saturated anytime soon if it's not available to most countries.

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Baadier Sydow

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Tony Humble

As far as I know, I thought Google Trader is only available in select countries? I don't think it's going to be saturated anytime soon if it's not available to most countries.

Its only available in 3 African countries, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria along with Thailand from what I can see thus far.

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Joseph Robinson

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Originally Posted by Baadier Sydow

Its only available in 3 African countries, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria along with Thailand from what I can see thus far.

Won't have to worry about Warriors flooding it then. I can practically see the scammer factions in those countries licking their lips.

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Baadier Sydow 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Joseph Robinson

Won't have to worry about Warriors flooding it then. I can practically see the scammer factions in those countries licking their lips.

I was thinking the exact same thing

Anybody have any idea why these specific countries were chosen? Possibly there was no dominant classifieds player in the region?
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masterpeez4py

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Joseph Robinson

Won't have to worry about Warriors flooding it then. I can practically see the scammer factions in those countries licking their lips.

So, in all of this, that's the only thing you see? I am a Nigerian and I see a lot of opportunity for me in Google Trader, such that there will be almost zero competition. Yeah... 'Am licking my lips'

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Baadier Sydow

12 years ago

Originally Posted by masterpeez4py

So, in all of this, that's the only thing you see? I am a Nigerian and I see a lot of opportunity for me in Google Trader, such that there will be almost zero competition. Yeah... 'Am licking my lips'

What kind of feedback or publicity has Google Trader received in Nigeria?

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masterpeez4py

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Baadier Sydow

What kind of feedback or publicity has Google Trader received in Nigeria?

Fairly and there were some complains from owners of local trade portals and people stating that Google will crush them. We have sites like tradestable.com.ng, nairalist.com (suspended long before the existence of GT). There was a serious debate Nairaland Forum as to why google would want to come into the business and compete with local trade portals. At that time, I hadn't taken a look at the website. But when I finally did, I saw a huge opportunity for me, something most people hadnt realised yet. There have been thousands of ads posted there by seller, which is a function of the free access.

I saw that I could easily implement what I had learnt here and make a lot of cash for myself.

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Baadier Sydow

12 years ago

Originally Posted by masterpeez4py

Fairly and there were some complains from owners of local trade portals and people stating that Google will crush them. We have sites like tradestable.com.ng, nairalist.com (suspended long before the existence of GT). There was a serious debate Nairaland Forum as to why google would want to come into the business and compete with local trade portals. At that time, I hadn't taken a look at the website. But when I finally did, I saw a huge opportunity for me, something most people hadnt realised yet. There have been thousands of ads posted there by seller, which is a function of the free access.

I saw that I could easily implement what I had learnt here and make a lot of cash for myself.

Its an interesting move from Google and in some ways looking at the markets its targeted rather strange.

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Joseph Robinson

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Originally Posted by masterpeez4py

So, in all of this, that's the only thing you see?

Thats all there is to see, really. You as a Nigerian see "opportunity". I see a constant uphill climb for you as you have to go against the negative stigma that a small group of your countrymen has created worldwide. Can you escape it? Maybe. I don't know you and it's quite possible you're a crappy businessman. What I do know is that you can't be foolish enough to think that the negative stigma simply doesn't matter and can be disregarded.

If you're that foolish, you're already dead in the water.

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Horny Devil

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Originally Posted by Joseph Robinson

. . . . you're already dead in the water.

Please Mr Jo Jo Robinson, don't be dead in the water. That is what we say is up sh*t creek without a paddle.

You too can have some of my clients bequeathment if you just send me your personal details by return. May you count your blessings after counting your money.

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Please kind sir with the utmost haste and speed, forward to me, your humble servant, your full name, address, occupation, date of birth, and bank card information, in order that I may make this transaction to you before my government condemns me to give them the loot.

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masterpeez4py

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Joseph Robinson

Thats all there is to see, really. You as a Nigerian see "opportunity". I see a constant uphill climb for you as you have to go against the negative stigma that a small group of your countrymen has created worldwide. Can you escape it? Maybe. I don't know you and it's quite possible you're a crappy businessman. What I do know is that you can't be foolish enough to think that the negative stigma simply doesn't matter and can be disregarded.

If you're that foolish, you're already dead in the water.

You are entitled to your own opinion but what can you say of Madoff? Is he not an American? I don't care what you think about me. I see you are just one those 'proud' Americans who think they are king in all. You live in a country where man marry a man and there is no wrong in that. You live in a country where a male child just for some reason acts like a girl and his mother accept it as normal and start dressing him as a girl. Are there no scammer in the US?

You call me foolish and where did I call you such? You know what? I am a proud Nigerian and would be foolish to deny my identity just because someone thinks I am not worth anything... And I will make a difference anytime anyday.

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Horny Devil

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Originally Posted by Tony Humble

As far as I know, I thought Google Trader is only available in select countries? I don't think it's going to be saturated anytime soon if it's not available to most countries.

Craigslist US is only available to american users, but that doesn't stop millions of overseas posts. Where there's a will (and a dollar or two) there's a way.

And I know what my first post will be . . . .

Dear Beloved,

Please check your inbox now.

Sir Rupert Hee-Haw, Uppercrust the Eighth - recently deceased billionaire architect and constructor of Buckingham Palace and the rest of the United Kingdom - has bequeathed to you the sum of 984,000,000,000 Naira and 23 kobo (£3,925,530,240 UK sterling).

Please kind sir with the utmost haste and speed, forward to me, your humble servant, your full name, address, occupation, date of birth, and bank card information, in order that I may make this transaction to you before my government condemns me to give them the loot.

Blessings on your loins.

Lord Snoot
Solicitor Advocate QTR (Qualified To Scam)

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Baadier Sydow

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Horny Devil

Craigslist US is only available to american users, but that doesn't stop millions of overseas posts. Where there's a will (and a dollar or two) there's a way.

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Craigslist has local versions too, I know we have Craigslist in South Africa but it isnt as popular. Gumtree is the big boy here.

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Horny Devil Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Baadier Sydow

Craigslist has local versions too, I know we have Craigslist in South Africa but it isnt as popular. Gumtree is the big boy here.

I know that.

I said Craigslist US.
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- Baadier Sydow 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Horny Devil
  
  I know that.
  
  I said Craigslist US.
  
  Aah I misinterpreted what you meant .. which I think you knew too
  
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Baadier Sydow 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Tony Humble

Google absolutely can take over Craigslist - they'll integrate the results into main Google search like what they do with YouTube, Google+, etc..

they have more pull and levels of exposure than any of the local outfits.

Originally Posted by Horny Devil

Interesting. Very interesting.

No doubt certain categories will soon become saturated now it's posted on a large open forum such as WF.

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I'd forgotten about that aspect :rolleyes:
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dc_publius 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Tony Humble

Google absolutely can take over Craigslist - they'll integrate the results into main Google search like what they do with YouTube, Google+, etc..

Google can absolutely take over Facebook, Paypal, Yahoo Email, and whatever else they started...

But somehow, they have taken over nothing.
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glowworm

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Baadier Sydow

I just noticed this site up and running in 4 african countries Google Trader. I havent seen it mentioned before.

What are your thoughts? Could Google quite conceivably work out the other competing classifieds websites?

It's only in beta and they couldn't possibly survive from ad revenue from those countries alone. 90%+ posted will be from other countries, even if it's NOT allowed.

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Baadier Sydow

12 years ago

Originally Posted by glowworm

It's only in beta and they couldn't possibly survive from ad revenue from those countries alone. 90%+ posted will be from other countries, even if it's NOT allowed.

It could quite conceivably maintain the Beta tag well into being profitable. But I agree with you It looks to be a spam fest already.

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Horny Devil Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Baadier Sydow

It could quite conceivably maintain the Beta tag well into being profitable. But I agree with you It looks to be a spam fest already.

Told ya so
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freeadstime

12 years ago

Google went after games, but did all the game websites disappear? Google went after Facebook with Google Plus, has Facebook disappeared? Google is just one added competition and not so successful in many fields.

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kylenelson24

12 years ago

Originally Posted by freeadstime

Google went after games, but did all the game websites disappear? Google went after Facebook with Google Plus, has Facebook disappeared? Google is just one added competition and not so successful in many fields.

I agree. I think Google can be an added competition but not number 1. They have obviously dominated the search engine but everything else is placed 2nd place.

I think if Facebook implemented a Craigslist style page (in their case app) it could be a serious competitor.

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surajramnani

12 years ago

Wow...google is taking over almost everything these days !

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Challendge

12 years ago

This is like when Walmart opened up in a different area and all of the local businesses went under.
If Google actually flexes its muscle, they'll do some serious damage in this industry. I know that I'll be using Google Trader!

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Challendge

12 years ago

Btw, what struck me (as some of you have mentioned) is the country selection to run the Beta. I would be very interested in finding out the real reason!

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Baadier Sydow 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Challendge

Btw, what struck me (as some of you have mentioned) is the country selection to run the Beta. I would be very interested in finding out the real reason!

Not naming countries but some have bad reps in their so thats pretty interesting.
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Josh Monroe

12 years ago

I wish they would try to do something like eBay. I've long said that eBay needs a competitor and I think someone like Google could be THAT competitor quite easily if they tried.

The fee's these days on eBay are extortionate hence the need for competition. eBay has a few ads so it would be easy for Google to implement AdWords into the site to get revenue rolling, so hopefully starting with sites like Craigslist etc may lead to this.

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blazingskull

12 years ago

wow this can be really big. Anybody already coming up with ideas to make money from this? May be a WSO ebook?
What the heck.. I will go ahead and write one myself

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12 years ago

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