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What are your favourite online classified ad sites?

by lochsloyca
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Hi guys, I'm fairly new to Internet Marketing and I am trying to take small steps in learning the different avenues for promoting products and services. I've definitely been guilty of trying to learn too much at once and then ending up frustrated and never really getting anything productive done So! That said, this week I am focusing on advertising via (free if possible) Classified ads, and I was wondering if you guys would be so kind as to share or recommend your favourite online classified site(s) that you use to promote to. Thanks! Connor P.S. At the moment I am using Craigslist, Adpost and Oodle (still learning the ins and outs)
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  • Profile picture of the author nichecloner
    Dont waste your time. You'd be better off doing Forum Marketing for free. Put a signature on your profile, post good advice/replies on forums.

    Make sure your sig has an affiliate link or your blog with a post and link to an affiliate link inside.

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      • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
        Tron2K: Wow! Thanks a TON for that elaborate list Tron2K I'll get on that!

        Coyotex: I am not sure if I am correct about this but I think there are parts of Craigslist where you can or have to pay for increased exposure? As for my experience on posting an ad in Craiglist I am only allowed one post per category for one geographic region. As far as I know that is my allowed limit for posting on Craigslist.

        John Tees: If it is posted to the classified ad, how does the time of day matter? Will they not see the ad no matter what time of day? Or it is that due to the number of ads posted that I would need to be on the ball to make sure that certain target groups see the ad at certain times? Sorry if that sounds rude, I am just curious

        Thanks for the great feedback so far! You guys rock

        Cheers,

        Connor
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        • Profile picture of the author Jon Tees
          Originally Posted by lochsloyca View Post

          Tron2K: Wow! Thanks a TON for that elaborate list Tron2K I'll get on that!

          Coyotex: I am not sure if I am correct about this but I think there are parts of Craigslist where you can or have to pay for increased exposure? As for my experience on posting an ad in Craiglist I am only allowed one post per category for one geographic region. As far as I know that is my allowed limit for posting on Craigslist.

          John Tees: If it is posted to the classified ad, how does the time of day matter? Will they not see the ad no matter what time of day? Or it is that due to the number of ads posted that I would need to be on the ball to make sure that certain target groups see the ad at certain times? Sorry if that sounds rude, I am just curious

          Thanks for the great feedback so far! You guys rock

          Cheers,

          Connor
          If you post a sticky/featured ad it doesn't matter at all as people will see it. But with free ads, a high level of posting activity could be a bad thing when it comes to getting your ad seen. At peak periods its not uncommon to have your ads quickly fall off the first page within minutes. And its doubtful that people are going to go looking for ads on the second, third, and fourth pages. Its beyond your control, but its easier to get your ad seen when there isn't as much posting activity.
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        • Profile picture of the author Ron Hitson
          Even if the ad does fall to page 3 or 4 as John has noted, you'll at least get the backlinks from the ads.




          Originally Posted by lochsloyca View Post

          Tron2K: Wow! Thanks a TON for that elaborate list Tron2K I'll get on that!

          Coyotex: I am not sure if I am correct about this but I think there are parts of Craigslist where you can or have to pay for increased exposure? As for my experience on posting an ad in Craiglist I am only allowed one post per category for one geographic region. As far as I know that is my allowed limit for posting on Craigslist.

          John Tees: If it is posted to the classified ad, how does the time of day matter? Will they not see the ad no matter what time of day? Or it is that due to the number of ads posted that I would need to be on the ball to make sure that certain target groups see the ad at certain times? Sorry if that sounds rude, I am just curious

          Thanks for the great feedback so far! You guys rock

          Cheers,

          Connor
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    • Profile picture of the author Ron Hitson
      Classified ads are great if you have well written ads. Also, it's good for folks like me that have 31 product niche sites to promote.

      I don't think I can place 31 links in a forum signature. Although it's a good way to market.



      Originally Posted by nichecloner View Post

      Dont waste your time. You'd be better off doing Forum Marketing for free. Put a signature on your profile, post good advice/replies on forums.

      Make sure your sig has an affiliate link or your blog with a post and link to an affiliate link inside.

      All the best,
      Derek
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    • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
      Thanks for the replies guys Just a quick question, how do I get my messages to become spaced? When I write my messages, they are spaced, but when I post them they are all jumbled up Cheers, Connor
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  • Profile picture of the author SEOProGuy
    Why you don't try Craigslist? It's the world's largest classified ad site ever. I have been posting lots of ads there on Craigslist and I'm impressed I got leads rather than the second-rated classified ads. AdLandPro and Gumtree are ok, but Craisglist is the best there ever.
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  • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
    SEOProGuy: I have mentioned Craigslist as one of my current source of classified sites that I am learning to use, thanks though Cheers, Connor
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  • Profile picture of the author Coyotex
    I have a question about Craigslist, and maybe it's because I haven't looked at it too closely. I have posted personal items (furniture and stuff) so I understand the concept.

    What I don't get is when you say you're using CL for classified ads, how do you in which area (city, state) to post? Do you just pick and choose at random or do you just put up about a million classified ads?

    I ask this because most people have digital products and they are not locked into one particular area.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jon Tees
    As it relates to online classifieds/advertising forums in my experience results do vary. It depends on what you are promoting, to whom and what time of the day you are promoting it. You might have better luck promoting a certain product at 6pm than you would at 9am due to the fact that someone who might have more of an interest in it might happen to be on a that time. They do work but there are alot of variables with them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tron2k
    Here's a good list:
    Ablewise.com
    Adlandpro.com
    Adoos.us
    Adpost.com
    Adquest3d.com
    Adtrader.co.uk
    Adtrader.com
    Albertarose.com
    Americanet classifieds
    Backpage.com
    Bestadforum.com
    Buysell.com
    Caklassifieds.com
    Chooseyouritem.com
    Citynews.com
    Classifiedads.com
    Classified-ads-4free.com
    Classifiedextra.ca
    Classifieds.co.uk
    Classifieds.myspace.com
    Classifieds.ozfreeonline.com
    Classifieds.spokane
    Classifieds.yahoo.com
    Classifiedscrossing.com
    Classifiedsforfree.com
    Craigslist.org
    Davisstraub.com
    Domesticsale.com
    E-classifieds.net
    Economist.com/classifieds
    Epage.com
    Expo.live.com
    Ezilon.com
    Freeadpost.freeforums4u.com
    Freeads.biztop.com
    Freeads.co.uk
    Free-advertising-blog.com
    Freeadvertisingboard.com
    Freeadvertisingexchange.com
    Freeadvertisingforum.com
    Freeadvertisingzone.com
    Freeclassifieds.va-web.com
    Friday-ad.co.uk
    Google.com/base
    Gumtree.com
    Hoobly.com
    Iclads.com
    Inetgiant.com
    Isell.com
    Itsmymarket.com
    Kaboo.com
    Kaboo.org
    Kijiji.com
    La.kaango.com
    Livedeal.com
    Localgrunts.com
    London.kijiji.ca
    Loot.com
    Marketplace.sfgate.com
    Morefreeadsforum.freeforums4u.com
    Myspace classifieds
    Northbay classified
    Oakvilleclassfied
    Olx.com
    Oodle.com
    Ozfreeonline.com
    Postaroo.com
    Postfreeadvertisements.com
    Postonce.com
    Postyouradforfree.com
    Recycler.com
    Salespider.com
    Seethisitem.com
    Sell.com
    Selloutads.com
    Skelbimai.co.uk
    Subblurbs.com
    Sunrad.com
    Tauque.com
    Theflyer.com
    Thefreeadforum.com
    Traderonline.com
    Tytia.co.uk
    Uk.freeads.net
    Uscity.net
    Usfreeads.com
    Usnetads.com
    Vflyer.com
    Villaricaclassifieds.com
    Vivastreet.co.uk
    Webpagepublicity.com
    Worldslist.com
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  • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
    Ah I see what you mean now Jon, thanks for the heads up
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  • Profile picture of the author Tommie
    Hello All,

    I'm new to the forum. I was wondering if someone can help me by telling me how to add a signiture to my profile with backlinks to my website.
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  • Profile picture of the author JD Jens
    craigslist.org
    backpage.com
    bestads.com
    epage.com
    usfreeads.com

    I just stick to these and I've had great success.
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  • Profile picture of the author culvers
    I have had great success from gumtree.com although its mainly UK based i think
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    • Profile picture of the author Doug Pretorius
      How are you all monetizing your classifieds traffic? I'm just doing adsense.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheDebtEliminator
    My big-2 are

    Number -1 ... craigslist.org

    Number-2 ... backpage.com

    After them all the otheres seem very small

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  • Profile picture of the author sirpipsalot
    Craigslist rocks of course over a Billion strong - heck are there any others on the internet?
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave777
    Notice few warriors Yet know about Craigslist's new competition! Upillar promises there will be no sexual content...

    You just Never know the Results without Trying & continually Testing in innovative and creative ways...
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    upillar.com | Free Online Classifieds

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    • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
      Craigc1980: Wow! Thanks for your generosity in sharing those sites, I'll look into them!

      Ron: Ah, ok it didn't click for me there at first, now I got ya thanks

      USGTMauthor: I am pretty sure, from what I've experienced so far with Kijiji, that you have to pay to post your URL...as for why you are getting a wrong category I'm not sure o.O
      Oh, hehe didn't see 33centsaday's response there at first

      33centsaday: Regarding linking inside the ad, that seems to work ok? Do they not remove your ads?

      Freetime: Thanks for the suggestions

      Culvers: Thanks I have yet to try that site, hopefully soon!

      TheDebtEliminator: Thanks for sharing your big two!

      Dave777: Awesome! I clicked on your links there...is upillar completely free? That's great news, I hope it works well

      Thanks again guys for your time and generosity in sharing your info with me!
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      • Profile picture of the author Doug Pretorius
        Originally Posted by lochsloyca View Post

        33centsaday: Regarding linking inside the ad, that seems to work ok? Do they not remove your ads?
        Before I respond...should I be thinking about doing a WSO about posting on kijiji?

        Seriously...2 things I've learned about posting on kijiji:

        1. Short ads with your link convert better BUT they're very likely to get removed. So longer more legitimate ads are better overall.

        2. Put only 1 link in the ad. Your instinct is probably to put several links and make them big and bold and brightly colored. That's guaranteed to get your ad removed, or not even posted. Kijiji seems to look for multiple instances of anything that looks like a link and either doesn't post the ad or holds it for human review.

        You might think that's not going to get much attention but it will if your ad copy is good and you're promoting something that people want (marketing 101).
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        • Profile picture of the author mrBERRYhimself
          Craigslist used to be great but they're pretty hard to get listed on now without getting flagged.... My current fav has to be backpage.com
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          • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
            33centsaday: Yes, I've just received my first flag using craigslist...and I have no idea why. I've read the terms of use and carefully made sure I am posting within the boundaries.
            I guess I'll have to try other sources now
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  • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
    Dave777: Just a quick question; Is upillar.com for the US only? I've tried signing up with them to try it out but it seems it only allows US Zip codes I'm from Canada so mine are in the "A1B2C3" format. Thanks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dave777
      Originally Posted by lochsloyca View Post

      Dave777: Just a quick question; Is upillar.com for the US only? I've tried signing up with them to try it out but it seems it only allows US Zip codes I'm from Canada so mine are in the "A1B2C3" format. Thanks.
      I believe currently, it's only US but that could change really fast just like with everything else in internet land!

      Nothing says that you can't try "twisting" things a little, like Creatively testing a Quick move into US and going slightly postal with your key pad, and/or connecting with a USA friend/relative, cross promotion, jv etc. etc...

      Possibly some low cost outsourcing as discussed quite frequently on the warrior forum. Apply some out-of-the box thinking!

      Not sure on their IP setup but you just Never know if you don't try and of course you can always ask politely and Say please let me beta test Canada for you...
      upillar.com | Free Online Classifieds

      Interestingly enough if you do a search on keywords related to Canada, classified stuff is posted in the US and ready for wheeling and dealing...

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  • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
    Hi guys Regarding those of you who recommended USFreeads.com, have you had any issues with them copyright wise? I was reading their terms of use and this was quite interesting: "http://www.usfreeads.com/modules/inf...erms.asp" I'm not that familiar with standard classified ad terms of use but this seems quite risky! I was just wondering if those of you who have used it have run into any issues, such as seeing your work published or copied elsewhere? Cheers, Connor
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  • Profile picture of the author wemakeiteasy
    Craigslist is one of them. Also, look for forums in your target market that has a classified section. That would be a good start.
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    • Profile picture of the author lochsloyca
      Hmm I thought I posted, but I guess it didn't go through for some reason. SO I've finally gone through your helpful suggestions and have come up with a Free Classifieds list that is geared towards Canadians...well simply because I'm Canadian and these worked for me haha.

      And here they are!:

      - Ablewise.com
      - Adlandpro.com
      - Adpost.com
      - backpage.com
      - Bestads.com
      - Buysell.ca
      - Canetads.com
      - Classifiedads.com
      - Classifiedsforfree.com
      - Craigslist.com
      - Domesticsale.com
      - epage.com
      - Free-advertising-blog.com
      - Freeadvertisingboard.com
      - Freeadvertisingexchange.com
      - Hoobly.com
      - Isell.com
      - Khidro
      - kijiji.ca
      - Locanto classified ads
      - Oodle.com
      - postyouradforfree.com
      - Sell.com
      - Stumblehere.com
      - Vflyer.com
      - webcosmo.com
      - WebLeeg
      - Worldslist.com

      Cheers,

      Connor
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  • Profile picture of the author Jon Tees
    Many of the sites I would mention have already been listed. I run a site called Simply Advertising and its basically a free and low cost advertising forum. I seem to get alot of results from it but of course I've built a rather large list from it and others have stated that ads posted there have brought them results. I'm a big fan of classified sites that actually produce results for the people who use them. Posting ads without some kind of payoff is not only discouraging but also a huge waste of time.
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  • Profile picture of the author yst
    My experience is that all I get through there is spam. Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't get why anyone would buy classified ads these days. Perhaps they just have to spend their company budget or something.
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    Walmart also has a classified site on a sub-domain of oodle at hXXp://walmart.oodle.com/
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