Craigslist is a local classifieds and forums website for 450 cities throughout the world.
This fast growing website is the 7th most visited site in the world.
It is estimated that over 20 million people visit Craigslist monthly resulting in over 7 billion page views per month.
Craigslist has received over 30 awards and honors including the #1 spot on Time Magazine's list of 50 Coolest Websites.
These stats should excite you if you are looking for ways to take your internet marketing to the next level.
Craigslist is the best place to post free classified ads to gain maximum exposure.
There are a variety of categories to choose from to assist you in reaching your target audience.
When posting your ads to Craigslist the headline to your ad is the most important element to consider.
The body of the ad is important too, but in order for anyone to see the content of your ad, you must first intrigue them with your headline.
A catchy creative headline will call CraigsList users to action, they will click and read your post if you capture their attention.
Do not post too many links and pictures in your ad.
Get right to the point and provide the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
Make sure that your post is informative but not spammy.
Craigslist users are very particular and will have your ad flagged and taken down if they perceive your ad to be spam.
Include your website link in your ads to increase your website traffic and to build backlinks which will help enhance your page ranking.
Create and test multiple ads in multiple cities to see what works best for you.
Once you discover which of your ads works best post frequently as ads will expire after a few days.
Start posting today and watch your website traffic dramatically increase.