Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Free Classified Ads and How they can Work for You

By Alex Wu

So you have a few things to sell, and you are thinking about putting them in your local paper. There are free classified ad websites that you can place your items on and sell them. You can even reach a larger amount of people. If you have something you want to give away just to get out of your home or yard, place a free ad.

The Internet is a great resource for finding items and services that you want or need. There is a wealth of free classified websites on the Internet. Research has shown that about 90% of Internet users search online for items or services that they want or need. This gives the seller of the item or service a wide range of people that might be interested in what they are offering.

No matter what you are advertising you will reach a larger audience. It will be state-wide or nation-wide. This means a lot more potential customers or buyers for you. If you are a website designer, graphic artist, writer, photographer, or data entry specialist, you can advertise your services for free and work for yourself. You can also find employers who are looking to hire someone with your capabilities.

If you sell items, this is better than E-bay as you pay no fees. You can list your items for free. You can post a picture on some free ad sites, or some will give you a minimal charge, or if you are a member of that website you may not have a charge for a photo. Photos can always be e-mailed to interested parties.

Free classified websites are becoming a booming business on the Internet. The people who own the sites make money from the ads that are placed on their web pages by other businesses or companies. They are usually click ads so each click earns them money. So support these websites when you are on them and click the ads on them.

Are you selling some puppies or kittens? This is a great way to find them a good home. If you are looking for a pet in your area or close by, looking in the free Internet classifieds will let you find more animals available to you at varying prices or even for free. Be sure that the method of payment is agreed upon by both parties.

If you are posting a service, make sure you tell your experience, and why you offer a better service than others. Tell them why you are unique. This will help to grab the attention of someone looking for your service.

As a business you can save on your overhead budget by placing your jobs on the free classified websites. You also can reach a larger employee pool. You might find an employee from another state that is qualified and may be moving to your area. Free classifieds are the way of the future, and they are a good resource for everyone. - 15634

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