One Clear Dot

Ebay is dead, as far as I am concerned. Not only are the fees too high, the regions features of the site are weak. Shipping costs have all but obliterated the value of auctions via Ebay as well. When I started asking my friends where they have turned to buy and sell items, or to look for services and they all said Craigslist.

So, I started to give the site more thought and more consideration and finally saw why so many people love Craigslist. It’s versatile and regionally friendly. It’s not just limited to selling items, but you can find services, events, even a date.

Due to the popularity of the site, you can find a lot of associated services like Craygo, the Craigslist automatic posting software. Craygo says that using their software can cut the time it takes to place a Craigslist ad by over 50%. And, their service extends to the newer website BackPage.com. It starts with a part of the application that helps you open new e-mail addresses on Yahoo or Google, because it is generally thought that using unique addresses for Craigslist posts is wise.

Then, Craygo assists you in storing your ads for future posting, automatically enters your ad data into the forms on Craigslist and submits the ads for you. With the admaster, you can even rotate and randomize an unlimited amount of email addresses. It’s all tightly organized and automated so that you can stay more focused on your tasks.

If you do a lot of posting on Craigslist, you know that the small steps involved in getting your ad up and running are what eat up your time in the end. Place an ad from start to finish and write down how long it takes you. I think you will be surprised. It is, in theory, as simple as can be, but somehow the time just really flies. That is why programs that allow automated posting can be so valuable if you are placing ads in bulk.

Posted on June 17th, 2008 by onecleardot
Filed under: Business, Gadgets - Toys - Technology