Free Classified Ads: Using them to Your Benefit

By Alex Wu

Do you have a need to place a classified ad? Have you thought about using the free classified ads on the Internet? You should, as they are very effective. They reach a larger audience, and research has shown that about 90% of all people that have online service look for items, and services on the Internet. This is a good way to look for items wanted or needed, and to post items to sell or give away. It is a good place to advertise a service or post a job opening. Internet free classified websites are a booming business. They make money off of the ads that are placed by other business on their web pages. Anytime someone clicks on them, they earn money per click. So be nice and check out the sponsors on their websites to keep them in business for you. If you work at home this platform is great for you to advertise your services. 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 work from home and are a web designer, photographer, or graphic artists, this is a good place for you to offer your services. There are many other services that you can offer to do from home. Businesses often outsource these kinds of jobs to save money by hiring a full time contractor. Do you have some puppies to sell or give away? You can reach a wider pet market on the Internet. This is a good way to find a good home for your pet. Research has been done on Internet shoppers, and people that are looking for almost anything look on the Internet first, almost 90% of online users look on the Internet for items they want or need. Free classified websites often offer premium services like posting a picture with your ad, or using bold or larger text. They make money in this way as well. You can place a free ad and then e-mail a picture to an interested party as well. You should set up an e-mail account just for use with your classified ads and no use your main e-mail account. When placing an ad be specific about what you are offering. If it is an item, be detailed about it. If you are offering a service give your years of experience and qualifications, and be prepared to show references and past work, or a portfolio. If you are offering a employment be specific about the experience and qualifications required for the job, and give a salary range and post if there is a benefit package or not. Specific ads will get more interest. If you are posting a job, make sure to include a description of the job, the amount of experience required and if there are any degrees or certificates that one needs to qualify for the position. You should also mention if there are benefits included when hired, and also a wage range. Then sit back and let the website work for you.

About the Author:

Alex Wu runs a free classified ads website that lets people post their ads, build profiles, and connect. He hopes to create an active environment for businesses place their free classified ads.