How to Sell Anything On Craigslist Whether You Own a Business Or Not

Did you know that craigslist is one word? Did you also know that it's not capitalized? The reason is that the founder of craigslist, Craig Newmark, didn't capitalize either the name of his site, or any of the link names anywhere on his site. In fact, when you visit the site, you'll notice how plain the site is.

Some might even call it ugly. Who cares? The truth is, this site is consistently ranked in the top 50 most trafficked sites in the world, and the top 20 for the United States. This site gets a HUGE amount of traffic, and if you are a small business owner who is looking for free, and targeted traffic, you can't afford to ignore this site.

This book will easily help you harness this traffic, and the best part is that the information in this book is pretty much evergreen, which means that it's classic. Unless Craig completely changes his business model, the information contained in this book will always work.

In this book, you'll find the following sections:

Part I - craigslist 101

Part II - Posting on craigslist

Part III - The Other Side of craigslist

No matter what you are trying to sell on craigslist, you'll want to read the first section. This section covers safety and helps you protect yourself from spam, as well as helping you understand how craigslist actually works.

Depending on what you are selling will determine which chapters you read in Part II. Everyone will want to read Chapters 4 and 5 as these chapters will explain how to create listings that get results. Chapters 6 through 12 explain the different sections on craigslist, like For Sale, Housing, etc. and shows you how to post appropriately in each of these sections so you get better results.

(If you are a business person promoting your business, you are only allowed to promote in the services section. However, the writer clearly explains how to get the most from listing here.)

The final section explains techniques to help you get the most from your buying experience. You'll also learn how to find what you're looking for and not get scammed in the process.

What I liked about this book is that the author gives you plenty of instruction on how to use craigslist properly. There's no hype, and these techniques will work for anyone who is willing to follow them. In other words, the techniques are what search engine marketers would call "white hat," and these techniques will get you results.

The one thing I was unclear on after reading this book is how many ads you can post and how often. After re reading Chapter 4 though, I found the answers I was looking for. That's another good thing about this book. You don't have to read the whole book to get started quickly, so if you're trying to get rid of that old couch in your living room, you can actually read the book and then write and post an ad in a couple of hours.

Whether you own a business or not, if you plan to use craigslist, this is the book you'll want to read first. It contains plenty of clear instruction that will keep you from getting banned from the site, and you'll get better results from your ads. Well worth reading.

The name of the book is: "craigslist 4 Everyone" by Jenna Lloyd and Sherry Kinkoph Gunter

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Writing an Excellent Craigslist Ad - College Student Edition

One excellent way to make extra money while you're in college is to sell stuff. Chances are likely that every time you go home for a break, you find more junk lying around that you don't need any more. Whether you just want to get rid of old clothes, books, and CDs or are ready to part with a computer, a game system, or even the car you bought when you were sixteen, you can probably sell it on Craigslist.

Before you jump right in, though, you need to be sure you know how to write a good ad. If you scan through all the ads on the site for your area, you'll probably notice how ridiculous some of them are. Seriously, who is going to buy a couch without seeing a picture first? And who cares if your computer "works great" if you don't know anything about the processor or memory? Here are some tips to help you write the kind of ad that will sell your stuff for you in just a few days' time:

1. Take a Picture! This is probably one of the most important things that you can do, since Craigslist searchers can - and often do - choose to search for only listings that have pictures with them. Even if you think this isn't important for electronics and such, it definitely is. If you don't have a digital camera, borrow one. Take at least one decent picture of the item, but get two or three if it's something that you know will sell better when people can see how cool it looks

A word to the wise: Don't just leave that computer you want to sell in the middle of your messy desk full of empty beer bottles and trash. Tons of Craigslist pictures feature beds and couches neatly displayed in a room full of dirty underwear or totally covered in junk. No one wants to buy that! Take five minutes to make the picture look presentable!

2. Make the title really specific. People are looking for titles that tell them exactly what you're selling. Instead of saying "GREAT COUCH!!!!!!! MUST SEE!!!!!!!" try something like "Brown Leather Loveseat." The more specific you are, the more people will want to see what you have to offer.

On another note, putting "Must see" in the title or making the whole thing in caps and exclamation points is not going to get people to look at your item. In fact, this will probably annoy people enough that they totally avoid your listing. Instead, rely on a good, descriptive, short title to get the job done.

3. Learn about pricing. There are different ways to list things. If you see OBO after a price, that means "or best offer," indicating that someone is willing to take less than what they listed an item for. If someone lists the price and says "firm," that means they will take exactly that price and no less. You can usually get the best prices if you list your item for a little more than it's worth and take the best offer you can get.

4. Make the ad itself short, clear, and typo-free. No one likes to deal with idiots, and if you make yourself sound like an idiot in your ad, no one will call you about your item, no matter how awesome it is. Get all of the relevant information in the ad, and then reread it a couple of times to make sure spelling and grammar aren't blatantly wrong and that you've said everything you need to.

For instance, when you're selling furniture, include color, age, size, and whether you're a smoker or have pets. When it comes to electronics, the more details the better; put everything you would see listed on Best Buy for that item when it was new, and then add any info. about things you've added to the electronics after you bought them.

Crystal is the owner of GreekForMe - a licensed fraternity and sorority store that features Alpha Kappa Alpha merchandise and other Greek gear for fraternities and sororities.

In her free time, she volunteers at her children's school and also actively supports Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society.

How to Make Money With Craigslist - Some Helpful Tips

There are so many ways to make money online these days, that it is increasingly getting easier and easier for individuals looking to make a part-time or full-time income online. This article will take a look at one particular way to make money online. What I am referring to is Craigslist.

Craigslist is the fastest growing buyer/seller website on the internet. Those willing to put a little time and effort into learning Craigslist are realizing that it can be a very profitable and easy way to make some money online

Just like with anything, there are better ways of doing things then others, and Craigslist is no different. Listed below, in no particular order are some easy tips you can use when looking to make money with Craigslist.

Start Selling Things You Already Own - This is the best way to get started making money on Craigslist. Doing this will get you some quick cash, but most importantly, it will get you used to how Craigslist works. Find the things around the house that you no longer want or need and start there.

Have A Detailed Ad Title - What I mean by this is, put as much information as you can about the item that you are selling in your ad titles. You only have so many characters to use, so be smart about it. If you can put a model number, brand name or model year, put it in there.

Write A Good Description - In your ad description, you want to give as much information on your item as you can. You also should be very honest about the item you're selling. If there is a scratch or a dent on it, let it be known in the ad. People like doing business with honest sellers.

Price Low - Make sure that your asking price is reasonable. Over pricing is easily detected by Craigslist buyers and will probably get your ad ignored.

Respond Quickly - You want to make sure that you respond to interested buyers as soon as you can. Craigslist is a very fast moving site, so you want to close the deal before something else catches their eye.

Build Relationships - After you make a sell, you should always ask the buyer would it be OK to contact them if you have other products that you may be selling. Doing this can create your own clientele that can produce income from years to come.

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4 Pro Tips for Landlords Advertising on Craigslist: How to Follow the Law

Over the last decade, Craigslist has emerged as the preeminent rental property hub on the internet. As a quick, free, and convenient way to find rentals, it has attracted the lion's share of traffic for the online rental listing market. Don't let the low barriers to entry fool you, though; posting your ad can land you in the courthouse (or even jailhouse) quick if you don't mind your p's and q's when posting, negotiating, and signing your lease.

1. Don't use discriminatory language in your ad. The Fair Housing Act protects seven classes in the housing arena: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and handicap. Mentioning a preference for or against any characteristic in these listed categories is enough to put you in violation of the FHA, even before you've reached the point of rejecting a candidate. There is an exception in the cases of shared-housing (roommates), but as a general rule, try to keep your ad as neutral as possible. Better to have to screen a few applications than run into a costly (up to $10,000) suit just because you worded your ad wrong. Obviously, these protected classes apply to any applications you actually reject as well.

2. Screen Your Applicants. Screening potential tenants for credit, criminal, and eviction histories is not only prudent from a business perspective, it can give you legal cover in court if the tenant subsequently causes harm to others. Courts have found that landlords have a duty to all their tenants to properly screen new tenants, and held landlords who neglect this duty liable for huge damages when the new tenant harms someone else. Check out this story, where a court awarded $132,000 to the family of a grandmother who was killed by a drug addict tenant who the landlord failed to screen.

3. Don't make unnecessary promises. Not every potential client you hear from will be able to meet your demands for an application, rent or deposit right away. This is fine, but avoid promising to such applicants, either verbally or in writing, that the deal is done or that you will hold the apartment for them. If you do, the tenant can later claim that you either accepted their offer, creating an enforceable contract, or made them rely on your broken promise, which allows them to recover money for any damages they suffered because you broke your promise. Also be wary of accepting deposits or money prior to the contract signing, as these can create an option contract that legally obligates you to keep the offer open to that applicant, even if there are other applicants ready to close.

4. Don't lie. Don't even fudge the truth. Advertisements that are misleading, even if literally true, can be considered false advertising. False advertising can land you a $2500 fine and six months in jail.

Always sign a contract. Even for short-term sublets or roomshares, a written contract is the best evidence in case of a later dispute. It isn't hard to draft up a simple contract that outlines key terms (rental amount and due dates, period of the lease, deposit, etc.), and templates can easily be found searching online. Be sure to read over any pre-written contracts, though, and adapt them to meet your needs.

Remember, no matter what section of Craigslist you are browsing, always be careful and use protection!

Ken Tran is a legal consultant for http://www.leasely.com. Ken received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and has practiced at a private law firm and in the non-profit sector. Leasely screens your tenants for you.