Saturday, January 17, 2009

Free Classifieds: Let them Work for You

By Alex Wu

There is a new way to place a classified ad, and it is on the Internet and it is free. You cannot beat free in today's world. If you want to make a little money by selling things that you no longer need or use, place a free classified ad. If you have some cute little puppies or kittens to give away or sell, post a free classified ad on the Internet.

This is a great resource for people who want to sell some items, and do not want to go through the hassle of setting up an e-bay account, or paying the newspaper to post it for you. The Internet is a good place for you to place your ad, as there is a wider audience to see it. This means that you can sell your item to someone a state away, if they are willing to pay the postage.

If you are looking for work you can place a free classified ad stating what kind of work you are looking for along with your experience, qualifications, and degrees or certifications you hold. Then when an employer starts looking they can tell at a glance if they would like to see your resume, and this can lead you to a job.

If you have a pet that needs a good home, whether for sale or for free, post it in the free classifieds. You are sure to find a good home. These websites offer a greater amount of exposure and studies have shown that 90% of people with online service search the Internet for a product or service that they are looking for. That means that the odds are good that someone will see your ad.

Free classified ad websites are becoming the big thing on the Internet. You can post most anything, and you can do it freely. You have no costs like on E-bay to sell and item. You can get special features if you want by paying an extra charge like placing a picture with your ad, or posting in bold print or other features.

Free classifieds are the trend, and they are doing quite well. The people that own the free classified websites make money by companies and businesses posting click ads or banner ads on their web pages. They also earn money by offering features to you such as posting a picture with your free ad, or premium features and memberships.

When placing your free classified ad be sure to be detailed in your descriptions of items. Put the condition of the item, the size of the item and any other pertinent information that a buyer might want to know. You should have an e-mail account set up just for your classified ads; it saves you from your main e-mail account being put on the Internet.

If you are posting a job for hire be sure to include years of experience wanted and qualifications required such as a degree or certificate. You should also post a wage range and if there are benefits included in the employment package. The ads with more information posted tend to be the ones answered first. Sit back and let the Internet work for you. - 16651

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