News & Tips About Craigslist

Updated Version of the eBook called Craigslist for Entreprenuers now available

Released October 29, 2007

How do I use HTML on Craigslist?

It is easy to use HTML, the same code that is used to make webpages, to post additional pictures and hyperlinks on your Craigslist post. This article has some easy to follow examples you can try out in your next post.

See an example of a microsite

Microsites are specialized websites that are used to sell a specific, focused product or service. The InSmallSteps.com site is an example of one that is successfully promoted using postings on Craigslist.org.

The formating of your Craigslist post can be important.

You can improve the effectiveness of your writing for online web pages, including Craigslist ad postings.

Craigslist Forums Might Be Useful For Business Ideas

Craigslist is not just about posting ads. A large online community has formed around the Craigslist Forums, which could have the following advantages to you as an online entrepreneur...

A reader question: Can Craigslist help sell my house?

Certainly it can, if you stay inside the guidelines of the Craigslist website, and arm yourself with the information that can maximize the effectiveness of your posts.

Difference between a website and a microsite

If you are using Craigslist to promote your online product or even an idea or concept, you may find the concept of the microsite or minisite interesting.

Tip on providing contact information or links in your posting

When posting anything to Craigslist there is always a field for email address back to you. But this is optional, and there are several ways to handle how you focus the reader's action.

Tip on the best browser to use when posting to Craigslist

There are several factors that make Mozilla's Firefox 2 a very desirable browser to use when posting to Craigslist websites.

Free Google Map Identifies Best Craigslist Sites For Your Business

A short article appears at the "Work at Home Business Opportunities Weblog" about our free aMillionPlaces.com Google map of all 289 U.S. Craigslist websites.

Verification word tip

Sometimes if you have a slow Internet connection OR you are posting a long ad and accidentally forget to enter the verification word, you may have troubling getting the graphic at appear or reappear. Here is a time saving trick I learned to work around that.