craigslist 4 Everyone
- By Jenna Lloyd
- Published Oct 16, 2008 by Que.
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- Sorry, this book is no longer in print.
Description
- Copyright 2009
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-7897-3828-7
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3828-8
Craigslist 4 Everyone
Jobs. Housing. Customers. Stuff. Events. Advice. Even romance! It’s all waiting for you on craigslist... and this book will help you find it faster, smarter, and more safely. You name it, it’s covered here—with great insider tips and proven techniques! Get started today: Buy and sell merchandise, services, cars, and homes; generate leads; recruit staff or volunteers; promote your group, cause, candidate, or band; find great contractors or childcare; get or give a pet; arrange cheap rideshares and vacation swaps. Stay safe, no matter what you’re doing. This is the first book to take you deep inside craigslist and show you exactly how to get what you want there... whatever it might be!
You’ll Learn How To
• Quickly discover what craigslist offers in your city or neighborhood
• Write ads that get noticed—and get fast results
• Recognize and avoid scammers and identity thieves!
• Attract more people to your community event, concert, or yard sale
• Meet the partner of your dreams... safely!
• Build your small business, no matter what you sell
Jenna Lloyd has been using craigslist successfully since 2001 in both her business and personal life. She is a leading authority on online and multichannel retail marketing, an eBay PowerSeller, and currently helps others maximize their business profits through her company, Applied Force Marketing, LLC (www.appliedforcemarketing.com).
Sherry Kinkoph Gunter has written and edited scores of books over the past 16 years covering a wide variety of computer topics, including Microsoft Office, eBay,
digital photography, and Web applications.
Category Internet
Covers craigslist
User Level Beginning—Intermediate
Sample Content
Sample Pages
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part I craigslist 101
Chapter 1 Putting craigslist on the Map
A Simple Idea
The Best of Intentions
Looking into the Future
Who Is Craig Newmark?
Craig’s Vision
Change of Focus
Nerd Values
David and Goliath
One to Watch
Craigslist Foundation: “Helping People Help”
From Here…
Chapter 2 Welcome to the Neighborhood
Navigating the Home Page
Finding Your Way Home
Joining the Community
Creating a Craigslist Account
Getting Around Town
Exploring Your Neighborhood
For Inquiring Minds
Getting Involved
The Town Square
Giving Yourself a Handle
Getting Involved
Dressing Up Your Posts
Staking Your Claim
Roadside Assistance
Follow the Rules
From Here…
Chapter 3 Safety First
Internet Safety
Secure Your Computer
Protect Your Information
Spot Scammers Before They Spot You
Out-of-Area Buyer
Overpayment Scam
Nigerian 4-1-9 Scam
Safe and Pleasant Transactions
Safe and Sound Online Dating
From Here…
Part II Posting on craigslist
Chapter 4 All About the Listings
Anatomy of a Listing
Playing By the Rules
The Posting Process
Getting Creative
The craigslist Police
Editing and Deleting Posts
From Here…
Chapter 5 Successful Listing Strategies
Example of an Unsuccessful Listing
Steps for Creating a Successful Listing
Step 1: Educate Yourself
Step 2: Set Your Goal(s)
Step 3: Take Pictures
Step 4: Write a Listing That Addresses Your Goal(s)
Strategies in Action
From Here…
Chapter 6 Listing in the Community
Get Out There: Activities
Get Together: Events, Classes, and Groups
Events
Classes
Groups
Find What’s Missin