Craigslist ads........
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Goomer
Member
I found the same thing. I was thinking they might be submitting ads from multiple different email addresses.
I never got any calls off of the ads I did get listed. In NYC, Craiglist is full of bargain hunters looking to set their own prices on everything.
I never got any calls off of the ads I did get listed. In NYC, Craiglist is full of bargain hunters looking to set their own prices on everything.
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
i sell a LOT of stuff on Craigslist...
it's BEST to get an account, you can manage your ads better!
If you want multiple SAME ads...you have to change words here and there...my buddy even has multiple phones.....PLUS..
if you want to move up fresh....
DELETE the ad at nite then jus put it back on in the morning!
it's BEST to get an account, you can manage your ads better!
If you want multiple SAME ads...you have to change words here and there...my buddy even has multiple phones.....PLUS..
if you want to move up fresh....
DELETE the ad at nite then jus put it back on in the morning!
Eric Valentine
Member
The secret is to have 2-3 accounts (you have to have unique phone numbers for each account to be able to post). Make the main part of the ad a JPEG, and have different text at the bottom (I used excerpts from my website). I could post as many as 4 ads per day with 2 accounts, as each account was limited to 2 ads in the household services section per account per day. I usually posted in the morning and evening, with the ability to do 2 more per day if needed. I had 5 or 6 flagged off ads out of 500-600 ads, and 2 of those were in the wrong classification. I didn't get a ton of calls, since I wasn't the "cheapest price" out of the bunch.
renegade_cowboy
Member
JB said:
From what I understand is you actual go through a company and they do the auto posting on there. A lot of nut jobs on CL so be careful...
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
i swear...you can sell a box of klenex on craigslist.........
Brian R
Member
John, I just updated your Craigslist ad.
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
i sold my last two Genies offin craigslist.......how's that?
Goomer
Member
I agree that Craigslist can be a great source for buying and selling tangible goods if you are careful about it, but trying to sell a service on CL is a different animal.
Royal Man
Member
Goomer said:
Craigslist is better suited to this for example;
Male nude cleaning service (memphis)
Household cleaning service done in the nude or in a speedo for your entertainment while i truly clean your house for you. I will have it looking and smelling great and you can rest and just enjoy watching. this is a real ad and fees are no different than a normal household cleaning service. email to set up a cleaning today. i can send a pic of who does the cleaning when you respond.
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
i would include an 8X12 glossy nude with any Steam Genie i sell.....
jus sayin'
jus sayin'
Brian R
Member
bob vawter said:
Well, I guess I'm buying a steam genie.
gimmeagig
Member
It really seems like craigslist is just a hassle. I get so many spam e-mails and ones that seem out to just get my personal information.Yesterday I actually did get a call but Iit was a waste of time. They told me they already h ad found someone who would do 3 rooms for 50.- and they were still shopping for a lower price! Can you believe that?
I suppose I will keep posting on Craigslist, but I'm thinking I might ad a phrase that will encourage the people who's only concern is the price to look elsewhere.
I suppose I will keep posting on Craigslist, but I'm thinking I might ad a phrase that will encourage the people who's only concern is the price to look elsewhere.
GCP
Member
Craigslist is great.
gimmeagig
Member
Good to know you had success. Do you have any pointers for an effective craigslist ad?GCP said:
renegade_cowboy
Member
I had to call the cops because of a loser competitor harrassing me and other businesses. He flags everyones account with a auto flagging program you can get online.
So he would call the other businesses with a withheld number 30-40 times a day and threaten to burn down peoples house. He even drove by this guys house and took pictures and left them on his doorstep saying he was going to burn it down.
The local law enforcment was called, so far two people have a restraining order against this guy and the prosecutors office is reviewing what this guy is doing and hopefully going to act.
He is the bottom of the bottom... offering 2 areas a hall for $45.00 in a market that you can charge more than that. This guy would post businesses personal information telling people to vissit thier house, because they are flagging everyone. He would leave fake reviews on Yelp accounts and so on.
So be careful... I dont post on their for that reason...
This is the guy that harrasses other businesses, basically he is to much of a loser to get work outside CL.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vanguard-restor ... rs-seattle
With any marketing, be true to yourself... People prefer to know there is a real person behind the business.
So he would call the other businesses with a withheld number 30-40 times a day and threaten to burn down peoples house. He even drove by this guys house and took pictures and left them on his doorstep saying he was going to burn it down.
The local law enforcment was called, so far two people have a restraining order against this guy and the prosecutors office is reviewing what this guy is doing and hopefully going to act.
He is the bottom of the bottom... offering 2 areas a hall for $45.00 in a market that you can charge more than that. This guy would post businesses personal information telling people to vissit thier house, because they are flagging everyone. He would leave fake reviews on Yelp accounts and so on.
So be careful... I dont post on their for that reason...
This is the guy that harrasses other businesses, basically he is to much of a loser to get work outside CL.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vanguard-restor ... rs-seattle
With any marketing, be true to yourself... People prefer to know there is a real person behind the business.
GCP
Member
Eric Valentine said:
gimmeagig said:
Every potential client I’ve received from CL said that the flyer in my ad really grabbed their attention because most posts are plain and too much text. So like Eric said uploading a jpeg is very effective. You can upload an image at add snaps.com and copy and past html code into your post.
G
GroutGuy
Guest
I have got a few jobs from craigs, I also post html through photobucket. There are the bottom feeders on there, so you have to try and pre qualify. The cost is free, so how could you not enjoy the ROI.
gimmeagig
Member
I just got a job through craigslist last week. The people were definitely looking for a good price but they were very nice . So I ended up giving them a deal on the carpet and I was able to do some upholstery cleaning while I was there. I'm just starting out doing that so I was glad to get some practice. It turned out well and I was able to make some additional money on the job,
I had simplified my ad , used html and photo bucket.
Hopefully by keeping my name visible on CL there will be a few more customers coming my way.
I had simplified my ad , used html and photo bucket.
Hopefully by keeping my name visible on CL there will be a few more customers coming my way.
Congrats Roxy.
Tell them that you are not the lowest price cleaner so that may keep the really bad price shoppers away.
And I bet some before and after pics, with a description of the job and how long it took, would also help.
Talk about value......fair and affordable prices with great results.
"Looking for a Groupon deal for a dependable, honest carpet cleaner? Well you're in luck. Get clean carpets and upholstery along with the peace of mind that you got more than you paid for. Call now for $____
off our regular price."
That should get some people's attention.
Tell them that you are not the lowest price cleaner so that may keep the really bad price shoppers away.
And I bet some before and after pics, with a description of the job and how long it took, would also help.
Talk about value......fair and affordable prices with great results.
"Looking for a Groupon deal for a dependable, honest carpet cleaner? Well you're in luck. Get clean carpets and upholstery along with the peace of mind that you got more than you paid for. Call now for $____
off our regular price."
That should get some people's attention.
A
anspach
Guest
What you say is just as important as where you say it!
How you position yourself in the marketplace comes down to 2 things...a well crafted message and the right medium to deliver it.
Take this analogy...if you wanted to catch a shark, you wouldn't fish in a pond.
That same analogy can be applied to Craigslist and Groupon.
If your target audience is affluent neighborhoods, but you advertise using a delivery method geared to reach the cheap neighborhoods...what do you think will be the outcome.
Rob Anspach
http://www.robanspach.com
How you position yourself in the marketplace comes down to 2 things...a well crafted message and the right medium to deliver it.
Take this analogy...if you wanted to catch a shark, you wouldn't fish in a pond.
That same analogy can be applied to Craigslist and Groupon.
If your target audience is affluent neighborhoods, but you advertise using a delivery method geared to reach the cheap neighborhoods...what do you think will be the outcome.
Rob Anspach
http://www.robanspach.com
Brian R
Member
You act like good customers never go to Craigslist.
Most times it IS what you say. If you say it everywhere and stay consistent. Sometimes being in the "wrong" place at the right time may very well bring success.
Most times it IS what you say. If you say it everywhere and stay consistent. Sometimes being in the "wrong" place at the right time may very well bring success.
