How to Increase Website Traffic With Free Classifieds

Craigslist

1. Browse to the Craigslist.org website (link in Resources) and locate the city in which you want to post your classified ad.

2. Click “Post to Classified” on the left side of the page and choose the type of posting you want to make. Click “Continue” after you've made your selection.

3. Select a category that best describes the site you want to promote and then click “Continue.”

4. Choose an area local to you without divulging your personal location. Use a nearby city or landmark. Click “Continue.”

5. Write a headline, body text and include your website URL for people to visit. Be creative and write about your product using active language. You may only have your readers' attention for a few seconds, so highlight the most important aspects quickly, and then provide more details about your product as the ad goes on. Click “Continue” when you've finished writing your ad.

6. Review your ad and correct any grammar errors and typos. When finished, post your ad. You will be advised to check your email for further posting instructions.

7. Review the email from Craigslist when it arrives and look for an embedded link. Click on the link within the email to publish your post. You can also modify your post using this link.

ClassifiedAds.com

8. Browse to ClassifiedAds.com and click “Post an ad (free)” in the top right corner of the page.

9. Select a category for your post and a sub-category. For instance, choose 'Items for Sale' and select the specific kind of item you are selling.

10. Write a headline and body text describing your product; put the most eye-catching information at the top. Then, fill in your name, email address (you can keep this private), phone number, local area, ZIP code and an expiration date for your ad. Enter the captcha, accept the terms of use, and then click the orange “Finished” button at the bottom of the page and your ad will be live.

BackPage

11. Visit BackPage and click “Post an Ad” at the top right of the page. Click “Post local ads” on the next page to start the process.

12. Choose the region applicable to your ad. Choose the section for your ad, and then select a relevant category by clicking on it.

13. Click the city you want to target with your ad, and then enter your headline and ad copy. Type and confirm your email address below, then upload any images you wish to include. BackPage also gives you the ability to automatically repost your info for a small fee. Once you have selected any additional upgrades, review the terms of use and click 'Continue' to review your ad.

14. Review and edit your ad as required. Fill out the captcha form and click the blue “Place Ad Now” button. A link to your ad will be emailed to you. Click on the link in the email message to finalize your posting.