Sunday, January 4, 2009

Free Classified Ads a New Resource for the Future

By Alex Wu

Is there anything better than free classified ads? Not if you need to sell some things, or advertise your services. If you have things you want to give a way, free classifieds are for you. Do you have something that you need or want, place an ad in the free classifieds.

The Internet is a great resource for finding items and services that you want or need. There is a wealth of free classified websites on the Internet. Research has shown that about 90% of Internet users search online for items or services that they want or need. This gives the seller of the item or service a wide range of people that might be interested in what they are offering.

If you are looking for work, offering a service or an employer looking to hire, free classified websites are a good resource for you. You can save money by using these services, and place the ad on a few of the websites. You will reach the audience that is looking for that job, or service that you have to offer.

As an employer you can save money by using the free classified ads and get more potential employees applying for the job, even someone who is not in your state, but may be moving there. Resumes can be sent over the Internet and interviews can be conducted on an instant messenger, an audio or video service, or by phone.

Free classified websites are becoming a booming business on the Internet. The people who own the sites make money from the ads that are placed on their web pages by other businesses or companies. They are usually click ads so each click earns them money. So support these websites when you are on them and click the ads on them.

When you place a free ad, be sure to be specific in your descriptions about the item that you are selling. Give an e-mail contact address. I would set up an e-mail account just for the classified ads, so you do not have to post your main e-mail address. Only give your address if you find a buyer. Make sure to let the buyer know that postage is extra if the item will be sent.

If you are posting a service, make sure you tell your experience, and why you offer a better service than others. Tell them why you are unique. This will help to grab the attention of someone looking for your service.

As a business you can save on your overhead budget by placing your jobs on the free classified websites. You also can reach a larger employee pool. You might find an employee from another state that is qualified and may be moving to your area. Free classifieds are the way of the future, and they are a good resource for everyone.

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