Free classifieds are adverts placed either online or in newspapers. If you have something to sell then they are the best way to inform your target audience about it. Only those people who are interested in your product will click the link or pick up the phone to contact you.
In the past, car boot sales provided the ideal venue for some sellers. Perhaps, you could even sell to your friends and family. But, since the internet has become so easily available it is possible to find hundreds of different sites offering these services.
But with so many choices, it is vital that you choose the correct marketing tactics. All your hard work could be lost and your advert could go completely unnoticed if you do not plan carefully before you place your advert.
Are you selling things because you need the space at home? Do you need to de-clutter? You need to decide how it will be sold. Will you deliver it, can you post it? Do you want the buyer to come and collect it? Free classifieds are perfect for all these options. But did you know that you can also advertise your own websites or services? A lot of the websites these days have separate sections for you if you want to add your website link or if you want to advertise your own Indian Head massage service. It is probably a good idea to have a look at a few sites to see which one is the best for you.
In an online auction, you can only advertise your item once and then wait for the buyers to come and bid for it. You may not get the price you want, and you will have to wait until the auction closes in 5 or 7 days to sell your item. But not so with classifieds! You can advertise in many different venues at once and the buyers can contact you straight away. It is possible that you could make a sale on the same day as your advert appears!
Choose carefully. If your local paper has a classifieds section, then it may be possible that they have an online version. Or is there a website about your local area you could use? If you have a service or are doing website promotion, of course, then the possibilities are unlimited. Many internationally well-known websites such as eBay and Craigslist allow you to post free adverts. You get to reach your perfect target audience and what is more, it is completely free!
One thing to remember is don't be like my friend Doreen. She placed an advert using her own personal email address and got hundreds of emails from people she had never heard of! She told me never to use my own address. She said to always set up another account and then to use that.
Actually, I have never been happier. I sold lots of things using classified adverts. I wrote a clear description of my things and included a phone number or email address so that people can contact me. I always look at other adverts for the same things to see how much other people are selling their stuff for and put my stuff on for roughly the same amount. And then I sit back and wait for the cash to roll in!
In the past, car boot sales provided the ideal venue for some sellers. Perhaps, you could even sell to your friends and family. But, since the internet has become so easily available it is possible to find hundreds of different sites offering these services.
But with so many choices, it is vital that you choose the correct marketing tactics. All your hard work could be lost and your advert could go completely unnoticed if you do not plan carefully before you place your advert.
Are you selling things because you need the space at home? Do you need to de-clutter? You need to decide how it will be sold. Will you deliver it, can you post it? Do you want the buyer to come and collect it? Free classifieds are perfect for all these options. But did you know that you can also advertise your own websites or services? A lot of the websites these days have separate sections for you if you want to add your website link or if you want to advertise your own Indian Head massage service. It is probably a good idea to have a look at a few sites to see which one is the best for you.
In an online auction, you can only advertise your item once and then wait for the buyers to come and bid for it. You may not get the price you want, and you will have to wait until the auction closes in 5 or 7 days to sell your item. But not so with classifieds! You can advertise in many different venues at once and the buyers can contact you straight away. It is possible that you could make a sale on the same day as your advert appears!
Choose carefully. If your local paper has a classifieds section, then it may be possible that they have an online version. Or is there a website about your local area you could use? If you have a service or are doing website promotion, of course, then the possibilities are unlimited. Many internationally well-known websites such as eBay and Craigslist allow you to post free adverts. You get to reach your perfect target audience and what is more, it is completely free!
One thing to remember is don't be like my friend Doreen. She placed an advert using her own personal email address and got hundreds of emails from people she had never heard of! She told me never to use my own address. She said to always set up another account and then to use that.
Actually, I have never been happier. I sold lots of things using classified adverts. I wrote a clear description of my things and included a phone number or email address so that people can contact me. I always look at other adverts for the same things to see how much other people are selling their stuff for and put my stuff on for roughly the same amount. And then I sit back and wait for the cash to roll in!
About the Author:
Alex Wu loves numbers and marketing. He operates a free classifieds website that combines social networking with business marketing in this free classifieds network.
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