Craigslist is a huge site that contains many hidden features. These features are easy to use if the person is willing to research around and find them. There are five important tips that any avid Craigslist user should be aware with.
1. Use the Craigslist RSS features. Craigslist offers a great RSS feed for their any of their categories. If you are constantly looking for things on Craigslist, these feeds are a great way to easily check in on new posts.
2. Look in the right area. If you live in Atlanta, don’t attempt to look for a job in New York unless you are willing to move there. Being able to properly navigate Craigslist and find opportunities in your area is key.
3. Honesty is the best policy. This goes for buying and selling. You will not have a nice transaction if you aren’t honest nor will the other party have a nice transaction if they aren’t honest.
4. People like pictures. If you want to have the best chance of success on Craigslist, you should attach a photograph to your advertisement when it is appropriate.
5. Negotiate. Want to get the best deal on Craigslist? Negotiate with the other party to acquire the best situation possible for you.
There are many other tips available but these should get you started.
January 18th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
These are some very useful tips. Being an avid Craigslist browser, these tips should come in handy to make my Craigslist experience more enjoyable.
Even though I have known about the RSS features for quite a while, they provide a nice feature for Craigslist users who haven’t used them before.