Placing an advert in the free classifieds section of an online marketplace may be the best way for you to reach your ideal target audience. If you have something to sell and you want people to actively come and search for your item then this is the best option for you.
In the past there were other options available to you. It would be possible for you to stand around on a cold morning at a car boot sale. Or you could try to aks your family or your friends if they were interested in your item. These days, there are thousands of websites around the world which let you list your product, usually for free!
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.
The beauty of classified adverts is that you don't have to advertise in just one place. In an online auction, you are only allowed to list your item one time and you usually have to wait to see what sort of price you will get. This could take up to a week to finish. But with a classified, you can place lots of different adverts. The buyers can contact you immediately. It may be even that you get a phone call that same day. That old painting could be off your hands sooner than you think!
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.
Now for the most important part - the advert itself. It is best to be clear and concise. You may only be able to use a certain number of words. A good description attracts attention and buyers need to know how to contact you. My friend Denise sold her entire collection of Elvis Presley albums because she first looked up how much other people were selling theirs for and picked the same price to sell hers. She was very happy and as she said "I just did five minutes' work to place the ad and then sat back and waited! Easy money. - 21151
In the past there were other options available to you. It would be possible for you to stand around on a cold morning at a car boot sale. Or you could try to aks your family or your friends if they were interested in your item. These days, there are thousands of websites around the world which let you list your product, usually for free!
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.
The beauty of classified adverts is that you don't have to advertise in just one place. In an online auction, you are only allowed to list your item one time and you usually have to wait to see what sort of price you will get. This could take up to a week to finish. But with a classified, you can place lots of different adverts. The buyers can contact you immediately. It may be even that you get a phone call that same day. That old painting could be off your hands sooner than you think!
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.
Now for the most important part - the advert itself. It is best to be clear and concise. You may only be able to use a certain number of words. A good description attracts attention and buyers need to know how to contact you. My friend Denise sold her entire collection of Elvis Presley albums because she first looked up how much other people were selling theirs for and picked the same price to sell hers. She was very happy and as she said "I just did five minutes' work to place the ad and then sat back and waited! Easy money. - 21151
About the Author:
Alex Wu is fascinated by numbers and trading in marketplace. He wants to build a free classifieds site that leverages the power of social network to facilitate business hiring in his free classifieds website.
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