Foreword
Introduction
Part I craigslist 101
Chapter 1 Putting craigslist on the Map
A Simple Idea
The Best of Intentions
Looking into the Future
Who Is Craig Newmark?
Craig's Vision
Change of Focus
Nerd Values
David and Goliath
One to Watch
Craigslist Foundation: Helping People Help
From Here...
Chapter 2 Welcome to the Neighborhood
Navigating the Home Page
Finding Your Way Home
Joining the Community
Creating a Craigslist Account
Getting Around Town
Exploring Your Neighborhood
For Inquiring Minds
Getting Involved
The Town Square
Giving Yourself a Handle
Getting Involved
Dressing Up Your Posts
Staking Your Claim
Roadside Assistance
Follow the Rules
From Here...
Chapter 3 Safety First
Internet Safety
Secure Your Computer
Protect Your Information
Spot Scammers Before They Spot You
Out-of-Area Buyer
Overpayment Scam
Nigerian 4-1-9 Scam
Safe and Pleasant Transactions
Safe and Sound Online Dating
From Here...
Part II Posting on craigslist
Chapter 4 All About the Listings
Anatomy of a Listing
Playing By the Rules
The Posting Process
Getting Creative
The craigslist Police
Editing and Deleting Posts
From Here...
Chapter 5 Successful Listing Strategies
Example of an Unsuccessful Listing
Steps for Creating a Successful Listing
Step 1: Educate Yourself
Step 2: Set Your Goal(s)
Step 3: Take Pictures
Step 4: Write a Listing That Addresses Your Goal(s)
Strategies in Action
From Here...
Chapter 6 Listing in the Community
Get Out There: Activities
Get Together: Events, Classes, and Groups
Events
Classes
Groups
Find What's Missing: Lost+Found
Express Yourself: Artists and Musicians
Take Care of Baby: Childcare
What's Happening: Local News, Politics, and General
Live Green: Rideshares
Get the Help You Need: Volunteers
Pets: A Controversial Issue
From Here...
Chapter 7 Listing in the Housing Section
Selling Solo
Move That Property in Real Estate for Sale
An Agent's Best Friend
What Do You Have to Offer?
What's Going on Next Door?
Map Out Your Information
Talk the Talk
Focus on Your Target
Leave Them Wanting More
Put It on Paper
A Flashing Neon Sign
A Picture Is Worth...
Filling a Vacancy
Office/Commercial Property
Know Your Business
Location, Location, Location
Getting It Write
Parking/Storage Rental
From Here...
Chapter 8 Listing in For Sale
Looking Through the For Sale Categories
Planning Your Ad
Writing Great Ads
Writing a Great Posting Title
Writing a Great Posting Description
Tips for Category-Specific Listings
Ad Posting Basics
Responding to Contacts
Advertising No-No's
From Here...
Chapter 9 Listing in Services
Phone Verification
Planning Your Marketing
Don't Keep Reinventing the Wheel
Before You Do Anything Else
Put On Your Advertising Exec Hat
Ready to Write!
Offering Free Content
Automotive Services
Beauty Services
Computer Services
Creative Services
Erotic Services
Event Services
Financial Services
Household Services
Labor and Moving Services
Legal Services
Lessons and Training
Real Estate Services
Skilled Trade Services
Small Business Ads
Therapeutic Services
Travel and Vacation Services
Writing, Editing, and Translating Services
From Here...
Chapter 10 Listing in Jobs and Gigs
Comparing Online Job Resources
Looking Through Job Categories
Writing a Successful Job Listing
Listing Basics
Beyond Basics
Posting a Job Listing
Posting Gigs
Responding to Applicants
From Here...
Chapter 11 Listing in Resumes
Knowledge Is Power
Your Most Important Sale
Dealing with Job Search Jitters
What to Look For
Where to Look
What to Do with the Information
Your Features and Benefits
It's All in the Numbers
Define Your Marketing Strategy
Create a Killer Resume
From the Top
Getting It All Down
From Here...
Chapter 12 Listing in Personals
Deciphering the Code
What Do You Really Want?
Nine Secrets for Successful Online Relationships
Igniting Sparks
Thinking Long-Term
Thinking Short-Term
Strictly Platonic: Making New Friends
Missed Connections: Finding Someone Who Caught Your Eye
Rants and Raves: Expressing Yourself
Put It in Writing
From Here...
Part III The Other Side of craigslist
Chapter 13 Responding to Listings
Locating What You Want
How to Reply
From Here...
Chapter 14 Keeping Busy with Listings
Enriching Your Life with the Community
Activities
Artists
Childcare
General
Groups
Pets
Events
Lost and Found
Musicians
Local News
Politics
Rideshare
Volunteers
Classes
Catapult Your Career in Jobs and Gigs
Job Search Tips
Perusing the Job Listings
Perusing the Gigs
Responding to Job Listings
Fill Your Social Calendar with the Personals
Warning: Enter at Your Own Risk
Personals Categories: Something for Everyone
From Here...
Chapter 15 Win-Win Results in Listings
Find Your New Abode in Housing
Looking for Houses or Apartments to Rent
Finding Rooms or Roommates
Seeking Sublets or Temporary Spots
Housing Wanted
Swapping Houses
Finding Vacation Rentals
Searching for Storage Space
Looking for Commercial Space
Real Estate for Sale
Let's Make a Deal in Merchandise
Get It Done with Services
Fill That Job Opening in Resumes
From Here...
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