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11-09-2013, 06:25 PM #1Junior Guru Wannabe
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Craigslist for Advertising - What do you think?
I'm having a bit of trouble advertising locally. It seems like no matter how hard I push my local community, they're uninterested. Is craigslist a viable option to post advertisements on? It seems like it could work, but has anyone done it here? If so, what has been the result?
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11-09-2013, 07:57 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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11-10-2013, 02:05 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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I really do not think it will bring in any sales. It may bring in a lot of spam / people that try to offer you cash for cash in return like trying to pay with checks etc.. I really don't think its a good idea just a waist of time maybe.
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11-10-2013, 02:55 AM #4Junior Guru Wannabe
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Re: Craigslist for Advertising - What do you think?
I used to add in CL what i got wasn't sales but spam emails (tons of spams) then i delete that e-mail account.
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11-10-2013, 01:02 PM #5Web Hosting Guru
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why you dont move to online ads ineated local, use WHT. it is 100% perfect.
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11-10-2013, 01:07 PM #6Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks for the input. Also, I do use WHT, I just don't see any benefit unless it's the day-of, or the day after I post. I am just looking for alternative ways to get into the eyes of the consumer.
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11-10-2013, 01:20 PM #7Web Hosting Guru
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best place is where webmasters go. scripts websites, webmaster forums.
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11-10-2013, 04:46 PM #8Junior Guru Wannabe
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Which is where I'm already advertising. Thanks.
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11-10-2013, 07:44 PM #9Web Hosting Master
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We did not have much success with Craigslist. We found it is nearly impossible to stand out.
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11-11-2013, 12:11 AM #10Junior Guru Wannabe
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Does anyone else have any other techniques that they find better than craigslist and the obvious posting this forum?
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11-11-2013, 12:19 AM #11Disabled
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I've also advertise in CL before, not so successful. Received a lot of spam emails instead and brings in less traffic.
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11-15-2013, 06:52 AM #12Newbie
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I dont think so ,
Because it is good selling/buying website .
I dont think that you get web hosting customers from there
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11-15-2013, 10:32 AM #13Web Hosting Guru
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What is your marketing budget? Linkedin PPC ads are very affordable compared to Google Adwords. I would also highly recommend Facebook, if you're selling consumer-end hosting like shared hosting.
We have a separate business for shared hosting and it does well using only Google Adwords and word of mouth (it's been around a long time, and is established though).
I've also found a lot of success using traditional web presence/SEO, so integrating all of your media with your website. If you'd like more advice on web presence, PM me, I can probably offer a little insight.InfoRelay Online Systems, Inc.
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