Free Classifieds Review
Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
by Pam Liv
Christmas came and went, but most of us are stuck with duplicate gifts or things we din't really like and wish to get rid of them. I have been using some of the services that are available free of charge. Some of them even let you create an online store - free. Here is the review of classified sites I have been using frequently. 1) Craigslist - Craigslist is one of the oldest classifieds site. When I first came to know about classifieds concept, this was the first site that I heard about. I was looking for a shared apartment at that time. One of my friends mentioned Craigslist. I checked it out, and found some quite interesting postings. I responded to few of them, went to see the available rooms, and finalized by the following week. They are very popular in the US.
2) Kijiji - Kijiji is another classifieds site that I came across when I had to move to another state and had to sublet my apartment. I was so desperate to have my place sublet at the earliest. I was in Windsor at the time. Craigslist did not have lot of listings for Windsor classifieds, so I did not get many responses. Well, Kijiji came to rescue. I posted my apartment on kijiji. I got first response within two days, but few started coming after that. And I was able to sublet my apartment within a week.
Cons - They have recently added "top ads" feature. That means, people who pay for their ads get on the top and are able to expose their ads further. It's no more free ads classifieds for people who can't shell out the cash. Although, they do offer free posting and searching, but many people do not get to show their ads because some other people can pay for their ads. Also, there are lot of spammers getting on kijijji now.
3) Used Toronto - Khrido is a free classifieds site in Canada. I started using it around Christmas when I was looking to get rid of items I did not want. Besides using Craigslist and Kijiji, I was looking for another classifieds site (since kijiji started encouraging users to pay to show their ads on the top, and Craigslist did not generate many results in small town where I live), I found Khrido Classifieds. I like the way they have organised their ad postings. Posting and searching ads is really fast and easy. I also own a K-Shop, their online store. I do not have to pay for that either. How convenient. I can have my own description of my K-Shop, upload the logo and post my ads like any regular posts.
Cons - Currently, you can upload only two images. I think they should make it more than two. Since all the other classifieds do that.
Update: Now you can add more pictures to this website.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Yes, very. Good, brief review. I did not know about Khrido classifieds. Will check it out. Thanks
Nice review. Craigslist is the most effective, but messy. Kijiji is just a prettier version of CL. Khrido have some restrictions. Another free classifieds that is growing rapidly is Jihoy, and it has some nice features (unlimited picture uploads, unlimited ads renews), as well as social networking features such as groups.
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