| What is Craigslist? | | | | commercial spaces, and someone to swap houses |
| Craigslist is a website that was started in 1995 by a | | | | with. Customize your search by choosing price |
| guy named – you guessed it – Craig. | | | | brackets, pets allowed, and specific neighborhoods. |
| What began as a place for the residents of San | | | | - Jobs – Job listings are divided into 24 |
| Francisco to find what they need from each other (i.e. | | | | categories plus an Et Cetera section for positions that |
| a job, a babysitter, a new dresser, a Buick) has since | | | | don't quite fit anywhere else. The beauty of this |
| grown exponentially. With sites for all 50 states, 52 | | | | section is that despite the thousands of listings, you |
| countries, and major cities all over the world, Craigslist | | | | can narrow down the selection with keywords and by |
| is the ultimate, all encompassing 'classifieds' for | | | | choosing jobs that offer telecommuting, part time |
| anything you could possibly want that's up for grabs in | | | | hours, or availability in specific neighborhoods. |
| your neighborhood. | | | | - Personals – There's something for everyone |
| Why is Craigslist so popular? | | | | here. The best section is 'Missed Connections' where |
| Word of mouth spread the news of Craigslist so | | | | you can list a posting for that cute someone who |
| quickly that the sites in cities like San Francisco, New | | | | smiled at you from across the room – or be |
| York, Boston, Houston and more are the premiere | | | | found when that person posts looking for you. |
| spots in the those cities for job seekers and | | | | - For Sale – Twenty-four listings plus a wanted |
| employers alike. Because of the huge amount of | | | | section divides up thousands of postings of all sorts of |
| traffic, Craigslist is also free of ads, banners, and any | | | | stuff for sale. There's even a free stuff section and a |
| corporate sponsorship that could influence the content | | | | place to barter. Find everything from packing materials |
| of the site. | | | | to a new set of living room furniture. |
| Simple to use and easy to navigate, Craigslist has | | | | - Discussion Forums – There are 54 categories |
| managed to keep its grassroots honesty as its grown | | | | in this section. You'll find someone to talk to who |
| and continues to provide a community forum to each | | | | shares your same interests, whether your interests |
| community it serves. | | | | are transgender issues, haiku, kink, or gardening. |
| What information can I find on Craigslist? | | | | - Services – If you need someone to do your |
| The better question might be: what can't you find on | | | | taxes, fix your computer, or give you a massage, you |
| Craigslist? On the home page of each city you will find | | | | can find that person here. |
| categories for your perusal including: | | | | - Gigs – If you're a computer programmer, stage |
| - Community – Here you will find childcare, a | | | | hand, writer, or jack-of-all-trades, you can pick up a little |
| place to volunteer, classes to take, local news, lost and | | | | side work here. |
| found, an addition to your band or artist collective, and | | | | - Resumes – Post yours here or peruse some |
| someone to carpool with. | | | | of the local talent. |
| - Housing – This is the place to not only find a | | | | - Event Calendar – Find something to do this |
| roommate, a room, an apartment or a sublet but also | | | | weekend here. |
| parking or storage rental, vacation rentals, office and | | | | How do I use Craigslist? |