In these locations, ads listed in the For Sale, Housing, Personals, Services and Community sections of the website expire after seven days. In addition, postings in the Resumes and Gigs sections last for 30 days and those in the Events section stay on Craigslist until the events expire.

What is the best time to post on Craigslist?

Afternoon hours were generally the best time to post. We found that 8% of all the traffic we observed from Craigslist came from the 3pm to 4pm hour. Also, 44% of all traffic came between 11am and 6pm. The best individual hours after 3pm to 4pm were 11am to noon, noon to 1pm, 2pm to 3pm, and 4pm to 5pm.

How come I dont see my Craigslist posting?

Craigslist pages are localized, meaning that when users post an advertisement, it shows up only for Craigslist users in a specific city that the advertiser chooses. When you do this, you are more likely to have your ad not show up on the site, even if you publish it. This process is called ghosting.

Do Craigslist ads still work?

If you want to sell a good or service, or advertise for a job you want filled, Craigslist is a website you can use. The significant complaint against Craigslist is the high degree of fraudulent listings on it, but you can still use the site effectively.

How do you bump a Craigslist ad?

To bump a post, access your account page, and then click Renew under the Manage category. This will only show up on posts that are able to be renewed. If you dont have an account, access the posting from the link you got in your email and click Renew this Posting.

What sells on Craigslist the most?

Best things to buy and sell on CraigslistHome Appliances. Refrigerators, dishwashers, A/C units, and laundry washers and dryers are the kind of machines perfect for buying and selling on Craigslist. Electronics. Cars. High-End Furniture. Power Tools.Jul 28, 2015