Craigslist Southeast Massachusetts (2024)

FAQs

How do I post on Craigslist for sale near me? ›

craigslist provides a bulk posting interface for easy submission of multiple new posts in a single request to our server.

Reason #1 – Posting Too Much

Craigslist states that “you may post to one category and in one city, no more than once every 48 hours.” So, if you attempt to post too many ads in a day or post the same ad multiple times, it's going to trigger Craigslist to remove them and block your IP address.

Make a new ad and repost the information from the old ad. Craigslist doesn't offer an option for you to repost the original listing automatically, hence the need for you to manually redo the ad. Once you have submitted the new ad it will appear at the top of the listings again.

Include at least one image to attract more viewers. Customers typically like to see the conditions or status of your offering, because this eliminates the need to contact you requesting further details. Additionally, many users prefer to search only for ads that contain images.

Without an account, you must write and post each ad individually, responding to an emailed confirmation message to validate a listing before it appears on Craigslist. Account holders can view all their ads through a unified interface on the Craigslist website.

Signing up for a craigslist account

Provide a valid email address, then check your inbox for the signup link from robot@craigslist.org. You will have to choose a password for your account. Once the bar turns green, your password is strong enough and can be saved.

Say who you are, state your interest in the item, confirm how much you'll pay, and when you're available to pick up. If the post asks for a phone number, provide it. If not, ask if they'd like one. Many people choose to deal over the phone as it is quicker than playing email tag.

How to advertise on Craigslist effectively? ›

Keep It Simple but include Lots of Pictures: Craigslist sees heavy HTML code as a sign of spam or fraudulent post. Keep your ad mostly text based, with simple code only and working in creative bolding. While Craigslist users prefer text ads, they also love pictures.