Craigslist is the new replacement for the local Yellow Pages! Having experimented extensively with small and big ads in the Yellow Pages I have to say that it is certainly not worth the investment compared to free ad placement like http://www.craigslist.org.
It’s easy to setup your account, select your local area under computer services, and write some text in your ad so its searchable through google as well as within the Craigslist site. Then….
THE REAL SECRET IS GETTING A PROFESSIONAL LOOOKING JPEG IMAGE FLYER CREATED!
ALSO MAKE SURE TO CONTAIN LINKS ON THE IMAGE AND IN THE TEXT BACK TO YOUR OWN WEBSITE!
By utilizing some html script in your ad you can post a JPG flyer ad that will draw in customers. Check out mine that have been created for some examples. I had each one created for about 30 dollars each and I use them over and over again. Outside of referral marketing this has been the most successful form of advertising for brining in at least 10% of my business every month! AND ITS FREE!
Dear Scott,
I just watch your youtube video and it is really very useful for a new starter. I started my computer repair business just 6 month before and I am using everything available free in the internet for marketing. But I never thought about craiglist. I will give a shot next and update you later.
Nice set of advice. I appreciate your openness.
Mike at GetTeck Computer Services