how does craigslist make money? - GoFuckYourself.com

tony286 · 12-07-2005, 03:50 PM

I found it a little while ago, its fun to go to but I was thinking how do they make money?

LittleMack · 12-07-2005, 03:51 PM

I really have no idea, I wonder the same thing, there must be a charge to list on there or some sort of cut if sales are made.

KRosh · 12-07-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

I found it a little while ago, its fun to go to but I was thinking how do they make money?

they charge for ads in certain cities for certain posts..such as Jobs and Cars.

Jace · 12-07-2005, 03:58 PM

http://money.cnn.com/2005/12/02/tech...ortune_121205/

Jace · 12-07-2005, 03:59 PM

here ya go

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The privately held company currently makes all its money -- 2005 revenues are in the neighborhood of $20 million -- by charging employers in three cities a fee for listing jobs: $75 in San Francisco, $25 in New York and Los Angeles. Total annual expenses -- salaries, rent and about 100 server computers -- cannot possibly run to more than $5 million. All the content comes from the site's devoted users, who provide the listings that are its lifeblood, for free. The company that is indifferent to money, therefore, gushes profits. Still, it is hardly a colossus.

tony286 · 12-07-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

http://money.cnn.com/2005/12/02/tech...ortune_121205/

Thanks Bro very interesting

BigRod · 12-07-2005, 04:27 PM

Wow very interesting I have often wondered that myself!

Young · 12-07-2005, 04:28 PM

Well they just now started charging...so b4 they were taking in little to no money.

jonesy · 12-07-2005, 04:34 PM

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The privately held company currently makes all its money -- 2005 revenues are in the neighborhood of $20 million -- . The company that is indifferent to money, therefore, gushes profits. Still, it is hardly a colossus.

20 mil hardley a colossus? i guess writing for cnn must be paying well these days ...

Hollywood Horwitz · 12-07-2005, 04:36 PM

Thnx Jace,that not only explained alot for me as well,but i wasnt aware of the competition for craigslist,hell i would love to do a off shoot site..

European Lee · 12-07-2005, 05:10 PM

none - Craigs List gets revenue from pre-paid gallery placements on the top 15 spaces and banners. the rest of the galleries are free placements.

Regards,

Lee

slapass · 12-07-2005, 05:32 PM

what he could do with just adsense is amazing.

12-07-2005, 03:50 PM	#1
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Hollywood Horwitz Porn To ROCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,357	Thnx Jace,that not only explained alot for me as well,but i wasnt aware of the competition for craigslist,hell i would love to do a off shoot site.. __________________ Ross Horwitz Skype: RossAngeles666 Online Ad Sales / Email / Display Ads / Mobile Cell.323.949.4313 [email protected]

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European Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 7,133	none - Craigs List gets revenue from pre-paid gallery placements on the top 15 spaces and banners. the rest of the galleries are free placements. Regards, Lee __________________ YOUR TRAFFIC IS SAFE WITH US - CONDOM CASH PUTTING THE GAY ADULT INDUSTRY ON YOUR PC!! AFFORDABLE 2257 COMPLIANT GAY + BI CONTENT

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