On the main page for that city, click "Post to Classifieds" to enter the advertisement creation screen. You'll be prompted to categorize your posting, whether services offered, wanted ads or selling an item, among other services, and then create the title and body text of the advertisement. According to the rules listed on Craigslist's website, users may post in only one category in one geographical area once every 48 hours.
Following these posting rules are essential: If you post too often or post similar ads in different locations too close to one another, the ads will be blocked. This is commonly referred to as "ghosting. This happens without Craigslist ever notifying the user. Enough ghosted ads can even result in your account being blocked entirely.
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And where on earth is Craigslist's rules on their website? Can't find it. I know it used to be more prominent. Thx for your help! Fri Mar 6 I haven't been to CL for a couple of months, but I used to create probably a half dozen listings in the same category, each listing for a separate item. I didn't know of any 1-item rule?
The problem with CL is that they don't bother to tell you if they ghost any of your listings. If they don't approve of your listing or they think it is in the wrong category, the listing just disappears from their site. I'd rather they inform me if I am doing something improperly so I don't lose my privilege of listing.
I'm willing to play by their rules, but they have to let me know what they are. This issue is not defined in their "terms" that you have to click on to finalize your listing.
One is for their automated systems to remove your ad. Another is by having your ad flagged. This is done by other users policing the site. If someone sees you have posted something that violates craigslist policy or is listed improperly, they can flag it for review.
If it gets enough flags, it will be removed automatically and you may be blocked for a period of time. If they did, they might have more success.
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