Online Classified ads is the fastest and cheapest way to get more customers. There are many small businesses who rely on the classified ads to generate their sales. It is effective and appeal to those on a shoe-string budget.

Seven Reasons Why Online Classified Ads is Better than Offline Classified Ads

1. Fast. . In less than 5 hours, the advertisement will appear when you search for the words in the search engine.

2. Free. In most cases, you don’t have to pay a cent to post your advertisement.

3. Permanent. Unlike printed advertisement which expires after a day, online classified ads stay permanently. Only certain website expires your advertisement in 30 days. Long after your have submit your advertisement, somewhere, someone may stumbles upon your advertisement.

4. More space. There is no space constraints unlike printed ads. You can put as much as 2000 words.

5. More exposure. There are thousands of classified ads portal you can post your advertisement without paying a cent. Simply type “classified ads” in the Google search and see the number of results.

6. Ease of Search. A user looking for a particular product can usually perform a search for a particular word or phrase from the classified ad site whereas in the newspaper, readers have to manually scan through the different categories.

7. Better Results. I tried advertising in the newspaper and I don’t get any responses. I got better responses from online classified ads. Some websites shows you the statistics e.g. number of visits to your ads. I have very good results for my clients. Their adverts often appear on the first page within 24 hours.

Disadvantages of Online Classified Ads Marketing

Of course, posting ads is tedious and time consuming.

1. You have to search for websites in your area that accepts classified ads. It took hours me to do just that

2. You have to create an account in each of these portals.

3. You have to find a suitable category to insert your advertisment

4. You have to manual insert your ads. Different websites allocate different space for the ads. Some accept 300 words. Others allow as much as 2,000 words.

5. You need to post regularly. In the first week, your adverts may appear on the first page. By the second week, new postings may push your ads to the second page.

The Key to Effective Classified Ads Marketing

The key to effective marketing with classified ads is a well written classified ads. It is most effective when you use the ads to convince the prospect to visit your website. Once the prospect contact you via the opt-in form in your website, you follow-up by giving away free information about your product.

Writing an effective classified ad is an art, a form of copywriting. Without layout or graphics, just using the power of your words, you have to persuade the customers to visit your website or call you.

How do you write the ad?

First, define what you want to achieve. Probably you want the customer to call you immediately or visit your website to sign up for free information.

Second, define the profile of the reader. Then use words that will engage their attention. These include benefit words like ‘freedom’, solutions to their problems and words they want to hear. Urge them to call you or sign up for free information package. Use action words.

Keep track of the total number of inquiries for each ad so you know which ad works best.

Does Classified Ads Really Work?

I had submitted numerous ads for myself and my clients and have achieved fantastic results.  I guarantee your posting will appear on the first page within 24  hours.

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