Ok -
Craigslist is getting trickier. Part of me thinks that they can somehow scan the images to see if there are duplicates, even if they are DIFFERENT images but look the same.
So I suggest to all of you that you put a QUOTE on your page. Using quotes or miscellaneous text is a classic trick that many have done for some time. Combining it with the PowerPosting process it is rather simple and creates a powerful process with ads that stick.
Just go to this site: http://www.brainyquote.com/
And grab a quote that is fitting for your ad.
For every new ad you post or repost, try using a new quote.
Yes this does seem tedious, but in reality it is a simple cut and paste, and once you have your initial ads set up you can simply paste in the quote when posting AND when REPOSTING.
Adding variation when REPOSTING seems unimportant, but I believe that you must do this.. otherwise some ads are NOT showing, according to some. I am testing this as we seapk.
Tonight I've successfully posted around 10 ads, that are all showing, they all have UNIQUE images (but same looking) and all have quotes.
In some i've experimented with creating a black HTML frame around my image, but I also saw that the quote doesn't look so bad without being hidden. Just make it related to your product! If you are selling an artistic product, add an artistic quote!
It is well worth it in the end...
Email me at clpptest@gmail.com to tell me how this goes. It is a hassle, yes, but it allows my technique to still work.
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Hi:
just recently something new is happening to my CL ads: They look like they're active and are accessible, but they're not showing in the regular listings or searches.
What's up with that?
Hi
THat is why you need to add some content EVERY time you post. Start a new campaign, host your UNIQUE images, then insert a UNIQUE QUOTE or other unique material with EACH POST. Do this with 3 accounts. On the REPOST, switch the quotes.
Not only are my ads not showing up, but when I use an account to post, after posting it doesnt show up in the account either?? I do get the email, but what good is that if its not showing up at all.
I see some comments asking about posts 'looks ok' but not showing up on main pages.
I have written about this exact thing at my blog http://allaboutposting.com/2007/09/12/craigslist-ads-posted-but-do-not-appear-on-main-pages/
Its new CL trick.
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