Statistics that are regularly monitored over the years regularly show that users who utilize free classified ad sites for their products or services continue to do so for one simple reason, they get results. However, the recent algorithm changes have shown a reduction in classified ad site usage since the change. Although the graph shows a regular decrease, nothing unusual since we are coming out of the Holiday period where the stats would have been pretty jacked up, it is really only showing it about to even out. You can however, still see a significantly larger drop after the 24th of February.

Some of the main ads posted regular to free classified ad sites are:

• Pets for Sale
• Real Estate
• Travel Opportunities
• Homeopathic Remedies
• Costumes and Clothing
• Locating People

Although these are some of the generic statistics there are many free classified ad site admins that participate in an API site statistic monitoring program.

So how have these sites fared since the algo change? It looks like overall, they have actually suffered. However, this is also due to several factors. Some of those include:

Free Classified Spam Sites

The reduced numbers of classified ad usage may also be slightly attributed to the fact that many ‘spam’ or redirect sites have now been banished from the top of Google’s search list no matter how much those sites admins paid for their mass marketing that brought them to the top in the first place.

Immediate Impact

The fact is, when the Algo asteroid landed, many sites admins and content writers began to dedicate more time to the immediate correction of any issues Google didn’t continue to appreciate. Because of this, overall, this may have actually halted the production and release of new content itself. This could leave the stats looking a bit like they are failing too when in fact they are mostly just stagnant.

What Should You Do?

You should definitely follow a few tips if you find that Google as dropped your rankings with their Algorithm change.

• Improve Your Content
• Check Your SEO
• Update and Ping Your Sites
• Monitor Your Stats
• Interact With Consumers

This is just a good start in increasing your free classified ad sites rankings with Google.