Seven Types of Classified Ads We Do Not Like to See

We have a very low tolerance for spam or scams. We ban on sight. We get some complaints about that policy but this is a private site and we reserve the right to reject anyone who doesn’t comply with our Terms of Use.

As a rule of thumb, post classified ads that match the related category. An ad for speakers obviously does not belong in autos. We consider this type of posting spam.

7 other classified ads (types) we do not like to see.

1. Loan Ads – 99% of these ads are scams and originate outside of USA.
2. Nudity Ads – That’s a different venue (not us—it is those other guys)
3. Get Rich Quick Ads – 99% of these ads are BS. Nothing in life is easy; earning legitimate money is no different. The only one benefiting is the promoter or at least until the FBI or some other law enforcement agency knocks on their door.
4.  Pharmacy Pill Ads – Personally, we wouldn’t buy pills from a free classified ad. Most of these ads originate from non-US countries. Visit your local pharmacy or visit a well-known online pharmacy.
5. Pyramid/Ponzi Scheme Ads – We delete/ban these ads on sight. They are ALL scams. You may get yourself into a lot of legal trouble if you get caught participating. If you see them, please report them to us soonest.
6. Puppy Ads – These can be legitimate but only deal in person (local). Do your homework and check out the seller. 99-100% of the overseas puppies ads are scams–don’t get involved!
7.  Gold Dust Ads - All of these ads from Africa are fake. These guys are low-life scammers.
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Are you Interested in Managing a Major City for FreeAdLists.com?

FreeAdLists.com is searching for qualified “city managers” for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. You would be an independent contractor of FreeAdLists.com. You would manage a major city and would be responsible for generating traffic to it.

If you want to manage another major city outside the aforementioned English speaking countries, please let us know.

Here are the benefits for your effort:

1. You keep the lion-share of the premium classified ad revenue you generate. The more you promote in your area the more you make.
2. You join an established website with a mature software design
3. Software is maintained by us, not you. You will receive technical assistance via email.

Potential candidates must be trustworthy and should have a marketing/advertising background. You need to be the entrepreneur-type and possess SEO/SEM skills. All participants must have a PayPal account in order to participate. You must conform to our no-spam, no black-hat techniques or cheating of any kind. You may not place ads against the keyword “freeadlists.com” or “FreeAdLists” or anything thing else that will defame FreeAdLists.com’s reputation. You will agree to disallow/delete any type of spam, hate, blackhat techniques, illicit, or explicit/graphic porn ads (no nudity) on your managed city. If you cheat, you will be promptly terminated — no exceptions. We reserve the right to remove CMP participants if they are not following our policies/guidelines, under-performing (city is not generating noticeable traffic), refuse to pay their monthly 25% portion of premium revenue to FreeAdLists.com (no exceptions), cheating, or maligning the reputation of FreeAdLists.com.

A marketing or advertising background is preferred.

Here is an example of a city page – Toronto (City availability is limited)

If you are looking for a get-rich quick offer, this is definitely not your opportunity.

You MUST be 18 years or older.

If you are interested, please contact us at citymgr AT freeadlists DOT com

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After 3 Years, FreeAdLists.com Continues to Grow in the Classified Ads Space

The other day I was asked what was the hardest part about starting freeadlists.com. Most people would think technical implementation as being the most difficult. Not hardly. Well, it was — starting it. It was very difficult to gain traction. Frankly speaking, people do not trust new websites in general for obvious and varied reasons. On the surface, classified ads seem like an easy business model to work – people post ads, people view ads. But as most small business owners already know, it’s not that easy with any small business. Anyone that tells you starting a small business is easy, you should run or get a shovel—it’s BS. But after 3 years, we are definitely gaining traction. More and more people trust our website, which was definitely not an overnight event. Our bounce rate is now one of the lowest in the classified ads industry.  I hope the site’s momentum continues and we will continue to improve its usability for our buyers and sellers.

Thank you for making freeadlists.com a success.

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