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Craigslist is an American classifieds site that provides sections such as sales, want to buy, jobs, apartments, dating, services, and discussion forums.
Craigslist has been online since 1995 and at times was one of the top 100 most visited websites in the world. As of June 2018, Craigslist was ranked 107th.
By its own account, Craigslist lists 80 million ads a month and receives 50 billion page views a month.
The name is derived from the first name of the service's founder, Craig Newmark. Newmark first offered the service in 1995 for the San Francisco Bay Area, and from 2000 in other cities in the USA and later in other countries.
Business magazine Forbes estimates Craigslist's annual revenue at $500 million, generated primarily through ads in paid sections (e.g., real estate).
The logo of the network
Craig Newmark, founder of the platform craigslist
History
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark had observed how people help each other in social communities and groups on the Internet (e.g., MindVox and Usenet). As a newcomer to San Francisco, he decided to create something similar for local events.
Thus, in early 1995, he began an e-mail distribution list directed at his acquaintances in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of the early posts were written by Craig Newmark himself, and included compilations of social events and happenings of interest to software and Internet developers in the area.
After this email list gained popularity and was increasingly used for other topics, Craigslist emerged from it in its familiar format.
Craigslist, Inc. was incorporated as a private for-profit company in 1998.
The company is owned by its founder Craig Newmark, its former chief programmer and CEO since 2000 Jim Buckmaster, and between 2004 and 2015, 25 percent of the Internet auction house eBay. Ebay had acquired the shares from a former employee and sold them back to Craigslist in 2015 after a long legal battle.
In March 2008, several international editions of Craigslist were added, including Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese.
Craigslist focuses on the interaction of local people and offers its services in Germany only in major cities with a population of about 200,000 or more. Craigslist competed in Germany with Ebay Kleinanzeigen and Shpock, among others, but has so far not been able to establish itself to the same extent as in English-speaking countries.
See also
- Craigslist Ripper
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Craigslist?
A: Craigslist is an online network that provides free classified advertisements and forums on various topics.
Q: What categories of classifieds can be found on Craigslist?
A: The categories of classifieds found on Craigslist include jobs, internships, housing, personal advertisements, erotic services, for sale/barter/wanted, services, community, and pets.
Q: Are all services on Craigslist free?
A: While accessing the Craigslist website is free, fees can be charged for certain services such as posting job ads in certain cities.
Q: How does Craigslist work?
A: Craigslist operates as a centralized network allowing individuals to posts ads in various categories.
Q: Is Craigslist an international website?
A: Craigslist is available in various countries including the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other regions across the world.
Q: Can I find pet-related classifieds on Craigslist?
A: Yes, Craigslist has a category for pet-related classifieds for buying, selling, and just showcasing pets.
Q: Are all categories on Craigslist available in all cities?
A: No, some categories are specific to certain cities, but other categories such as for sale/barter/wanted and community can be found in all cities.
