How does craigslist earn revenue?

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  1. #1
    Just curious on how craigslist earns revenue, doesn't look like they have any ads et.?
     
    click here, May 18, 2007 IP
  2. TomN

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    #2
    i believe they charge for job postings. other than that it is out of pocket for craig.
     
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  3. Daz

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    #3
    I can honestly say that I Have NO idea. Anyone else know?
     
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  4. KniveZ

    KniveZ Active Member

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    Yeah, they do charge for some types of posts. Craig,the owner, is a really cool guy and doesn't really care about profit as much as product :)
     
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  5. dragons5

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    #5
    the first post is the answer. they charge for job postings... and maybe real estate (cant remember)

    but that is it.


    btw. their site is ugly and i hate using it
     
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  6. 8everything

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    They actually charge $$ for those populater cities (such as New York)
     
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  7. Stax_Daniel

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    #7
    I agree with you there...definately needs a BIG spice-up...
     
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  8. rmartish

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    #8
    It's in the the top 50. I use it for back links. Not much more.
     
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  9. Shazz

    Shazz Prominent Member

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    #9
    I think donations is a big one maybe? :)
     
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    #10
    Yup, he was offered tons of money (millions) to sell it to one of the big web giants (forget which one). But he turned them down...
     
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    Well, lets see.

    Craigslist makes money by charging for Job Posting Ads in Major Cities, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and maybe a few more.

    Craigslist makes money by charging for brokered housing in New York.

    eBay bought a 25% stake in Craigslist in 2004, which I think was a partial or whole stock purchase, so theres more money.
     
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  12. dragons5

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    lies. Ebay bought 25% of the company's stock. He didn't turn them down, he just wouldn't give them majority control.
     
    dragons5, May 19, 2007 IP