Imagine you sitting at your kitchen desk, coffee in your hand, and staring intently at your laptop. The screen displays the familiar Craigslist website. You have a fantastic item to advertise or an apartment you want to rent. The problem is, how can you make your listing stand out? Craigslist poster ad are your best bet.
Now, let’s get real. It’s happened to all of us, scrolling through endless comments that look like they were written by a robot. “For sale: Couch.” “Apartment available.” Yawn! It’s a bit like watching paint drying. You need pizzazz! The razzle-dazzle is good for everyone, right? So what is the secret? It’s all in the narrative.
Imagine that you’re in the market to buy a vintage bicycle. Imagine the bike instead of simply listing its specifications. Remember those carefree, summer days where you pedaled around town without a thought in the universe? This bike takes you there. Look what I’ve done! See what I did?
And there’s even more! Craigslist relies heavily on timing. If you post too soon or late, your message will be a shout in the void. The golden hours? The golden hour is the time between early morning and late afternoon, when most people are relaxing or sipping on their morning coffee.
Let’s take a moment to talk about the visuals, because they’re well worth their weight in bars of gold. If you take a poor photo, it can be your worst enemy. Blurry images scream amateur hour! New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to take photos that will pop!
You can’t begin to imagine how I feel about pricing strategies! Pricing it too high can make potential buyers flee like children running from broccoli. Priced too low will have them thinking something is wrong. Find the sweet-spot where both sides feel that they have hit gold.
Hey, why not sprinkle a little humor into this serious affair? Why not make someone smile while looking at listings? Perhaps a joke is in order. Make sure that it is a funny one.
Conversational language is a great way to connect with potential buyers. It works wonders. Consider it more like a chat with a friend over coffee than delivering your Oscar acceptance speech.
Ever had an email conversation that was colder than winter night? Warm them Up! It’s important to start with something positive: “Hello!” will go a long way. People love to feel special.
Before I start rambling (trust you, I could keep going), let me stop. You can use these tips the next time that you want to write a perfect post. Be concise, yet vivid; funny yet respectful; and most importantly–keep it real!
Craigslist Land is a place where treasures are met by seekers on a daily basis. So grab another coffee (or if tea is more your thing, fire up the creative engines) and enjoy posting adventures!