Why do pet ads get flagged on Craigslist?

Why do pet ads get flagged on Craigslist?

The reason why many of these ads get flagged is that many of them turn out to be people wanting to sell their animal at a high fee. It is a sneaky way to get your ad on CL and tell people your fee later on. Instead of investigating the fee many flaggers just flag ads that do not mention a specific price within the ad.

Why is my Craigslist ad being removed?

Listings may be cancelled if they are flagged by other Craigslist users. Posts can be flagged because they are in the wrong category, discuss another ad, violate the terms of use or are considered to be spam. Posts that appear too frequently or across too many categories may be flagged.

How do I delete old Craigslist postings?

How to delete a Craigslist post

1. Open your email inbox.
2. Search for the automated email from Craigslist. It should have come from [email protected].
3. Scroll to “To edit or delete your ad, please visit the following URL, ” and click the link.
4. Enter the email and password you used to create the listing.
5. Click “Delete this posting.”

Does Craigslist email still work after post deleted?

craigslist will then relay any messages sent to that address to your email address. Once your posting expires off the site or is deleted, messages will no longer be relayed.

What happens when Craigslist post expires?

In a few major cities, Craigslist classified posts expire after 7 days, but most cities expire after 45 days. It’s critical to renew your post every 48 hours which will move it back up to the top of the search list. You can renew it as many times as you like until your post is 30 days old.

How long does a post last on Craigslist?

for 30 days

How do you know if your Craigslist ad is ghosted?

Ghosting refers to any ad you have placed on the website that is visible from your Craigslist account page and from your confirmation email, but doesn’t appear in the category page. This differs from a flagged ad, which appears on the service but is later removed when users flag it for removal.

What is the best time of day to post on Craigslist?

Afternoon hours were generally the best time to post. We found that 8% of all the traffic we observed from Craigslist came from the 3pm to 4pm hour. Also, 44% of all traffic came between 11am and 6pm. The best individual hours after 3pm to 4pm were 11am to noon, noon to 1pm, 2pm to 3pm, and 4pm to 5pm.

How many times can you renew a listing on Craigslist?

Craigslist allows you to move free ads by renewing them, although you can only renew an ad every 48 hours. For paid ads, you must pay another fee to get the ads moved to the top.

How do you bump a post on Craigslist?

To bump a post, access your account page, and then click “Renew” under the Manage category. This will only show up on posts that are able to be renewed. If you don’t have an account, access the posting from the link you got in your email and click “Renew this Posting.”

How much does it cost to use Craigslist?

All craigslist postings are free, except for: Job postings in US and selected CA areas—$10-75 (fee varies by area)

Can I post on Craigslist for free?

How do I post a free posting? You can post a free ad without having an account or logging in to our site. To learn how, please read our help page on how to create a free post. However, having a craigslist account will allow you to post, edit, delete, and repost more easily.

Is Craigslist still active?

CL is dead unless you’re selling cars or housing. Everyone has migrated to FB Marketplace or other local apps like Letgo offerup. I can’t remember the last time I sourced anything from Craigslist. All of my local sourcing for at least the last 2 years has been on OfferUp and FB Marketplace.