Why are my ads not showing on Craigslist?
If Craigslist bots find something that they do not like on your ad, it won’t show up. Another reason why your ad may not show up is if you post too many ads too fast.
How long does it take for Craigslist ad to show up?
You can expect your paid posting to appear within 10 to 20 minutes after you complete it, or 15 minutes after you confirm your email address on a free ad.
Does Craigslist still ghost ads?
If you use Craigslist to post ads for your small business, ghosting can be a serious problem. This differs from a flagged ad, which appears on the service but is later removed when users flag it for removal. Getting flagged can result in subsequent ads being ghosted, as can any violation of Craigslist’s Terms of Use.
How do I stop being ghosted on Craigslist?
Follow these 6 suggestions to avoid your craigslist posts being flagged.
- Don’t post the same/similar unit more than once per 48 hours.
- Don’t post repetitive content.
- Don’t promote your community, instead promote your unit.
- Don’t use spammy or salesy words.
- Don’t leave out key information.
- Don’t over-stylize your ads.
Why are my Craigslist ads being flagged immediately?
Your IP address allows websites to determine who you are through your location. Therefore, the reason why your Craigslist postings keep getting flagged or blocked is because your IP address and given location don’t match.
How do I know if my Craigslist ad was flagged?
How to Know Your Ad Has Been Flagged
- Click on the button ‘My Account. ‘
- Enter your Craigslist account credentials.
- Go through the ads that you published in the past 180 days.
- Click on the name that is shown next to the text ‘Flagged.
- Re-read the Terms of Use of Craigslist’s and review your ad.
- Repost your ad.
Why is my Craigslist ad ghosted?
Having a post ghosted or flagged means that either a user of the site has clicked the ‘prohibited’ flag at the top of your post or that the Craigslist bots have removed your post due to exceeding a threshold in one of their algorithms.
How can I find out who flagged my Craigslist ad?
Scroll through the list of ads you’ve published while logged in to your account for the past 180 days. Click the name of the one that displays next to the text “flagged.” Alternatively, click the link in the email Craigslist sent you to be taken to a page that shows you ad an its current status.
How do you find out who flagged you on Craigslist?
Why do my ads keep getting flagged on Craigslist?
Ads are often flagged because they fail to meet Craigslist’s Terms of Service and other guidelines. Ads offering prohibited items, such as weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs or hazardous materials are also flagged. Additionally, Craigslist requires that you post in the correct category.
Who is flagging my Craigslist ad?
What happens when a Craigslist ad is flagged?
Free classified ads sufficiently flagged are subject to automated removal. Postings may also be flagged for removal by CL staff or CL automated systems. Millions of ads are removed by flagging monthly, nearly all of which violate the CL terms of use.
What to do if your ads are not showing up on Craigslist?
What I recommend to you if your ads aren’t showing up on Craigslist is that you create a brand new, super simple ad. Don’t edit and repost an ad that is being ghosted.
Do you need an IP address to post an ad on Craigslist?
If you want to post ad in US site, of course, You need to use US IP address. Craigslist is very strict on this.
Can you post more than one item on Craigslist?
You are allowed to post one item in one city. So if you are posting the same item in multiple cities, you are breaking the rules and guidelines. If you are sending red flags like this to the Craigslist bots, you are setting yourself up to be ghosted. If you list and sell an item, go back into your account and delete the listing.
Where do I Send my CL posting software?
Send your CL posting software to [email protected] for the free analysis. Or if you are not having any difficulty with your CL posting software and would just like to be notified when this new product becomes available, email me and I will put you on the notification list.