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Why do my posts get 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.
How many flags does it take to have an ad removed on Craigslist?
It only takes one, but if you flag multiple ads from the same URL it won’t register. Keep in mind it takes time for flagged ads to come down.
How do I flag multiple ads on Craigslist?
- Click the link of the posting you want to flag.
- Select one of the flagging links in the options box. “Miscategorized” means the ad is in the wrong category/site, discusses another ad or is otherwise misplaced.
- Click “best of craigslist” in the flag options box for funny or memorable postings.
Why does Craigslist keep deleting my posts?
Most of the listings that are removed from Craigslist are deleted because they violate the site’s terms of use in some way. Content prohibited from Craigslist by the terms of use includes illegal, offensive, fraudulent and malicious content.
What does the star on Craigslist mean?
If you see an inappropriate post on Craigslist, the popular classified advertising site used by individuals and businesses, you can flag it for removal. A Craigslist flag marks Craigslist advertising as inappropriate, and if enough people flag the ad, it will be automatically removed.
What are Craigslist rules?
Craigslist does not allow you to act as a posting agent — meaning that you can’t accept money to post advertisements for another person or company. Anything that you post on Craigslist must be your own posting. Posting on behalf of someone else is not allowed unless you have explicit permission from Craigslist.
How can I avoid my Craigslist posts being flagged?
To avoid having your Craigslist posts flagged, follow these best practice strategies. Depending on your target area, every one of your posts stays live between 7-45 days. For dealerships with a large inventory of cars, it’s best to set up a schedule to spread out your Craigslist posting over several days.
Why do I need an automatic flagging program on Craigslist?
This also helps you target the days when many customers are on Craigslist searching for cars. The only way an automatic flagging program works is if it has your Craigslist post URL. Others can find your Craigslist posts by doing direct searches for your dealership’s name in the body of your listings.
What does it mean when a post is ghosted on Craigslist?
When a post is ghosted, it means Craigslist receives the listing but does not post it live on the website. A post can also get flagged or ghosted if you list a car that already has a live ad, so it’s best to keep track of your vehicles over a period of time before you post it.
Can you post the same thing on Craigslist more than once?
Having ads with identical content on Craigslist can get those ads ghosted or flagged because Craigslist forbids posting the same thing more than once. What to do. Vary your ad content with each post. Alter the titles, the order of the images uploaded, and the body copy every time you post an ad.