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eBay Launches Craigslist Clone In Six Countries

from the so-that's-what-they-plan-to-do dept

Tue, Mar 8th 2005 4:17pm — Mike Masnick

While eBay surprised a lot of people by buying one quarter of Craigslist last summer (due to someone selling his shares to eBay, rather than the company looking for an investment), it looks like they're taking what they've learned... and launching competitors.BusinessWeek's Tech Beat points out that eBay has launched a free classified service in six countries under the Kijiji brand. While none of the locations are places where Craigslist has a presence, Craigslist has been expanding internationally -- so you have to wonder if the two will start to bump into each other. eBay says they're doing it to build up a sense of "community," though, you have to wonder if Craig and company feel particularly communal towards their step-parent in this situation.

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Alex Chekholko, 9 Mar 2005 @ 4:56pm

Not competitors.
A dry cleaning place in San Fransisco is not a direct competitor to a dry cleaning place in NYC. A Craigslist equivalent in a different country is not a direct competitor to any of the US Craigslists.
Also, I think it's a smart move by Ebay; Craig should have thought of it first.
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- Mike (profile), 9 Mar 2005 @ 5:35pm
  
  Re: Not competitors.
  Ah, but a dry cleaning business in NYC *is* a competitor to a dry cleaning business in San Francisco that has been expanding eastward...
  
  It's a competitive move. Craigslist has been expanding, and eBay did an end run.
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- Lawrence, 14 Mar 2005 @ 10:58pm
  
  Re: Not competitors.
  Check out another new community site:
  
  Ymetro.com
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  - stephen lawler, 29 Mar 2005 @ 10:18am
    
    Re: Not competitors.
    your site is DOWN!!
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craiglist clone, 8 Nov 2006 @ 10:01am

craigslist clone custom software development
These guys actually develop custom craigslist clone software. It's custom software with similar features as seen on craigslist, but they look like they know what they are doing. craigslist clone
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josh, 29 Mar 2007 @ 5:18pm

another craigslist site
Another new community site like craigslist is:

http://www.blurbpage.com
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craigslist clone, 30 Mar 2007 @ 4:56pm

craigslist clone
these guys do custom development of craigslist clone software (classifieds software) so they don't just sell you another script which I thought was a good thing http://venturait.com/craigslist_clone.html craigslist clone
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Dan, 25 Aug 2007 @ 6:07pm

Another new startup is http://cliQs.com

It's interface looks much better than craigslist.
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- MajorHart, 7 Jan 2008 @ 7:07pm
  
  Re: craigslist clones
  Hi, - I run 5 craigslist clones listed and linked to from the url above.
  
  I wish they were a lot lower cost but I'm glad to see the scripts I own an Unlimited Domain License in are getting around now. It's a great one - but could use some retooling - for instance let people leave ads without waiting for an email confirmation (up to admin) and all admin to place ads in all cities at once and maybe charge for users to do that.
  
  Other than that it's a great script.
  
  MajorHart
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- fog, 6 Aug 2008 @ 9:04am
  
  Re: Cliqs
  this is good. is this custom or a acript on the market? anyone?
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Jperez, 16 Oct 2007 @ 10:11am

Don't Hate but Love Craigslist!
I love what Craig's started. A true pioneer in our time period.
Check out a site (kinda like but more):
...................................
http://www.maidandbeyond.com
......................... ..........
FREE listing of people selling services, it also provides a FREE full online profile/portfolio including photo gallery, "buy now" aps, posting, referral, etc.. It's like eBay + MySpace + Craigslist!
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John craigslist clones, 6 Jan 2008 @ 12:46pm

an affordable craigslist clone
I recently baught this script it is very reasonably priced, was easy to install and i was happy to see its easy to customize here is the site
http://www.craigslistclones.com

John
http://www.eugenecommunity.com
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craigslistclones, 16 Jan 2008 @ 11:57am

craigslist clone
thank you major heart
we will look into the features you suggested and we apreciate your advice we are always willing to try and we will respond to all questions

on the price comment cheaper is always better but not always do you get the best support we try to help our customers no matter what we rarely charge for support unless there is major support needed in turn the time it takes does add to our costs but you benifit from the support no matter if you need it or not since we use the info to help us to improve our products and business

(not cheaper less exspensive)
we are offering a discount check our site also if you want to put it on more then 2 websites email me for a special promotion
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craigslistclones, 16 Jan 2008 @ 12:03pm

craigslistclones
wanted to also let you know a knew feature that is for sale and will be added to the sale page very soon

you can add all catagories and sub catagories instantly!

anyone interested
check the site or email about purchasing
http://www.craigslistclones.com/
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mike, 15 Sep 2008 @ 12:58pm

A new BART classified website in Craigs' home city
This is a new classified ad website based in San francisco; the home of Craigslist, where it has created a classified ad community specifically for BART riders.

Here is a discription from the website:

Transit Bay Area Classifieds is a San francisco transit-based classified ad website that's built for Bay Area Rapid Transit riders in the San francisco bay area. We have taken the buy and sell arena to the BART community by bringing a classified ad service to people who ride BART on a regular basis. With our BART transit-ad concept, San francisco BART riders can conveniently pre-arrange a transaction to buy, sell, or trade with other fellow Bay Area Rapid Transit commuters for items such as electronics, jewelry, tickets and other carry friendly items.
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Transit Bay Area Classifieds, 15 Sep 2008 @ 1:02pm

BART' bay area classified ad website for riders
This is a new classified ad website based in San francisco; the home of Craigslist, where it has created a classified ad community specifically for BART riders.

Here is a discription from the website:

Transit Bay Area Classifieds is a San francisco transit-based classified ad website that's built for Bay Area Rapid Transit riders in the San francisco bay area. We have taken the buy and sell arena to the BART community by bringing a classified ad service to people who ride BART on a regular basis. With our BART transit-ad concept, San francisco BART riders can conveniently pre-arrange a transaction to buy, sell, or trade with other fellow Bay Area Rapid Transit commuters for items such as electronics, jewelry, tickets and other carry friendly items.

http://www.transitbayareaclassifieds.com/
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Jerry, 14 Feb 2009 @ 4:54pm

if they can do it so can I lol I baught my script here http://www.craigslistclones.com/Demo.html
lets see what we can do people
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janeet, 24 Feb 2009 @ 9:57am

Craigslist clone sites
Here I found couple more free classified sites like craigslist

http://www.olx.com
http://www.backpage.com
http://www.stumblehere.com
http://www.be atyourprice.com
http://www.webcosmo.com
http://www.usahotads.com
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Ziark, 26 Feb 2009 @ 5:49pm

The best Craigslist Clone yet
This craigslist clone was free, thanks to drupal CMS, CCK and Views2. it can be done free of charge and you will know every thing about your website. click the link and have look ZiarK Thanks Brad
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ButterBoy, 7 May 2009 @ 2:43pm

This script is clean
What site is clean, what script is it?

http://www.txclassifieds.org/
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Jeff, 2 Aug 2009 @ 8:02am

video classifieds
Reachoo is an awesome, clean classifieds website that aggregates ads from different classifieds service and let you upload video for your advertisements!
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John, 12 Mar 2010 @ 1:00am

A competitor
I saw a site that was a clone of craigslist but way better looking and it was crazy easy to do searches. Not many people use it but, people will once they see how it works. BTW. All ad postings are free!

http://www.postaddict.com/
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php classifieds, 27 May 2012 @ 9:11pm

A classifieds startup business
A great option I found to start a sort of craigslist clone website is http://php-classifieds.com/ they have some templates to look at, specially one that looks just like craigslist, actually is almost identical, same design and functionality, I would highly suggest it, their customer service is excellent!
Regards,
Mary
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craigslist clone, 27 May 2012 @ 9:15pm

A good clone of craigslist
http://bestcraigslistclone.com has a clone of Craigslist, Im thinking about running my own as well.
Later
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Classifieds site, 27 May 2012 @ 9:17pm

A good place to post
http://adsquish.com is a good classifieds site as well
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Jack Moyes, 12 Jul 2013 @ 5:37am

Craigslist Clone
I think they are just making Craigslist Clone and launched it in six different countries, Craigslist Clone is in demand in the market. Many Website Development Companies offers Website Clones including Craigslist Clone. Check here: http://www.ncrypted.net/craigslist-clone
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James, 22 Aug 2013 @ 10:10pm

Craigslist Clone Script
Yes they know that Craigslist is the hottest classifieds website in the US and everyone wants to copy it. They can easily build a craigslist clone using craigslist script
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Classifieds Script, 24 Oct 2016 @ 8:33am

Start off with the right foot
Instead of playing the guessing game with cheapo scripts I would suggest you to get something worth your time and use a professional script like http://php-classifieds.com
Cheers!
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