Selling items that you have no need for or offering up services can be a great way to generate some extra cash on the side. There are several websites available to help you with this, here are our favorite ones, and how to post ads on them.

KIJIJI.COM

Got something to sell? Putting up ads is just a click away and is totally free! Check out kijiji.com. It’s a free local classified ad website wherein you can post several ads in the comfort of your home! They provide a lot of categories where you can put up your ads such as apartments, pets, vehicles, job postings, and a lot more. To place an ad, first you have to register on their website, then a registration email will be sent to your email address. After confirming your email address, you can now start posting at kijiji.com. Simply, click on post ad and choose on the category of your ad. Since you’re a seller choose “I am offering” on the ad Type then put the amount of your item, you can also choose to swap or trade depending on your preference. Input the title of your Ad as well as the description, it would be better if the description is complete on details to avoid confusion with the buyer. You can also put an image of the item to make it more appealing for buyers to choose your ad. When you are done entering the entire needed information just click on “post your ad”. It’s that easy. Just wait for your prospective buyer to contact you and your item will be sold in no time.

CRAIGSLIST.COM

Nowadays, putting up a classified ad is easy, no need to go to the local newspaper center just to have your ad posted. With the help of online posting like Craigslist.com it’s just as easy as 1,2,3! First, apply for an account, second, post your ad under the right category of course keep your details complete and truthful, and lastly, wait for the buyer of your item to contact you. You can post as many ads as you want. And make sure that you provide details in a manner that the buyers will be encouraged to buy your items but still correct information must be given so that the buyer won’t want to return your merchandise. When posting ads on Craigslist, you have to wait for 15 minutes before your advertisement will appear in the list of posting and in search results. Should there be a need in editing or deleting your posting, just log into your account and make the necessary changes. If you are having trouble finding your ads, just check on the help page at the homepage of Craigslist and there are lists of frequently asked question. Posting Ads in Craigslist is free however, some areas do have charges payable through credit card. Jobs posted also has an expiration date it depends on the type of ads you have posted, for classifieds it will expire in 7 days, for resume, job, and gigs the expiration is 30 days and for events, until the event date range expires. If the item your selling’s post has expired and was not yet sold, you can repost it so buyers can view it again.