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Lesson #3: Viral Marketing Could Be Vital For Your Business
YouTube did not just grow to become the virtual monster that it is today simply because it made it easier for people to upload and watch videos, although it did that too. Instead, it was a carefully planned strategy on the parts of Hurley and Chen to engage in a campaign of viral marketing that helped take YouTube to the where it is today.

Lesson #1: Be Clear About Who Your Company Caters To
“We started the company around the time that a lot of other social networking companies were starting up,” recalls DeWolfe. “But we saw that a lot of those companies had a very niche focus. We set out to create this next generation portal where we looked at the best social features around.”

Creating the World’s Most Popular List: Craigslist is Born
“We don’t have much in the way of a business strategy,” says Newmark. “Like no business plan. Which I say to torment all my friends who are VCs or MBAs. That’s always entertaining. The deal is, it’s a mixture of luck and persistence.”

Lesson #3: When we see something that could be done better, we do it
“We’re innovative in many small ways,” says Newmark. “When we see something that could be done better, we do it. This is the notion of kaizen, the Japanese practice of continuous business process reengineering.”
Lesson #1: “There’s no genius behind it. It’s persistence and listening to people.”
From its onset, Craigslist was born from the ideas and suggestions of its users. When Newmark began sending out his email list in 1995 to a small group of interested subscribers, almost immediately, he began receiving emails back with suggestions for job and apartment listings they hoped Newmark would add to his list.

Lesson #4: “Treat People Like You Want to Be Treated”
With little fanfare and almost no advertising budget to help spin and sell the service, Craigslist has become a global force online due in large part to one factor: the website actually helps people.

Lesson #2: “Getting out of the way is really important”
One of the reasons why Craigslist has become such a success story is because Newmark has understood the importance of getting out of the way where and when it mattered. From content to overall management of the site, he knew that it was not going to be him who always had the best answers. And, where it counted, he was willing to step back and hand over the reigns.

De-Classifying Craigslist: How Newmark Took the Site to the Top
“I’ve never wanted to believe we’re ‘bigtime’ and don’t focus on that,” says Newmark. “At times I kinda realized something was really going on, like hitting one million page views per month, end of ’97, hitting a billion, August ’04, and recently, we were a clue on Jeopardy.”

Lesson #5: “Get yourself a comfortable living, then do a little something to change the world”
In 1997, Microsoft approached Newmark with a proposal to start running banner ads on his site. Microsoft had recognized the growing popularity – and even greater potential – of Craigslist and wanted to get a piece of the action. But, like all of the venture capitalists that Newmark had already turned down, so too did he reject Microsoft’s offer.

Holiday Books on Finance and Entrepreneurship
A list of recent books (partially via NDE) of possible interest to entrepreneurs and investors. To be upfront, the only ones on the list that I have read are the first two -- Schramm's and Fisher's, which are both excellent -- and so with the rest you're on your own:
How to Not Hire Someone Via Craigslist
After reading my posting about how to get a job on Craigslist, my buddy Danny Kay sent me a link to illustrate what employers do wrong. I was amazed by the example that he sent me from the New York edition of Craigslist:
Hedge Fund Job: Must Understand Benford's Law
The folks over at Valleywag are having fun with a Craigslist posting for a hedge fund job. In addition to looking for someone with all the typical quant skills, the ad asks applicants to do the following
Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job
Searching for a job can suck if you constrain yourself to the typical tools such as online jobs boards, trade publications, CraigsList, and networking with only your close friends. In these kinds of times, you need to use all the weapons that you can, and one that many people don’t—or at least don’t use to the fullest extent, is LinkedIn.
Beyond Excellence: The "Berserk Standard"
Amazon has changed the world. eBay has changed the world. Craigslist has changed the world—put about a zillion nails in the coffins of newspapers, among many other Richter 8.0+ things. Craigslist has more traffic than Amazon or eBay. (Though a private company, Craigslist has a projected market capitalization in the billions.)
THE GEEK SHALL INHERIT THE WORLD WIDE WEB
Navigating life on the information highway

20 Ways to Advertise Your Website for Free
The internet was designed to be a free means of communication. As a result, there are a number of resources you can use to ‘advertise’ your business….for FREE! Listed below are some of the best ways to advertise your website online:
Will The Last Newspaper Be Printed In 2043?
In “The Vanishing Newspaper” (2004), Philip Meyer, predicts that in 2043, someone will be receiving the final copy of the final newspaper. It will then be done, over. Those types of specific predictions are a bit silly, but this one does make a point.

How to use the Free classified for marketing purpose
This article will provide some information about using the free classifieds for business marketing, what is the advantages and what we need to know before placing our Ads.
5 Tips To Finding Your Best Business Opportunity
If you're considering opening a home business, you have chosen an opportunity-rich time to do it. Millions of people are operating home businesses that earn them steady incomes. Unfortunately, the home-business field is also a minefield of empty promises and unfilled dreams. Taking your time and doing your homework while setting up your business is your surest protection against failing. The following five tips will help you understand the requirements for a successful home business.
Make Big Money The Real Story
This article address a question posed to me by one of my candidates - Hi Rick....quick question.....in talking with a friend this weekend......wondering: is there an opportunity to earn a six figure income with a franchise that is strictly home office-based?...all communication done by phone, email, fax, UPS etc.......
Classified Sites,Helping Buyers and Sellers!
When I ask anyone how to buy or sell a item ,then the answer I get is through online classified sites. It’s true, buying and selling is done the most through online and it’s the easiest way. The great thing about dealing through online, is you get to communicate directly with the person buying your item or selling theirs in the Classified.
How to Make Money Fast
This Article Describes Ways That One Can Come Up With Some Cash In A Hurry If They Are In Need.
Kenya’s Second BarCamp
I’ve been impressed to see the developers and bloggers from Kenya and South Africa taking the time to create gatherings where they can pass on knowledge - everyone ends up profiting from the experience. The techies in Nairobi have just concluded their 2nd BarCamp this year (the first was in March).
Job Loss: A Simple Guide to Minimize the Challenge and Come Out on Top
While it's certainly distressing to lose your job, it has the potential to bring you an exciting new beginning. The right attitude can help you immensely in seeing this hardship through! In this article, you'll find some things you can do to minimize the challenge and come out on top.

Other craigslist Related Articles

How to Not Hire Someone Via Craigslist
After reading my posting about how to get a job on Craigslist, my buddy Danny Kay sent me a link to illustrate what employers do wrong. I was amazed by the example that he sent me from the New York edition of Craigslist:
How to Get a Job on Craigslist
I recently ran a help-wanted ad on Craigslist. The position was a photo-editor job for a site that I dare not mention because some people will complain that I promote it too often. Here’s what I learned a lot from this experience—much of which you may apply to a job search if you respond to a Craigslist ad:
Hedge Fund Job: Must Understand Benford's Law
The folks over at Valleywag are having fun with a Craigslist posting for a hedge fund job. In addition to looking for someone with all the typical quant skills, the ad asks applicants to do the following
How to Use Social Media to Get Hired
Tips and Tricks to helping land the job you are looking for, using the latest social media web sites and services (including Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist, Blogs, etc)
Lesson #4: “Treat People Like You Want to Be Treated”
With little fanfare and almost no advertising budget to help spin and sell the service, Craigslist has become a global force online due in large part to one factor: the website actually helps people.

Beyond Excellence: The "Berserk Standard"
Amazon has changed the world. eBay has changed the world. Craigslist has changed the world—put about a zillion nails in the coffins of newspapers, among many other Richter 8.0+ things. Craigslist has more traffic than Amazon or eBay. (Though a private company, Craigslist has a projected market capitalization in the billions.)
Yes, Craigslist is Pretty Amazing, But You Might Not Know the Whole Story
Craigslist is likely one of the most useful sites on the Internet. The website lends itself to be used by creative Internet marketers and entrepreneurs. Part of why Craigslist has experienced such fast growth is that it allows anyone to market his or her goods and services at little or no cost.

Craigslist Removes Adult Services Ads
Craigslist has bowed down to pressure and removed its adult services section.

Craigslist Marketing
Advertising on Craigslist is a good idea for most companies that have any type of goods or services to sell. Business owners see the financial gains of using Craigslist for advertising, regardless of whether their services are sold online or in brick and mortar stores.

An Easy Way to Make Money With CraigsList
Did you know you can make money on CraigsList for free?... Here is a simple step by step guide that shows you how:

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