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Classified Ads Websites Bonus: Software & Tools

Note: None of the tools which require downloads were tested by ActuallyFree.info. However, every link on this page had a good report with SiteAdvisor.com at the time of publication. Always be cautious when downloading from the internet and make sure you have updated AntiVirus Software.

• AdJaz.com - "Select from a large list of high quality Craigslist templates for any theme or customize your own template and create your advertisement in just minutes. Our Website allows even a novice user to create a professional ad for Craigslist within a very short span of time."
  

• ByeByeList.com - This site say's "bye, bye" to searching Craigslist as a list only. It searches Craigslist for your keywords and displays only pictures. No download necessary.
  

• ClasPics.com - "Pics for classifieds." A free photo hosting service which you can use to add a gallery to your classified listings. Also find more free photo hosts on the Webmaster Freebies page
  

• CraigLook.com - "RSS browser for Classifieds. Search Cragslist within 250 miles with picture previews. Check the boxes for the categories you want to search and simply enter your keywords and zip code. No download necessary.
  

• CraigZoom.com - Use the Craigslist browser to search Craigslist by cities or search all of Craigslist at once with the quick sitewide search. No download necessary.
  

• Craigslist Autopost 1.5 - "Save time submitting commercial and private postings to the hugely popular craigslist network. Easily Track, Edit, Schedule and Manage Your Campaigns. Post to multiple cities and categories with ease, write, edit, and delete ads within the program. Future updates. Best of all save over 50% of your time!" Download from Download3k.com, which has a green report from SiteAdvisor.com.
  

• Craigslist Helper - "CLHelper makes it easy to monitor Craigslist for new posts. You simply select the Craigslist category, the location, the search terms you're looking for, and how often to search." Download from PCMag.com, which has a green report from Site Advisor.
  

• Craigslist Reader Pro - Search multiple Craigslist locations, CraigsPalFree (CraigsList Reader Pro) is a free version of Popular CraigsPal--the original automated Craigslist reader.
  

• CraigsListChecker.com - "Checks craigslist every hour for your item and emails you if a new ad is posted." Warning: asks for your email address but doesn't state a privacy policy. What I would do is make a new email address just for this and program your email client to receive that email until you find what you want.
  

• CraigsPal.com - An automated Craigslist searcher program. The free version has search parameters, multi-site nationwide search, advanced keyword interface, preview browser, filtering and flagging. The rest of the features, including the instant notifications of new search results, are only available with the paid version which is just under $30. Has a green report from SiteAdvisor.com.
  

• CraigsToolBox.com - "CraigsToolbox adds images to your Craigslist Search results. The best thing about the tool is it actually runs on your current browser. This means that you get to surf Craigslist just like before, but now with images (and other features)." The other features include Automatic Search Notifications which can be received by text or email. Has a green report from SiteAdvisor.com.
  

• CrazedList.org - "Search CraigsList like a madman". The site provides a box to check for every CraigsList site that you want to search and searches all of them at once. You have to make an adjustment to your browser to make sure CraigsList doesn't block the search. No download necessary.
  

• Create the Ultimate Craigslist Notification Tool - This article from a submitter at Instructables.com explains how to use an RSS reader for MACs to set up notification alerts for Craigslist. For MAC users only, but PC users may also be able to use this for ideas.

• FreeCraigsListAds.com - Free tools to create a professionally-appearing ad on Craigslist. Free ad templates.

• SearchAllCraigs.com - "Ever wanted to search all Craigslist sites at once?" This site uses the power of Google Custom Search to search all Craigslist sites at once.

• SearchTempest.com - Formerly "CraigsHelper.com". Search multiple CraigsList sites to find items up to 250 miles from your own zip code. You can also include an eBay search at the same time. There are sister sites for finding Cars & Trucks (Hank's Helper), and for searching Kijiji classifieds. No download necessary.
  

• Slozzle.com - "Slozzle is a FREE Craigslist Ad Maker!" Choose from the available templates and fill out the form to make professional-looking ads for Craigslist.
  

• Find a Reuse Group - This handy map search will help you find all the freecycle groups in your local area.