Well after a ton of effort and time, I've finally launched my newest website www.ScottFreeAds.com.  This is a Free Classified Ad website for my area of Northwest Ohio. 

Like everyone else in this economy, I've been trying to find ways to make my dollar stretch farther and I just have a hard time paying for classified ads in our local newspaper for both personal and business use. 

Statistics tell us that the vast majority of people are no longer using print media to get their information but rather going directly to the internet.  This is proven everyday as more and more newspapers go out of business or file for bankruptcy.

I've tried to use Craig's List, but my surrounding communities are too small to be listed and too far away from the nearest large city.

On top of all that I wanted to be able to do more with my ads.  I wanted to add pictures, video, pdf files, links and all sorts of different web tools.

Thus, www.ScottFreeAds.com was born.  It's a website that allows Free classified ads for individuals and businesses.  The businessess are limited some as I don't want the whole site being pictures of used cars from lots or every real estate agents homes.  It is primarily made for individuals for their buying, selling, bartering, finding jobs etc.

There are sponsored ad spaces available for anyone who would want.  The prices are just a fraction of what the local newspaper charges.  The ads offer a web page within the site that allows videos, links and pdf downloads.

The same goes for help wanted ads.  Employers can place a classified ad then get their own web page within the site to highlight the job specifices, add a contact me form, print off an application etc.  There are lots of choices.  The help wanted ads also have a small fee, but nothing compared to the newspaper and the options are great.

If you get a chance, check out the new site and drop me a not to tell me what you think.  I would even be willing to maybe partner with you in your community to get this going there.

 

Blessings,

Scott

 
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Cool idea, did you do the programming yourself?  I hope it's successful.  It sounds like you definitely found a niche. 

12:26pm • #1

Great idea-I wish you success with your new site. I like the thinking outside the box.

12:28pm • #2

Brian,  Thanks for the encouragement!  I didn't have to program it. I just used a template and modified it.  It was actually pretty easy just time consuming as there are so many pages that it involved.  I don't think it will be too busy from here on out though.

 

Pat, Thanks for the well wishes.  I really appreciate it!

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Nice looking site.  I hope it works for you.

Ginger of Southport

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Scott - great take on your name!  And what a wonderful idea for another possible income source.  Keep us updated on your results.  I'm very interested in seeing how it goes as I am trying to provide some resources for my community as well.   - Kathryn Acciari

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