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Guru.com vs. Craigslist.com

I recently posted an add in the LA Craiglist.com jobs section to help find a writer to help with some newsletter work. Within three hours I received over 50 applications and had to pull the add. Oddly enough, it's where we've been getting lots of phone calls for our property listings.

I've stumbled across guru.com and really like the concept. It's like Craigslist but previous users of a professional can rate their work, how much the vendor has made, post comments on their work, and the vendors can post an online resume.

Guru.com has tons of different job types available. I notice many graphic and web designers are working from India. Does anyone have any experience with this site good or bad? I want to find someone with advanced SEO skills (php) because I know longer have the time to keep up with this developing industry.

Posted by Aaron Norris on 01/06/2008 12:54 AM

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64 Comments on Guru.com vs. Craigslist.com

JAN

2008

I know plenty go to Craigs list although with them pulling plenty of my listings from the site. I will find another way to list my properties for people to find them.

Why is Craigslist pulling listings? Is it other Realtors flagging you posting? I've never had that happen.

I'd like to know about Craigslist pulling listings too, as I was getting ready to start using Craigslist.

Thanks,

Janine

Janine - use craigslist. Post in the right category, don't over post and follow their guidelines and it will serve you well. I've been using it for about 4 years with great success. Over 1000 ads posted and maybe 5 flagged off. Craigslist staff generally doesn't get involved but you'll find out what I mean. Definitely give it a try.

Why are they pulling listings?

-shane

www.trottaappraisal.com

JAN

2008

Cool..thanks...that's why I love active rain...so much valuable information

I have had good luck on Craigslist and have no interest in an India based anything. Enough business has gone out of this country.

Craigslist is awesome. Sometimes that pull duplicate listings and they will also pull listings that are posted in the improper category, but like Ken said "give it a try".

I have used elanc similar to guru.com. The great thing about elance and Guru is they are rated by past clients. How do you know about the person from Craig's list?

JAN

2008

I posted 4 listings from my FSBO site on Craigslist and had 2 inquiries within 24 hours. My limited experience is positive!

FEB

2008

Tried craigslist in starting but it cant help. Seriously, check out <a href="westsiderentals.com"> WestsideRentals.com </a>, they’ve got everything on there. Definitely the way to go.

FEB

2008

Such a long listings for apartments is the most impressive thing about westsiderentals.com . Really they have options for every one .Its just matter of giving them a try.

FEB

2008

Initially i tried with craigslist.com for about a week , but it resulted in nothing. Then a friend of mine recommended me name of westsiderentals.com and i am thankful to him . I got my apartment in jsut 2 days after getting myself registering with westsiderentals.com . And their services is really worth $60.

FEB

2008

I will try Craigslist to see how it works out. hopefully I will get something from all the effort.

FEB

2008

I have had great luck with craigslist. But i'm not advertising for jobs.

FEB

2008

I had awful experience with craiglists.com ,,really getting apartment from them was a lengthy process plus living their was hectic because of landlords interference.So, i have to end my lease their.

Last august i got an apartment from westsiderentals.com, and i you till now i never had any kind of interference from landlords , i can do wht i feel like,,,. Westside Rentals really have a great relationship with their landlords.

I use craiglist all the time. I just disclose that I am a real estate agent.

Your post gets pulled from craigslist.com if it gets flagged twice. It doesn't go to review it just gets removed. It could be your competition. I have not used guru.com I will check it out though.

FEB

2008

I got really new experience when I called westside rentals. Actually, I talked to a real person directly when I called them , it was not like the stupid answering machine picking the phone and wasting our time.
I am sure that I will be registering with westside rentals only, as the responses I got from them are really great and I had really searched for the quality of service they provide on net , and got various positive points about them ,which were lacking in many other big rental portal.

FEB

2008

I got apartment from westsiderentals.com six months earlier , and till mow i havent faced any kind of disruption from landlord side. Westsiderentals.com really have sound relationship with their landlords , who in turn take proper care of their tenants.

I always wanted to try Craigs List. I am glad that most poeple have had a good experience.

FEB

2008

I have not heard of guru but another source might be at linkedin.com. People review others job performance and you could use it as a meld of social/job networking.

I've had 2 listings sell off of Craigslist. Use it consistently and you will get results. Make sure to open an account so you can easily edit, re-post and delete your listings. Craigslist does not love html so keep your listings simple. Craigslist has gotten some flack for not policing their housing ads for Equal Housing violations so make sure you identify yourself as a licensee in your ads, along with your company and contact info. Believe it or not, there are agents who do not do so.

FEB

2008

I surfed both craigslist.com and westsiderentals.com , while i was searching for an apartment in los angeles. I found that number is options in westsiderentals.com are greater between two.

MAR

2008

I am thankful to westsiderentals.com to provide me with my dream apartment in los-angles. I just give name of Westside Rentals , everytime any of my friends shift here in LA.

I use craigslist often and I have had good success so far.

MAR

2008

Aaron,

If you like using new technology, try my new site www.pad4pad.com to help you sell more properties.

Greg

I have used Guru.com and a couple of the others. I think they are better when looking for specialized talent.

MAR

2008

I admit that westsiderentals.com are best especially in area near los-angeles and santa -monica. Craigslist are not even in comparison with westside rentals' listings, which is awesome.

MAR

2008

it's amazing how much traffic Craigs List receives

I searched craigslist when i shifted to LA previous year ,,but couldnt get the right kind of apartment i was looking for ,,,but when i contacted westsiderentlas.com ,,,i got apartment of my choice. Just because of the long listings for apartments that westsiderentals.com have,

MAR

2008

I plan to give craigslist and some of the other suggestions a try. We get buyers from out of our area and that would be just one more place ot look

MAR

2008

I've never heard of guru.com but will be checking it out. I definitely think Craigslist.com is always a good place to look, learn, and resolve!!

delete this westside rentals bozo.. enough already

MAR

2008

I originally found some folks I wanted to use for copywriting on craigslist but ended up scrapping the project so I do not have any feedback on the product. However, I did find quality people (good communication and samples of their work) and they were local, which helps if you are looking for someone who knows the local market.

Recently, I used elance for a flash project and really enjoyed my experience. Elance is great in that you can put your funds in escrow and they are not released until the job is done to your satisfaction. All communication is posted and kept on a private message board so there are no misunderstandings. They also have a mediation process.

I am currently using another site for a new project similar to elance called ifreelance. It also has the message board area, but does not have the escrow account. So far, so good. I have not used guru yet, but have heard good things about it as well. To use these services, you just need to do your research on the bidders, look at their portfolios and ratings and ask any questions before you make a decision. You can also invite providers that you like to bid on your project.

As to your question- The service provider I ended up selecting for my flash project happened to be from India. He was excellent and professional- The only thing was the time zone difference. You just need to know that it will take a little longer for a response.

MAR

2008

I think craigslist is a great option. I use it and rarely get flagged.

MAR

2008

Craigslist is good if you want to post and sit and wait. Pad4pad.com allows you to be proactive for your lisitngs and search for individuals looking for what your clients have. In addition, you can list for free if you invite 5 potential buyers to view your new listing.

MAR

2008

Ifreelance is a scam if you are not working from India. They bid for pennies on the dollar. The funny part is many people end up paying more anyhow to rework the poor quality they get by saving a buck to up front by using India based companies. But I am on the site for software development myself. Just remember you really get what you pay for so saving a dolaar now could cost more in teh long run.

MAR

2008

Craiglists might me better everywhere ,,but for region of southern california ,, i can bet that no one can beat WestsideRentals.com. These guys are very hard working ,,and have listing for about 19000plus .

I have our listings posted on Craigslist but we have had nothing. I will check out pad4pad.com. We are always looking for new ways to market our properties. We are looking for now business and that is a little harder to come by. We have things in the pipeline for future business.

I know "The World Is Flat", but I will feed the pipeline here, instead of abroad. It is my little way of saying: "I know what the big boys are doing, and I don't like it! I will circulate MY dollars right here in the good ol' United States of America, Thank you very much!

It's driven by the same principle as my boycotting veal, or not buying Exxon gas. One little show of force. If more of us made a stand, we'd have a bigger impact...

APR

2008

Aaron,

Another site to find freelancers is http://www.sologig.com/

APR

2008

I've had great results from Elance.com. I will be checking out Guru.com. Also, if you need industry related help, look into a virtual assistant. These people know what we do, and are very proficient. They aren't that hard to find either. Oh, and give it a rest westside rentals guys. Keep it relevant.

I;ve posted on criagslist, not results, I'm going to check out guru and pad4pad. Thanks fro the info everyone

Craigslist works great in Happy Valley and even generates fairly good leads. Never had a listing pulled even when I mistakenly doubles posted. I'd love to know about the oversea's jobs in our global economy.

MAY

2008

I tried on craigslist for over 2 week ,, but they were not able to provide me with the apartment of my choice. After that one of my friend asked me to try westsiderentals.com. And beleive me it worked and i got apartment near the place i want in santa monica within 2 days.

if you are planning to shift in los-angels, then just give one try to westsiderentals.com , i m sure you would like it, as i and many of mine friends did.

MAY

2008

I had tried with craigslist.com but it turned out to be a failure as i kept waiting for about 2 weeks and didnt got any wuality response by their side. And i tried westsdierentals.com and I got my dream apartment in just 4 days of registering with them.

I like the services , listings and discounts offered by westsiderntals.com the most. So, i would advice to contact westsiderental.com if any one need apartmetn in los-angeles or santa monica area.

MAY

2008

From the mortgage side... CraigsList has become a very large part of my online marketing but you have to understand the rules to keep your ads up. I posted a review of a quality training resource on my AR blog if anyone is interested

Bob Gammache, CMPS
Carteret Mortgage

JUN

2008

Although I had tried these two rental company in past, but I dont want to use them in future as I think I have much good option is california in the name of westsiderentals.com .

I like the way westsiderentals.com work and beenfits they give to their customers. But i havent heard of any kind of quality benefits given in guru or craiglist.

JUN

2008

I think no one is california can beat services and discounts offered by westsiderentals.com

Now, with company like westsiderentals.com providing impressive listing and lots of discounts under name of 'member benefits' ,doing so well i dont think that craigslist are still favourite in area near los-angels and santa-monica.

JUN

2008

Craigslist is without question one of the very best "free" SEO friendly places on the internet to advertise anything.

Stay far far away from ANYTHING that has to do with India!

I like westsiderentals.com because they got me apartment of my choice in just 3 days of registering with them and thats was awesome.

AUG

2008

I like hearing all the positive feedback about posting on Craigslist

AUG

2008

Can't say enough good about craigslist. Everytime I post, my leads surge! Incredibly popular network.

Never heard of guru.com either. Thanks for the info though.

AUG

2008

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MAY

2009

Elance and hireafreelancer.com are good places to look for talent.

OCT

im more used to craigslist

OCT

Thanks for informative and helpful post

NOV

I havent heard of any kind of quality benefits given in guru or craiglist.

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