Since here in Los Angeles, Craigslist postings expire every seven days, we post to Craigslist alot. 

And we find it very convenient to copy and paste the HTML code generated by VFlyer (or Postlets or RealEstateShows)... plus it looks so nice.  But it is pretty code heavy stuff.

So, I would not be happy to see a limit imposed on HTML code in Craigslist postings.

 

 

Here's a link to the proposed list of allowable HTML on Craigslist

Looks like no outbound links will be allowed?  No <a href> anchor tags in the list that I can see.  Well, that stinks. 

What do others think? 

I would imagine the VFlyer, Postlets and RealEstateShows guys are in discussions with Craigslist? 

Agents, have you given any thought to a strategy if Craigslist does enforce HTML limits ... (I was thinking of playing with the idea of creating some simple Craigslist flyers in NVu.... so they're still alittle different than the basic stuff but they'll contain only the most basic HTML)

 
Posted by Cheryl Johnson on 05/13/2008 07:11 AM   Comments (9)   ,  
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9 Comments on Craigslist HTML Limits?

I think the competition of FSBOs would be happy! 

I will admit I don't know html but I don't see how it bogs down the system.  I get a ton of leads by the consumer clicking and going to my website! I also like the vflyer and html idea because it is prettier and portrays a more professional vision of the poster! 

05/13/2008 08:04 AM by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estate (Nevada Realty Solutions)

Hi Cheryl,  I agree that no outbound links would be a bummer.  I clicked on the link you supplied, however, and reviewed their list of supported tags and discovered that <a> was on the list.  Perhaps they revised the list.  As always, your diligence and willingness to share is much appreciated.  Thanks.

05/13/2008 12:42 PM by Don Stern ~ Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Mackey )

Don:  Look at that, there it is.  I swear I didn't see it earlier <s> ... so maybe they did revise the list today....

05/13/2008 01:20 PM by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

I think a tutorial on how to create some simple Craigslist flyers in NVu is a great idea Cheryl! <G>

While I mix my Craigslist posts up, some I create in simple HTML and some I use from vFlyer and Point2, I would hate to see a limit.

05/13/2008 08:37 PM by Debbie DiFonzo, United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri

We have been using v flyer and reposting every week it is time consuming but so far it has been worthwhile.

05/13/2008 09:40 PM by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

I use the point2agent html and this adds photos and links directly back to my site.  I don't see a need for a limit, is this your position to limit it or are you trying to avoid this decision?

 

 

05/14/2008 08:43 PM by Joel Friday, e-PRO (DMR Realty, Inc.)

Cheryl... we have completely rewritten our code in advance of the html crackdown by Craigslist. We have seen some Real Estate Shows Flyer users knocked off of Craigslist already, so we're going to be proactive and make the changes now. We should be updating our code before the end of the week. Our code will be in complete compliance with the new standards being proposed.

05/15/2008 12:54 AM by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows)

Joel ....  It's Craigslist that is coming up with the limit crackdown thing probably because of abuse by spammers  ... I'm just a Craigslist user/advertiser trying to cope .....

Jeff ... Good work!

05/15/2008 06:08 AM by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

There are similar alternatives:  BackPage and Kijiji, and they would increase in prominence, I think.

People will go where the listings are.

05/15/2008 09:54 PM by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

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