craigslist

what is craigslist

• craigslist is a website you can buy or sell used or new items

when did craigslist start

• craigslist was founded in 1995 by Craig Newmark for the san Francisco bay area

1999

• In 1999 craigslist was a private for profit company and expanded into nine u.s. cities

criticism

• in 2005 the San Francisco Chronicle criticized Craigslist for allowing ads from dog breeders and was allegedly encouraging the over breeding and irresponsible selling of dogs in the Bay Area

more criticism

• in January 2006 the San Francisco Bay Guardian published an editorial on how craigslist was destroying local alternative newspapers like walmart taking out local grocery stores.

the growth of craigslist

• in 2007 Craigslist had expanded to 450 cities in 50 countries.

craigslist staff

• in 2007 craigslist only had 24 members

craigslist main revenue

• craigslist sole source of revenue is paid job ads in select cities