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  1. Jim M. Gillen III

    Having major problems with Craigslist. Please help!

    1 car every 20 minutes?! This would be the first time in all the years I've been posting that Ive heard someone suggest doing this. This seem like an "intermediate level" theory, I'm assuming these postings are being done with very limited resources, either that or you're posting from a...
  2. Jim M. Gillen III

    Having major problems with Craigslist. Please help!

    Sean, This is an issue that I've helped resolve many times. Try checking out the following possibilities, as it probably has something do with at least one of them: 1. The IP address being used - Is it the same IP thats been used to post your cars since you originally started posting them? If...
  3. Jim M. Gillen III

    Craigslist change... Have you been affected

    I totally agree Steven, automation seems to always be the main target. Subtle changes in the CL system are not just for looks. You'll also notice that they recently changed the look of their captchas. Obviously they're trying to make it more difficult for an automated tool to read them. Dealers...
  4. Jim M. Gillen III

    Craigslist change... Have you been affected

    <br><br>That seems like a lot of work to post 150+ cars a week. The cost of using 3 companies, and the process you're putting yourself through to post such a small number of ads per week doesn't seem worth it. Especially if you're paying to use 3 tools but only use them about once week a month...
  5. Jim M. Gillen III

    Advice on Craigslist ad posting services

    CRAIGSLIST TERMS OF USE CLEARLY STATES: Additionally, you agree not to: y) use any form of automated device or computer program that enables the submission of postings on craigslist without each posting being manually entered by the author thereof (an "automated posting device"), including...
  6. Jim M. Gillen III

    Craigslist change... Have you been affected

    Curious to know how many PVA's other dealers are having to use in order to post their entire inventory. I've always been under the impression that more is better, but obviouosly limited total of phone numbers comes into play. It seems like after 20 postings the show rate begins to decrease, and...
  7. Jim M. Gillen III

    Advice on Craigslist ad posting services

    Here's a look at what they have to offer. Also, I've provided a comparison that shows something we do that's similar. This method will definitely reduce your spam replys to zero. They will provide you with the html needed to make this work. You will also need to host your own "email us" button...
  8. Jim M. Gillen III

    Advice on Craigslist ad posting services

    For capturing email leads, I would recommend using an email support system like "Emailmeform.com". Very customizable and easy to use. There is a small fee, but it works really well and it may be worth it to you. You'll just have to include the html into your postings (which the system provides...