craigslist facts & figures
Q: What is craigslist?
A: Local community classifieds and forums - a place to find a job, housing, goods & services, a social life, advice, and just about anything else.
Q: How did craigslist get started?
A: In early 1995, by Craig Newmark, in San Francisco, California. A little more history is here.
Q: Is craigslist a nonprofit?
A: No, craigslist was incorporated as a for-profit in 1999.
Q: If it's now a for-profit, why does craigslist still use a .ORG domain? Isn't .ORG restricted to nonprofits?
A: It is a symbol of our service mission and non-corporate culture. Use of .ORG domains is unrestricted.
Q: How much traffic does craigslist get?
A: More than 2 billion page views per month
Q: How many people use craiglist?
A: About 8 million each month
Q: How many postings does craigslist get?
A: Over 4 million classified ads and 1 million forums postings each month
Q: How many employees does craigslist have, and where are its offices located?
A: 18 of us work out of a victorian house in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco
Q: How does craigslist support its operations?
A: By charging businesses below-market rates for help wanted ads in SF, NYC and LA.
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