HERE'S WHAT I THINK
Flugpo Is Better Than Craigslist
Flugpo is often referred to as "Myspace meets Craigslist" by their staff and members. Created in the 2007, Flugpo takes an interesting approach to classified listings by eliminating the anonymity features found with Craigslist and allowing the members to connect with one another. "The classifeds, as the world knows them now has no community, said David Metz, founder of Flugpo. Each classified posting is linked to the profile of the member posting the ad. Given the current landscape of Internet safety, Flugpo is quick to address safety concerns by connecting all classified listings with a "face and name."
There are many privacy levels you can choose from when you use Flugpo. For example, you can choose just who views your free classified ads. When you are placing your ad, there is a option for privacy level. Choose from "Public", where everyone will see your ad. "Private Friends", where only your friends will see your ad. OR "2nd Degree" where only your friends AND their friends will see your ads. Choosing your privacy level is all about trust, security and accountability.
Top 10 Reasons Flugpo Is Better Than Craigslist On Safety
Safer Free Classified Ad Site
Top 10 Reasons Flugpo Is Better Than Craigslist On Safety:1. Flugpo has a community to go along with their free classified ads which helps build recognition and trust.
2. In order to post an ad, you need to be a member of Flugpo. This helps to put a name and a face with each ad.
3. Flugpo allows you to choose who you want your ads shown to. You have the option of advertising to the whole community, to specific regions or just to your friends on Flugpo. Select the privacy level that you feel comfortable with.
4. Flugpo has a testimonial feature. Testimonials allow you and others to provide written statements or endorsements for particular sellers and/or their products. This helps build credibility and trust within the community.
5. Flugpo pays attention to the ads posted on the site. Flugpo has zero tolerance for scammers and has stopped scammers in their tracks.
6. Flugpo asks its members to report misconduct and will take the proper measures to prevent misuse of the site.
7. There is site entirely dedicated to the crimes associated with Craigslist ads. It is Craigscrimelist.org.
8. Another site focuses on the "assery" of many Craigslist ads which shows just how many bogus ads are on there. It is Craigslist Curmudgeon.com and as the author of the site says "Because someone has to say it!".
9. Flugpo is safer on your wallet. Although most Craigslist ads are free, there are some ads that you have to pay for. Flugpo is free. Always.
10. Flugpo does NOT have an erotic section. Craigslist does and that is like having an open door policy to crime related ads.
Flugpo Gets International Recognition
GlobeandMail Names Flugpo As A Safe Alternative To Craigslist
- globeandmail.com: Craigs crime scene
- The most authoritative news in Canada featuring articles from The Globe and Mail, breaking news coverage, national news, international news, sports, weather, Report on Business.
Snippet from article: "But not everyone is so quick to let the company off the hook. Mr. Reynolds recently used a new classifieds site, Flugpo.com, that has more anti-crime measures in place, including a complete ban on erotic-services ads.
"Why couldn't Craigslist follow suit?" he said. "That would go a long way toward eliminating crime on the site. Right now, it's like the Wild West on there. Everything is anonymous and anything goes."
Submit Your Videos To The Flugpo Video Network!
Not only does Flugpo have the best free classified ads on the net, now you can also promote your online videos by submitting them to the Flugpo VodPod! You can add your how-to video, your product video, humor video, business advertisement video and more. This is a great way for your video to reach a whole new audience.Flugpo has video widgets that can be placed on blogs, websites or other social networking site pages. There will be different pods for various types of videos. The pod syndicates all the videos on the Flugpo Vodpod.
This widget is really cool because you will be able to see the video directly on the site where you have the vodpod widget. If it is on your blog, then visitors see the video from your blog (or website, etc...). Adding your online video to the Flugpo VodPod is an excellent way to market your work.
If you have any web videos that you'd like to be included in the Flugpo VodPod, email us the web url for your online video. If you have not already, join Flugpo now and get the best of free classified ads, community and now video!
Don't Have The Time?
Let Flugpo Be Your Personal And FREE Ad Executive!
Flugpo is committed to providing free advertising to businesses in the easiest way possible. Advertising can be very time consuming and we would like to lend a hand. Now Flugpo provides another FREE service which is equivalent to having your own free ad executive! Just let us know and we will create your business profile for you and also upload your items or services to sell and promote. We will spend the time that you don't have to promote your business, and it is completely free. If you would like for us to create your business profile and list your goods and services, send an email to kb@kellfinder.com. (Content and types of ads subject to guidelines and approval) ABOUT FLUGPO
Flugpo was designed to be a safe place where your privacy remains in tact!
Flugpo was developed to be a place where people can go to make friends, share photos, network professionally, share ideas, buy and sell items & list and locate jobs. As an online resource for eveyday people, Flugpo creates opportunities for businesses to promote their services. Aside from the professional aspect, Flugpo is a great community for people to make new friends, share common interests and reach out to like-minded individuals and discuss current topics, review top movies and share stories.Blog
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Flugpo Is Better Than Craigslist
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PinkFairy says:
yes, I agree the flugpo staff take into a lot of consideration when it comes to selling your items and aware of scammers. the community is also awesome! Great people! Great Friends and most of all its growing big!. Craiglists will soon be replaced by this new community! I love it and its a place where i can advertise my products and most of all is all free!!!
Posted February 20, 2008
WEXL says:
In terms of marketing and exposure...craigslist is still the place to go...but no reason Flugpo won't be better once it gains momentum and immense exposure like craigslist.
Posted February 16, 2008
Andy says:
Craigslist def has more classifieds but that doesn't make it better right? In terms of the site as a whole and philosophy, My hate goes off to the PO!
Posted February 14, 2008
Abby says:
OK. So I just checked out this "FLUGPO" and I have to be honest, not bad, not bad at all. I will have to go through it more but so far so good.
Posted February 14, 2008
KB says:
Absolutely, you cannot even compare the two. Flugpo makes everything so much more personal and safe...I won't ever go back to shady CL!!!!
Posted February 13, 2008
Anne says:
I use flugpo and I love it. It's only going to get better as it grows...unlike other sites that tend to get more and more shady.
Posted February 13, 2008
Dan says:
Can you really trust classifieds? Now you have all the tools in order to. Flugpo is innovative. Classifieds have been given a unique "facelift" on this social/business networking site. It gives members the opportunity to interact with buyers and sellers like no one else has done before and the stress on security/privacy is very re-assuring. Lord knows the horror stories connected to Craigslist. This is classifieds in a friendly way. Thumbs up!
Posted February 13, 2008
Donna says:
I would have to agree. I don't feel the same kind of security when I place ads on Craigslist like I used to. Flugpo seems to take the proper measures to protect its community.
Posted February 13, 2008
James says:
Flugpo really is pretty cool. Who said classifieds couldn't be safe and FUN!
Posted February 13, 2008
No way, Monkeybrain!
Squidoo-Pat says:
Never heard of it but I know from doing quite a bit of posting on Craigslist that there are a lot of dysfunctionals on there.
Posted June 02, 2008
texasshutterbug says:
as far as popularity craiglist is still top as far as traffic. flugpo seems like it may give craigslist a run for its money but thats yet to be seen.
Posted February 28, 2008
Flugpo Sucks says:
Stop spamming, jackasses.
Posted February 15, 2008
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Posted September 22, 2008
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CleanerLife
Can't hurt to try, thanks for the info :) Posted August 13, 2008 |
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maryluaggo
Great lens, thanks for the information! Another great free classified ads website is http://www.stumblehere.com! Posted July 22, 2008 |
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danika
Thanks for your lens; very informative! Another great free classified ads website is http://www.squidoo.com/free-advertising-classified-ads. Posted July 08, 2008 |
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hannalether
flugpo seems like a great place for ads, another great place to post free classified ads is stumblehere.com Posted July 07, 2008 |
Very interesting. I had actually never heard of Flugpo before seeing this post. Thanks!
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