How to Place a Picture in an Ad on Craigslist
Pictures can make all the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful posting on Craigslist. A picture lends credence to your ad's text. With a picture, you can share details, such as the condition of an item you're selling, that would be impossible to depict with words alone. Prospective buyers may be more likely to respond to classified ads that have pictures attached to them.
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Instructions
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Log into your Craigslist account. Click the drop-down list in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Choose a location to post to and click "Go."
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Specify the type of posting. For example, if you want to sell an item, click "For sale."
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Select a category to post your ad in, like "Appliances." Craigslist will take you to the "Create posting" page. Compose your classified ad in the Craigslist editing window.
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Click the "Add/Edit images" button below the body field of the post. This collapses the page, revealing four spaces to which you can upload pictures.
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Click the first "Browse" button on the left. Locate a picture on the computer to upload. Click the picture, then click "Open." Repeat the process for up to three more pictures, then click "Continue."
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Preview your ad. Click "Continue" again if you are satisfied with it. Enter the Captcha characters to finalize your post. Click "Continue."
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Tips & Warnings
Add an HTML image tag in the format "<img src="http://www.craigslist.org/folder/picture.xxx" alt="Picture">" to include an online image in your ad.
