You've heard plenty about how general purpose search engines like Google and Yahoo are developing local search. They want good local listings that will pull in users, so they can in turn deliver up local ads. But if you're thinking local, you probably should also be thinking Craigslist. No, it doesn't scan the entire web. However, people in various local communities contribute apartment rentals listings, items for sale and other information around a geographic point. What eBay Could Learn From Craigslist out today from the New York Times looks at how the grassroots service has grown and remained largely ad-free....
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The Other Local Search: Craigslist
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