Verblist Inc., a recent addition to the already crowded online classifieds scene in downtown Los Angeles, wants to know “Where Is Your City @?”
This is the message that they are wanting to spread around the nation. This slogan is aimed at online classifieds users who’s cities do not appear on many of the other online classifieds websites.
When asked why this approach, Manager of Marketing Jerry Hernandez replies “we want to include everyone and not have anyone feel left out”. This can seem like a viable argument since a lot of the other online classifieds websites seem to generalize areas and just throw all of the listings close to those areas in one big pot. Verblist wants to change the culture of online classifieds by one posting at a time when asked about the challenge Jerry responds “our entire team is up for the challenge, win, lose, or draw everyone will be going at full speed”.
When asked if users really cared whether all of the cities were necessary, Jerry replied, “Well, if you were looking for a particular item and want it quick where is the first place you look? In your own neighborhood right?.” It seems that Verblist is determined to really make a splash with their determination and enthusiasm. Do the other online classifieds websites feel the same? Why haven’t we seen any of the other major players knocking at my doors to get my listings?
Other online classifieds websites have yet to respond.
October 8, 2009
source: bignews.biz
One Response to “Online Classifieds Wants to Know “Where Is Your City @””
Americanlisted.com already offers the local reach to the US residents that the article so well describes.
A site I find helpful and which provides a truly simple and safe way to buy and sell things in your local community. Users can search ads in all zip codes, cities and states, so no matter where you live in the US, Americanlisted has you covered.
On the plus side compared to other classifieds, Americanlisted.com is also for free!