The CraigsList Phenomenon

Phenomenon seems like such a strong word to use for a website with such a minimalist design. But, if you look up the definition of "phenomenon" it means rare or significant. If you consider how flashy most websites are you come to understand the significance of the use of the word phenomenon and Craigslist together. How is it that hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent to create flashy websites with animations, audio and other so called appealing techniques and the result is little to no success for many? Yet, Craigslist.org is as basic and simple as can be and as popular as the newest teen idol? It is a bit mind boggling when you first try to wrap your mind around it and then it comes to you finally.

This website is in fact large scale, yet simple. It is a successful product because it is a valuable service and it’s free! The content is largely user generated. It’s a fast, easy and simple process to have your needs desires or wants fulfilled. You post what you need and you get a quick and pain free response. You are also able to connect with those in your community. You have the ability to know what is going on and when it will occur. You can create bonds and relationships as well as business networking affiliates all through one simple website. That is quite phenomenal!

Unique And Like No Other

Another staggering piece of information is the number of employees it takes to run Craigslist. This site ranks number seven in popularity within the top ten most popular sites on the Internet and only requires twenty-three employees to provide billions of people with a satisfying site. Yahoo requires ten thousand, as well as Google. It can make your jaw drop and perhaps these small yet meaningful tidbits are what will have Craigslist continually on the lips of people worldwide. Thanks to word of mouth and the media sharing the anomaly of Craigslist, it's easy to see how this useful service is sure to spread as far as the mind can fathom. The site has been widely accepted and approved by a span of people. Grandparents, teens, socialites and the "average Joe" all find Craigslist appealing. When a company is successful in offering a product or service to the masses with success, it is truly peculiar in a wonderful way. Due to this great success Craigslist deserves some applause alongside of the numerous awards they have achieved and been awarded. Such awards include but are not limited to the best product award from PC World magazine, best community site from the Readers Poll Academy and the best local website by Manhattan Readers Poll. These are certainly impressive and well deserved achievements which are sure to be followed by more to come.

No Clones Aloud

It is certain anyone who is considering trying to follow in the footsteps of the founder of Craigslist will have some very big and creative shoes to fill. Perhaps it was a fluke or simply some good luck from loyal friends which enabled Craigslist to flourish. Even if in fact it is as simple as a passionate hobby that metamorphosed into an Internet business, there will not be any competition for some time if ever. Craigslist is certain to be used by many generations to come and they should be proud of the accomplishment.