Increase interest in your newspaper classified ads by including a weblink in your listing directing buyers to online photos and additional description of your items for sale.

Incorporating our image hosting service with your newspaper classified ads is easy to do, yet very effective, in attracting more buyers to  your advertisement. Simply follow the steps below and you will significantly boost the performance of your local newspaper classified ad by providing buyers with an online photo preview.

1. Take pictures of the items you are selling in your newspaper classified ads. [ Image Help ]
2. Upload these photos to us.  You have the option of including up to 60 characters of text per photo.  You may upload a total of 10 photos per Item#. 
   
   

   

3. Select Picture Category.
   
    
   
   
4. Complete Contact Information and 'Confrim Uploads & Checkout'
   
   
   
   
5. You will immediately receive your Photo Item# to be included in your local newspaper or print classified ad as well as the hotlink to your photos if advertising online.
6. Place your classified ads as you normally would in your local newspaper or print publication and include www.SeeThisItem.com along with your Photo Item# in your ad.   If you are placing an online classified ad, copy and paste the link provided into your listing.
7. Potential buyers viewing your local newspaper classified ad can enter in the Item# on the main page of this website and click 'SeeThisItem' to view your photos.  Our no-search front page enables buyers to find your photos quickly and easily.
8. Your photos will be hosted on the website for 30 days.

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   Renewal Option - You will receive an email 5 days prior to your expiration date allowing you the opportunity to renew your photos. This will enable you to maintain the same Item# for advertising purposes if your item has not yet been sold.

   Where Can I Use This Service? - This service will work with classified ads in any publication, in print or online.  Once your photos are uploaded, you can use your unique photo Item# in as many classified ad listings as you want.

   Already Placed your Classified Ad? - You can use this service to upload your photos and then contact your publisher to add your photo link to your classified ad listing. Your revised ad will be printed in the next edition.

   Writing a Classified Ads that Sell!
   
   Catergory - Choose the best category for your item for sale. Catergories make it easier for the reader to locate specific types of ads.
   
   Know your Competition - It helps to check out similar ads running in your local newspaper. How is your item(s) better/different than the other ads that will be running next to yours?
   
   Title - Capture the buyer's attention by creating a catchy title. This will spark an interest or curiosity in your advertisement. The title should immediately tell the reader exactly what it is you have to sell. It should include your item's best feature. Remember to always use the brand name when applicable. Price should only be included in the ad title if it is an obvious selling point.
   

   Body Text - Now that you have the buyer's attention, entice them even further with the details. Make your description clear and factual. Start sentences with action words and use short phrases. Give specific details about your item and what it is that makes your item stand out from the others. Be honest in your representation. Try to limit the use of abbreviations since they may confuse some readers. State the price and include 'firm' or 'best offer'. This will help later on with the negotiation process.
   
   Contact Information - Provide your phone number. If you cannot be available to answer the phone at all times, be sure to specify special calling times such as 'after 5pm' or 'before 10am'. If possible, consider including your email address as well. When potential buyers are contacting you for information about your item, you want to be certain they will be able to reach you.
   
   Still have questions?

   SeeThisItem.com's Photo Hosting service does not include the costs associated with placing your newspaper advertisement.*