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Classified advertising is a form of advertising which is particularly common in newspapers and other periodicals. A free ads paper is a newspaper containing only classified ads, usually grouped into an extensive set of categories.
Classified advertising is usually textually based and can consist of as little as the type of item being sold, (i.e., "Clothing") and a telephone number to call for more information ("call 555-7777"). It can also have much more detail, such as name to contact, address to contact or visit, a detailed description of the product or products ("pants and sweaters, size 10" as opposed to "clothing", "red 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix" as opposed to "automobile"). There are generally no pictures or other graphics within the advertisement, although sometimes a logo may be used. Classified advertising is called such because it is generally grouped within the publication under headings classifying the product or service being offered (headings such as Accounting, Automobiles, Clothing, Farm Produce, For Sale, For Rent, etc.) and is grouped entirely in a distinct section of the periodical, which makes it distinct from display advertising, which often contains graphics or other art work and which is more typically distributed throughout a publication adjacent to editorial content. A hybrid of the two forms — classified display advertising — may often be found, in which categorized advertisements with larger amounts of graphical detail can be found among the text listings of a classified advertising section in a publication. Business opportunities often use classifieds to sell their services, usually employing 1-800 numbers. Classified ads are also among the tools used by many companies in recruitment for available job opportunities.
In recent years the term "classified advertising" or "classified ads" has expanded from merely the sense of print advertisements in periodicals to include similar types of advertising on computer services, radio, and even television, particularly cable television but occasionally broadcast television as well, typically very early in the morning hours.
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Classifieds :: Business and Economy
British Airways profits soar 45%
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:17:44 -0000
British Airways reports a sharp jump in annual profits to £883m but its boss says he will not accept a bonus.
Oil edges towards $128 a barrel
Fri, 16 May 2008 22:29:38 -0000
Oil prices hit a record approaching $128 a barrel for the first time on fresh worries about global supplies.
Plastic bag policy 'a diversion'
Sat, 17 May 2008 01:46:46 -0000
Plans to tackle use of plastic bags are a diversion from the real environmental issues, a government adviser says.
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BH Systems Ltd. - Offer apparel, fashion and furnishing fabrics, categorized by weaves and fiber construction. Requires registration.
Classic Sales - Offering advertisments for classic boats, cars and bikes.
Computer Trader - Free interactive online database of second-hand computers and equipment.
Exchange and Mart - Classified ads and online auctions.
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Freeads - Advertise or acution household, business or transport related goods and services. Allows users to add favourite ads to a 'clipboard'.
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Loot - Online version of classified newspaper with ads in over 400 categories. Sell or auction free of charge.
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Musicserve - Searchable database of musical instruments, equipment, recordings and artistes.
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OTS Trader - General free advertising service with news headlines. Deal primarily in second hand computers.
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Photo Ads - Photo ads and free classified advertising.
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Preloved Classifieds - Second hand goods in over 500 categories. Place private adverts for free.
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UK Free Exchange - A network of city and regional sites which offer free classifieds for cars, jobs, property and personals.
Yachting and Boating World - Classifieds boats, yachts and craft for sale.
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