Connect Craigslist to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is Craigslist?
Craigslist is a local classifieds site for jobs, housing, sales, services, community, cars, and events. It serves individuals, small businesses, renters, buyers, and job-seekers. Most posts are free; some categories or locations charge a small one-time fee.
You can create an account to manage favorites, hidden posts, paid-post stats, and renew or autorepost listings. The site supports mobile image uploads, preview and side-by-side listing views, filtered search with autosuggest, and an email relay to mask personal addresses. High-volume posters can use an RSS-based bulk posting interface. Craigslist focuses on simple local classifieds rather than marketplace protections or escrow. In Shift, Craigslist sits alongside your other tools so you can switch between selling, messaging, and research without losing context.
How Craigslist works in Shift
Adding Craigslist to Shift gives you a dedicated, persistent workspace for browsing, posting, and monitoring local listings while keeping other tools accessible. Shift’s multi-account capability keeps you signed into multiple Craigslist accounts at once, so you don’t need to sign in and out for personal, business, or regional postings.
Use Spaces to group Craigslist with email, chat, and payment apps for a recurring selling or property-hunting workflow. Custom layouts let you view Craigslist side-by-side with images, spreadsheets, or notes to draft listings, compare prices, or track leads. Shift’s one-window layout reduces tab overload and preserves sessions, so you can monitor replies, renew posts, and work across accounts without losing place. These controls help make daily Craigslist work faster and less error-prone.
Alternatives to Craigslist
- Facebook Marketplace — A large, social-network–integrated marketplace for local buying and selling, accessible from Facebook accounts and groups.
- eBay Classifieds — Classified listings provided by eBay that combine local listing features with eBay's brand and buyer/seller protections.
- Kijiji — A leading classifieds site in Canada offering city/region-based listings across multiple categories.
FAQ
1. How does Craigslist make money if it's free?
Craigslist charges fees for certain categories and locations—commonly job postings in major markets and vehicle listings in some areas—plus small posting fees for select ad types. Those fees and paid categories are the primary revenue sources rather than listing commissions.
2. Does it cost $5 to post a car on Craigslist?
In many U.S. metro areas, vehicle listings carry a small fee and $5 is a common amount, but pricing varies by region and vehicle type. Check the posting flow for the exact fee in your city.
3. How much does it cost to make a Craigslist posting?
Most postings are free, but fees differ by category and location and are charged as a one-time publishing fee for certain ad types. The site shows the fee during the posting process so you can confirm before publishing.
4. How long will my posting stay on the site?
Many Craigslist posts remain until you delete them or they expire based on category rules—often around 30 days for some listings—after which you can renew or repost. Expiration and renewal policies vary by category and region.
5. What is CL mail relay?
Craigslist mail relay masks your real email by forwarding messages through Craigslist, protecting your address from being exposed to other users. Replies route through the relay so both parties can communicate without sharing personal emails.
6. How do I pay for my posting?
Payment is handled during the posting workflow and typically accepts credit cards or other online payment methods supported in your region. Follow the on-screen instructions after selecting a paid category to complete payment.
