classified ad

Brief paid notice

A classified ad is a brief advertisement placed in a newspaper, magazine, or website, typically organized by category—jobs, housing, vehicles, personals.

The name comes from the classification system that groups similar listings together.

Classifieds are usually text-only and sold by the line or word: I found my apartment through a classified ad on Craigslist.

listing

newspaper

Printed periodical of current events

wanted · posting · print media · online listing · Craigslist · eBay · Facebook Marketplace · bulletin board · ad space · item description

sale

for sale by owner

like new · asking price · OBO · firm · moving sale · estate sale · garage sale · good condition · priced to sell · cash only

rental

apartment

Rented unit in building

  • housingDwellings or protective covering
  • subletRent out rented space
  • leaseTemporary use contract

room for rent · furnished · unfurnished · utilities included · pet-friendly · tenant · landlord · security deposit · month-to-month · studio

employment

job opening

Available employment position

qualifications · salary · full-time · part-time · employer · recruiter · career · internship · seasonal · freelance

personals

matrimonial

Relating to wedlock

singles · pen pal · friendship · lonely hearts · SWM · ISO · discreet · romance · connection · meet

services

handyman

Versatile home repairer

babysitting · plumbing · repair · painting · moving help · pet sitting · hauling · notary · catering · photography

Categories
Opposites
advertising format and visibility

classified addisplay ad

Visual promotional content

banner ad · billboard · spread · splash page · sponsored content

content type in publications

classified adnews article

Published report of events

feature story · op-ed · hard news · lead story · investigative report

advertising reach/targeting

classified adviral marketing

Self-propagating promotional strategy

Family

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