Embedding HTML code in Craigslist Ads

[James Reynante]

I've noticed that Craigslist (San Diego edition) does not allow embedding HTML code in ads that are posted in the "For Sale" or "Housing" categories. This is a big bummer for me because I've been using it to help build my Buyer's List. I had been using the HTML <a href=> tag to forward the reader to my online squeeze page/input form. Now this practice is not permitted by CL.

Has anyone else seen/experienced this ?

So now I am limited to ads in these categories that are text-only OR they may contain some basic image files. Is there a workaround to this new development? Ideally, I want a way to embed forwarding links in the uploaded images such that CL will not strip/block them?

Thanks!

[James Reynante]

For anyone searching for a CL alternative, check out www.backpage.com.

I have been using backpage.com as an alternate method of posting interactive ads. it is a "free classified ads" website that is available in a lot of the major cities around the U.S. and the world, and IT DOES ACCEPT embedded HTML tags.

I have come to rely on the <a href=> tag as a 'click-able' link in my ads to direct readers to my squeeze page form. It is a great time-saver to have the sellers and buyers submit their info and have it auto-populate my excel worksheet!