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Hi All:

I am having a bunch of trouble with Craigslist; basically, I think I need more phone numbers so I can make new accounts.

Until I can do that, I want to post image ads on CL.

The only image ad service I know of is Use.com, where I can use templates, etc., to make image ads.

However, Use.com is a pain! I keep running into problems with it. I don't understand how this site works! It makes way too many assumptions about what I want to do, it does not allow me to see what images I have, and on and on.

Does anyone know of a better, easier-to-use, FREE image ad service?

Thanks.

John

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— if Use.com is getting in the way, the simplest route is: design the image in a lightweight free editor and upload it directly with Craigslist’s built‑in uploader. Craigslist’s help page shows the native “add images” flow and even recommends using JPGs and resizing if uploads fail. (Craigslist: Images)

For quick, template‑based work try Canva (very beginner friendly), or Adobe Express (lots of ad/layout templates), or Pixlr (fast browser editor). All offer free tiers that let you create and export JPEGs without much fuss. (Canva Pricing) (Adobe Express) (Pixlr)

Practical workflow: pick a simple template or blank canvas, keep the design uncluttered (big headline, 1–2 photos, short CTA), export as a high‑quality JPEG and run it through a compressor if the file is large, then upload with Craigslist’s “add images” button. Put contact info in the posting’s reply/address fields (and in the post text) rather than trying to hide links inside images. If you need photos, use free stock sources like Unsplash for clean, commercial‑usable images. (Unsplash: License)

Quick troubleshooting: if upload fails, convert to .jpg, downsample (smaller pixel dimensions), or try a different browser/device; export from the design tool rather than copying/pasting; and avoid attempts to create multiple Craigslist accounts to bypass verification — that risks flags or removals. As notes, Craigslist works well once you keep the image files simple and upload them natively.

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I know craigslist is the best.

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