This slideshow of Craigslist innovations shows that this worldwide phenomenon is more than just a message board. With bizarre missed connections, hilarious parodies and playoff ticket frenzies, Craigslist.org has inspired more unusual creations than one would ever expect from such a simple site.
Check out these and more Craigslist innovations below.
Implications - Craigslist is an Internet phenomenon that continues to be one of the top go-to sites for local classifieds. Spawning copycat sites and encouraging bizarre transactions, craigslist will continue to have a hold on consumer purchasing in the web arena. Not only that, its tremendous influence on Internet pop culture is sure to inspire other parodies, products and purchases for years to come.
19 Quirky Craigslist Innovations
From Bizarre Missed Connections to Undressed Odd Jobvertising:
Marissa Brassfield — Dec 27, 2009 — Pop Culture

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Mismatched Romances
Craigslist Couples Documents “Downright Horrifying” Couples

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Cops Using Craigslist to Bust Prostitutes

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Porn Stars Advertise On Craigslist (Nothing is Sacred Anymore)
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Temporary Phone Numbers
Craigslist Offers Craigsnumber
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Guerrilla Craigslist Parodies
Cryptic Text Art From Craig Pop Ups Around Melbourne
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Craigslist Killers?
Walmart Classifieds
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Spaceship For Sale
Home Made Space Ship Listed On Craigslist
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Songs About Online Dating
Craigslistlieder by Gabriel Kahane
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Non-Craigslist Classifieds For Apartments
FlyRig
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The Rise Of Online Classifieds
"Craigslist Is The Cat's Meow"
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Undressed Odd Jobvertising
Clothes-Free Candidates Flood the Craigslist Job Market
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Abetting Crimes on Craigslist
Thief Recruited Unspecting Decoys Online
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MLB Playoff Ticket Frenzies
Chicago Craigslist on Fire for NCLS
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"Designer" Craigslist
Lushpad
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Craigslist Challengers
Danny Choo Launches Classified Section in Japan
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Assassins in Classifieds
Hire A Hitman On Craigslist
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Spoof Pick-Up Strategies
Craigslist 'Missed Connections' Stars 30 Rock and The Office Characters
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Luxury Online Marketplaces
JamesList Is an Affluent Alternative to CraigsList
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Craigslist to Battle Phobias
Haunted House Seekers
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Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Sensory Outdoor Posters
Billie Introduced its Scratch-and-Sniff OOH Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events
Eventbrite Debuts a 'Cheese Rave' in NYC
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
AI Haggling Marketplaces
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New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
New York’s StreetEasy Urges You to Never Become a Former New Yorker
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers
The Hobby Beachy 420+ Helps Revive Beach Culture
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Informational Real Estate Apps
The Oyssey App Redefines the Home Search with Data-Driven Insights
Custom Sneaker Marketplaces
Sneakify Showcases and Connects Nike By You Enthusiasts in 1 Platform
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
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Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Electric Microbus Charity Auctions
Volkswagen Hosts an ID. Buzz Virtual Auction in Canada
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts With a Swipe Reimagines Meet Cutes
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Series
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Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Influencer-Curated Second-Hand Pop-Up
Evergreen Goodwill Partners with Seattle-Based Influencers
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Viral Criminal Merchandise
'I Can Fix Him' T-Shirt Design Goes Viral on Social Media
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Copyright Protection Tools
CopyCat Helps Etsy Sellers Detect and Address Copyright Infringement
Digital Nomad Career Sites
Remote Nomad Jobs Curates 100% Remote Jobs for Skilled Workers
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
AI-Powered Roommate-Matching Apps
iROOMit Employs AI to Serve the Co-Living Sector
Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces
Blossoms Helps Families Exchange Gently Used Children's Clothing
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Internet Humor News
The Daily Snoo Turns Hilarious Reddit Trends Into Satirical News
Curated Secondhand Collections
The Digital House of Vinted Grants Members Access to Iconic Items
Snack Artwork Auctions
Inspired by a Viral Art Sale, Cheetos Listed Mischief by Chester on eBay
AI-Powered Property Listing Tools
Zillow Has Partnered with HomeServices of America
Community-Powered Recommendations
'Something Like' Offers Community Recommendations For Anything
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Viral Face Generators
CrazyFace Generates Fun, Viral YouTube Faces from a User's Photos
Lost Pet Locators
Puppy Platoon Helps You Find Lost Pets Fast with Posters and Hyperlocal Ads
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Instant Inspirational Quotes
Quotz Offers Quick Curated Inspirational Quotes for Businesses
Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions
Ebay Hosted the from the Collection: Margherita Maccapani Missoni
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
AI-Driven Home Searches
Zillow Enhances Its Services with Natural Language Capabilities
Creative UI Exploration
Silly What-Ifs Lets You Share and Explore Imaginary App UI Concepts
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Digital Accessibility Job Finders
Accessibility Cafe Helps Users Apply for Specialized Jobs
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Idea Discovery Tools
Firefinder Instantly Generates Business Ideas From Any Webpage
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Startup Networking Platforms
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Fitness Marketplace Platforms
Funkcio Connects Fitness Enthusiasts with Services and Advice
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Greeting Card Kiosks
Ink'd Greetings Help Customers Create Customized Well-Wishes
Uncharted Web Journeys
'Visit a Random Website' Sends You to Unexpected Corners of the Internet
Backpacker-Connecting Travel Apps
Cotravel Brings Backpackers from Around the Globe Together
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
Online Startup Marketplaces
StartupsOnSale.com Buys & Sells Startups Without Commission Fees
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
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Tech-Enabled Ice Cream Trucks
Alsies Reimagined a Nostalgic Experience for the 21st Century
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
AI Freelance Proposal Writers
GigWiz Helps Freelancers Land More Job Opportunities
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Creative Texting Tools
TextTheInternet Lets You Build Minimalist Blogs Using iMessage
Community-Oriented Meetup Apps
The 'Flying Pig' App Connects People for Hanging Out
Creative Journey Hubs
ContentCraft Guides Content Creators with Tools, Tips, and Monetization
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Hairy Suede Handcrafted Footwear
Soccertes NY and Romantic Move Join on the Bread Clog
Remote Job Finders
Curaiz Finds Remote Jobs in Your Area and Sends Instant Alerts
Search Data-Based Furniture Lines
Primark Launches a New Pinterest-Inspired Spring Home Collection
Local Care Services
Kidsit Connects You To Babysitters, Pet Sitters, And Dog Walkers
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Real Estate Platforms
Urban Grid Showcases Properties and Seamlessly Connects With Clients
Spring Cleaning Challenges
eBay's List to £1K Supports a Fresh Start with AI Listing Features
Interactive Parisian Neighbourhood Apps
NotezParis Let's users Rate Their Experiences in Paris
Simplified Connection Apps
Bumpd Simplifies Networking Through Seamless, Spontaneous Encounters
SEO Job Board Generators
Job Boardly Allows Anyone to Launch a Job Board in Minutes
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Connective Remote Work Experiences
Open Studio Works as Airbnb for Home Offices for Remote Workers
Decentralized Ad Platforms
City 17 Turns Everyday Screens Into Revenue-Generating Ad Displays
Cultural Connectivity Apps
Latamvibe is a Social Platform for People Seeking Connections
Integrated Marketplace Hubs
Yome Network Connects Users to Goods, Real Estate, Vehicles, and More
Outdoor Enthusiasts Marketplaces
Nomadz Has All the Equipment For Thrill Seekers and Adventurers
City Review Platforms
Cities.Love Offers Expert Reviews, News, and Events for Every City
Connective Delivery Services
Muvr.io Connects Users with Gig Workers in the Moving Services
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Unique Urban Event Hires
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Niche Interest Ads
Interest Navigator Uncovers Interests That are Hidden from Most Advertisers
Centralized Comedy Event Listings
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Event Venue Finders
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