So I've been researching ways to promote my craft business for free, and stumbled across some great places that I thought to share with you guys. Here's a DIY tutorial for posting your own free internet classified ad.

Step 1: Have an item you'd like to sell (either premade or commissionable)

Step 2: Go to http://www.thecraftshopper.com

Step 3: Click on "Post a free ad" at the top of the page (you can only post 2 per day, each lasts 20 days)

Step 4: Enter your Item details in the fields provided. To insert an image directly into the post, click on the small tree icon and enter the url for your product image, add a title, and click accept. You want to include basic details about the item, whether or not it's a premade-only type of deal, or custom commissionable as well. If you have a preferred method of contact, or other important details, you should include those as well. Keep in mind this could be seen by just about anybody, so you want to include as many pertinent details as possible.

Step 5: Add any image uploads you think you'd like to have below the description box.

Step 6: Choose your preferred contact options and details (items marked with an asterisk are required, all others are optional), enter the security code, and click accept.

You'll be emailed with a link to help you keep tabs on your ad, in case you need to update it.