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If you have never posted a listing on the Craigslist website before, you may be looking for helpful tips. Continue reading on for tips on how to advertise your babysitting services on the popular classified website.

To get started, visit the Craigslist.org website. From there, select your state and the next closest city. If you live in a small town or city, you are unlikely to find it listed. That is why you should opt for the nearest. Once on that city page, look on the left-hand side at the top of the page. You will see a link titled "post to classifieds." Click on this link.

On the next page, you will see a bunch of options listed. You are offering a service, so click on "services offered." Once again, you will see a number of options posted. Childcare is typically considered a household service, so click there. Next, you will be prompted to create a free Craigslist account. Do this. You can then continue with posting your babysitting advertisement.

When writing your listing, create a heading. This heading should outline your services. A great start includes "Babysitting Services Available Upon Need by Experienced Childcare Provider." A rate is not required, but it can increase your chances of success. As for location, post the areas in which you are wiling to travel to or your town if you do in-home childcare.

The most important part of your babysitting listing on Craigslist is the description. You must sell yourself here. Why would a parent let you watch their children? Be sure to highlight your skills and experience caring for children. If certified in childcare or CPR, list it. Always state that references are available upon request, but don't list them, as anyone can see them. To be professional, leave your phone number, not an email address.

You now know how to advertise your babysitting services on Craigslist.org. Interested parents will contact you. Since anyone can view your listing on the popular website, proceed with caution. Get an address for your babysitting job and a contact number. Give this information to a trusted friend or relative.