MySpace is a free social networking site that allows you to exchange messages with friends, post videos and use a variety of applications. It also serves as an online marketplace where you can buy and sell various goods. This guide will show you how to sell products on MySpace.

MySpace is a free social networking site that allows you to exchange messages with friends, post videos and use a variety of applications. It also serves as an online marketplace where you can buy and sell various goods. This guide will show you how to sell products on MySpace.

• The MySpace classified pages are browsed by millions of the site's members, making it a very attractive way to start or expand your business. Even if you don't have a business and are only looking to sell a few items, a free MySpace classifieds posting can be incredibly helpful. You can sell items in your area or worldwide with little overhead and a minimum of hassle. Best of all, the site's classifieds are run by the Oodle Network, which maximizes product exposure by posting ads on other websites. If you'd like to learn more about the process, this article will show you the way.

• The following steps will get you to the MySpace Classifieds postings page:

1. Log into MySpace using your User ID and Password.
2. On the top of the page is a box that reads "More." Mouse over it. A drop-down box reading "Classifieds" is the third option listed.
3. On the Classifieds page, there is a box on the top left of the screen that reads "Post Your Ad!" Click on the "Category" box.
4. You will see ten category options, from "Community" to "Vehicles." The second choice reads "For Sale." Click on it.
5. There is a dialog box above the "Category" box that asks what you are posting. Type in a brief description of the item up for sale, i.e. "used lawnmower" or "barbeque grill," then click "Continue."

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• After you click "Continue," you will see a pop-up window that requests that you elaborate on the item for sale. You will have several fields to complete. The fields are:

1. Title. The words you typed in the "Category" box will read as the title of the ad. (You can edit them if you like).
2. Location. Here you will fill out the zip code in which the item is located. The default zip code will be the one that you used when you originally set up your MySpace profile.
3. Category. This is similar to the "Category" option on the Classifieds main page. Here you can narrow down the category in which you want your ad to appear. For example, for a lawnmower, you would select "Stuff for Sale."
4. Subcategory. This is a way to further specify the type of item you're selling, from baby apparel to sports and bicycles. Following the lawnmower example, we will choose the "Home & Garden" subcategory. If you like, you can narrow it down to a second subcategory, though this is optional.
5. Description. Here you'll write about the item for sale. You will want to provide enough detail to entice the reader to contact you, without overloading them with information.
6. Photos. If you have a picture of the item, you can upload it here.
7. Price. You can post either a firm, non-negotiable price or a looser, more flexible price, depending on your needs.

• Once you're done, click "Continue." The next screen will ask you to verify the ad by entering a sequence of letters or numbers. This is a preventative measure by MySpace to avoid automated spam from reaching their classifieds pages. When you're done, click "Finish."

• You may receive an error message when you try to finish. This occurs most frequently if you have been a MySpace user for fewer than seven days; for security reasons, brand new users are not permitted to post on the classifieds page.

• This step is more applicable for businesses who want to sell a high volume of items on MySpace, but it might also be a good idea for low-volume sellers as well. You can set up a MySpace page under your business's name and outline your specialty. You will want to update your MySpace blog every few days to keep your content fresh and interesting, and should join related groups and make friends on the site. This will increase your credibility and improve your networking.

• If you're simply selling an item or two, it might be a good idea to make your profile more professional. If buyers feel that they know and trust you, you'll have a much greater chance of closing the deal.

• Payment arrangements set up between buyer and seller, typically as a cash transaction or via PayPal. MySpace does not serve as a middleman for its classifieds transactions.

• MySpace classifieds allow maximum exposure for you products and are a great tool for business marketing. Thanks to MySpace's partnership with Oodle, their classifieds cast a wide net to draw buyers from all over the Internet. Good luck and happy selling!

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Access the MySpace Postings Page
• Step 2: Describe Your Item
• Step 3: Edit Your Profile Page
• Step 4: Payment
• Conclusion