The Want-Ads and Bargain Finder, once the major carriers of classified ads, are being upstaged by online classifieds, especially free classifieds. The Internet allows classifieds to run without the cost of printing and distribution. This enables many more ads to be listed and updated daily, making a much wider variety of services, products and job listings available.

Free classifieds are a great way to buy, sell, and find employment. Since newspapers and paper classifieds are dying out, the shift to online classifieds has made connecting with other people easier than ever. Online classifieds enable you to reach a larger audience, exponentially raising your chances of connecting with the right people. A lot of the largest online services cost money, either by subscription or pay-per-use, but many new sites specialize in free classifieds.

Free classifieds provide you with a venue to sell almost anything you want. Don't feel like having a garage sale? Put that old exercise machine in an online classified and wait for buyers to contact you. Did you recently replace all the furniture in your living room, but don't know what to do with your old furniture? List it as a sale in an online classified ad. Make sure that you let potential buyers know that the furniture is, of course, "like new." Describe the items that you are selling in as much detail as you can. Keep to the space provided, and use abbreviations if needed.

If you're seeking employment, free classifieds are a great way to find a new career. Employers are constantly adding new listings to classified websites. As long as you're vigilant and know the types of positions that interest you, you'll be able to find companies looking for people like you in online classified ads. Listings usually give all the pertinent information such as requirements, salary and hours per week. Keep looking until you find the right job for you.

Online classifieds are also great for musicians looking to connect with other musicians. Taking over the once dominant music store bulletin board, musician classified ads can help you find the right upright bass player for your swing band. On the other hand, if you're just starting out in a new city and are looking for musicians to collaborate with, then online classifieds are perfect for you. List the instruments and styles in which you specialize, and what you're interested in accomplishing. Are you a professional, seeking other like minded musicians to form the ultimate touring group? Or are you just looking to have fun in your spare time? Free classifieds help musicians find what they are looking for every day.

Many free classifieds are able to remain free because of other forms of paid advertising on their site. You won't be connected in any way, shape or form to these businesses, though. It's a completely separate service that provides funding for the site.

Whatever you're looking for, free classifieds are bound to have it. Whether you need a job, an accordionist or a new computer, online classified ads are a great place to look. You are sure to find someone online that's offering exactly the type of classified ad you need.