Ask HN: Why isn't this site as successful as Craigslist?

Re:Ask HN: Why isn't this site as successful as Craigslist? by hardik on Monday January 26, 2009 @04:38AM (#450207)

Here in India, where no classifieds site has emerged a clear winner, Kijiji is among the leading sites. just my 2 cents

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Re:Ask HN: Why isn't this site as successful as Craigslist? by jdr5 on Wednesday January 28, 2009 @03:16AM (#453505)

what are the main sites in india

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Re:Ask HN: Why isn't this site as successful as Craigslist? by hardik on Wednesday January 28, 2009 @06:25AM (#453618)

there is a site called olx.in which is in heavy promotion mode; adwords on most google searches, then there are several niche-based classifieds sites, for eg for property there is 99acres.com and magicbricks.com, for matrimonial-related ads (nope, no real "personals" here, ppl prefer to directly get married :) ) there is shaadi.com, naukri.com for jobs, some misc regional sites, etc.. like I mentioned, no clear leader has emerged.

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Re:Ask HN: Why isn't this site as successful as Craigslist? by jdr5 on Wednesday January 28, 2009 @04:38PM (#455085)

they all seem like top tier commercial niches, anything like craigslist emerging? is this an opportunity even if launched in a particular city

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