When it comes to research on the internet, there is no doubt that the most popular search engine is Google. We all use Google on a daily basis, whether it’s to look up someone, find the best restaurant in town, or find driving directions. But one problem with Google is that you have to narrow your search to find what you’re specifically looking for - for example, you would need to enter the city and search criteria of the topic you’re researching. Not only can this be frustrating, but it can be a waste of valuable time and energy. Thus, the birth of Craigslist. Craigslist is a new revolution that provides nearly everything you would want to know about a specific area. Created by Craig Newmark in 1995, Craigslist.com was originally developed to serve the San Francisco Bay area. By the year 2000 it had spread to four cities, and by 2006 it covered over 450 cities, domestic and foreign.

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