Online Classifieds Poster

Post and refresh listings on classifieds sites for small sellers.

What the work is

Small sellers on Craigslist, Gumtree, OLX, Marketplace, and dozens of regional sites benefit from regular re-posting and small tweaks to keep their listings fresh and visible. As a beginner poster you receive a small pack of products with photos and descriptions, and you publish or refresh them across the agreed sites. You are not pretending to be a different seller; you are operating the seller's own account. The work is checklist-based and very forgiving while you learn each platform's quirks. Many small sellers keep one poster on a tiny weekly retainer to keep their feed alive.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Post listings only on the agreed platforms.
• Use the seller's exact contact information.
• Refresh listings on the agreed cadence.
• Track which listings get views and report weekly.

Tools you actually need

• A web browser
• A simple image editor

How beginners get hired

The most reliable hiring channels for this role today are listed below. Sign up on one or two — not all of them at once — and complete each profile fully before applying. Half-finished profiles convert poorly even when your skills are real.

• Upwork
• Direct outreach to small local sellers

Beginner tips that actually work

• Always read each platform's posting rules — bans hurt the seller.
• Use slightly different titles when refreshing to avoid duplicates.
• Keep a tidy folder of approved photos for each product.

How and when you get paid

Weekly retainer via PayPal, Wise, or local transfer. See our guide to remote payment methods for how each option works in your country, and how to avoid the verification delays that catch most beginners off guard.

Country-specific guides

Pay norms, popular hiring platforms, and payment routes vary a lot by country. Pick yours below for the version of this guide tailored to where you live.