In 1995, the internet was just beginning to permeate people’s lives. During this transformative period, Craig Newmark launched a simple website for his friends. The website’s purpose was straightforward, to share information about local events.

There were no elaborate preparations, business plans, or investments, just one man and his small idea. Craig named the site after himself, Craigslist.

As people started visiting Craigslist, they began asking if they could post jobs, sell items, or submit hiring requests for their own companies.

Craig’s response was always the same, “Why not? Go ahead." At that time, there were no fees, advertising, or monetisation plans. Gradually, Craigslist became a necessity, spreading through word-of-mouth without any marketing or advertising efforts.

Craig

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