Craigslist is a company founded on several principles on which it bases their entire business model.

The primary principle of Craigslist is the promise of free advertising to its users. Craigslist has never charged people for regular advertising and it will never do this. Craigslist is a company that believes that the user should have access to free and quality advertising and will do its very best to ensure this freedom.

Another key principle of Craigslist is that it is a company that gives back to the community. For example, the CEO of Craigslist drives a normal car, owns a normal house, and lives a fairly normal life. The wealth of Craigslist goes to the employees that dedicate their time to the cause and to providing a higher quality service. From its creation in 1995, Craigslist has maintained itself as a free service to any interested party.

Yet another principle of Craigslist is that they believe in a free internet. From the usage of open source server equipment to the adamant support of Net Neutrality, Craigslist is doing its best to keep the internet free for future generations of surfers.

For those interested in learning more of Craigslist mission, information is available in their FAQ section on their website or on CL HandBook.com.