Use a classified ad to advertise your sale, event or item for sale.
A traditional way for the average person to place an advertisement in a newspaper s the classified section. These ads cost a small fee paid up front to run the ad for a designated number of days. When posting an ad, pay by the day so you don't end up running the ad longer than needed. Don't include more personal information than necessary for your own protection.
Instructions
1. Plan what you want your ad to say. Keep in mind that newspapers charge per word as well as by the size of the ad. If you're holding a rummage sale and want to advertise the sale, include a short message such as "Rummage Sale This Weekend at 1234 Johnson St. Clothes, toys and furniture." This ad is short and to the point; it informs readers while saving you money.
2. Call the classified department of the newspaper. This number is located in the classified section of the paper, usually mixed in with the ads. It may read "Want your ad here? Call 123-4321." The number can also be found on the newspaper's website on the "Contact Us" page.
3. Read your ad to the newspaper classified ad writer over the phone, or confirm the accuracy of the ad through email. This process varies from publication to publication. Read the ad carefully to ensure everything is correct. Pay the fee and watch the newspaper for your ad to be published on the requested days.
