Douala: Cameroon's Classified ads website goes online

Strangerconsulting, an online advertising and media design company, has launched its new website, pointers24.com. The cutting-edge website which features a unique and fresh user interface is currently focused on listings and  sales of goods in Cameroon for free.

Pointers24 is a totally free classifieds website where people are able to search  for items such as mobile devices, homes for rents, clothing, cars and bikes, furniture, household items, land for sale and many other  goods. This exclusive service by Pointers24 is intended for those wanting to buy or sell "everyday consumer items."

Pointers24 is offering a valuable service to its customers. For instance, free listings for flats and rooms to rent.Landlords or home owners could use the platform to advertise apartments,linking landlords and would-be tenants, car dealers could insert their cars for sale.Listings for Car rentals,jobs,services, electronics and other items all over Cameroon.Customers from Cameroon and elsewhere worldwide are able to check the classified listings online  and find the latest postings.

Pointers24 has a very active social media presence.Placing ads on pointers24 will bring in more potential buyers from Facebook and all other social media channels.According to the project manager of pointers24, all ads are shared on the company's Facebook page which tends to get a higher proportion of traffic to the listings.Placing an ad on pointers24.com will instantly  connect you directly with a potential buyer.

The website’s founder,Max Marcel  explains that pointers24 is a  vital necessity due to increased presence of internet devices and fast internet providers in Cameroon. People browse the internet more and  keywords related to searching  for goods online are generated from IP adresses originating from Cameroon on a minute by minute basis.

Eventhough the overall  internet penetration  rate in Cameroon is still low, compared to other sub-saharan countires, services like this  will help  boost  and  educate local traders more about how to use the  internet or how easy it is to potential buyers  on pointers24.com.