Draft:Greg Collier
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Comment: Does not appear to be notable independent of Geebo. Devonian Wombat (talk) 11:55, 18 May 2026 (UTC)
Greg Collier is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Geebo, an online classified advertising website launched in 2000. He has been cited in media coverage discussing online classified advertising platforms and debates surrounding safety and moderation practices on such websites.[1][2]
Career
Collier founded the online classifieds website Geebo in 2000 as an internet-based platform for local classified advertisements, including listings for jobs, housing, and items for sale.[3]
In 2007, Geebo announced partnerships with several internet companies, including Yahoo, Google, and MySpace, to expand the distribution of job listings. The initiative allowed employers to distribute job advertisements across multiple online platforms while enabling job seekers to upload resumes searchable by employers.[4]
In 2012, Geebo partnered with online leasing technology platform 365 Connect to distribute apartment listings through a marketing syndication network that delivered property listings to the Geebo classifieds platform.[5]
Public commentary on online classifieds
Collier has appeared in news coverage related to online classified advertising and controversies surrounding Craigslist’s listings for adult-oriented services.[6][7]
In 2009, media coverage of crimes associated with Craigslist listings included commentary from Collier criticizing the company’s management of its erotic services section and calling for stronger oversight of classified advertising platforms.[8]
During the broader controversy over Craigslist’s "adult services" section in 2010, Collier was quoted in national media discussing the issue. In interviews with The Hill, he criticized Craigslist’s use of a "censored" label after removing the section and suggested the company was facing increasing pressure from lawmakers and regulators.[9][10]
In September 2010, Geebo announced that it would permanently shut down its personals section. Collier said the decision was intended to prevent illegal activity associated with similar listings from migrating to the site as other classified advertising platforms came under scrutiny.[11][12]
Geebo was also referenced during protests against Craigslist’s adult services listings in 2010 by advocacy groups opposing online sex trafficking.[13]
See also
References
- ^ Kelly, John P. (April 22, 2009). "Craigslist: From tame beginnings to a tool for crime". The Repository.
- ^ "Craigslist rival uses Twitter to expose dangers of CL's red-light district". ZDNet. April 21, 2009.
- ^ "Craigslist competitor ditches personals". OregonLive. September 13, 2010.
- ^ "Geebo partners with Yahoo, Google and MySpace". Inc. February 28, 2007.
- ^ "365 Connect Extends Marketing Network to Geebo". MultifamilyBiz. April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Craigslist rival uses Twitter to expose dangers of CL's red-light district". ZDNet. April 21, 2009.
- ^ Kelly, John P. (April 22, 2009). "Craigslist: From tame beginnings to a tool for crime". The Repository.
- ^ Kelly, John P. (April 22, 2009). "Craigslist: From tame beginnings to a tool for crime". The Repository.
- ^ Jerome, Sara (September 7, 2010). "Lawmakers cautious to applaud removal of Craigslist 'adult services'". The Hill.
- ^ Jerome, Sara (September 9, 2010). "Craigslist removes 'censored' tag from its adult services section". The Hill.
- ^ Jerome, Sara (September 13, 2010). "Craigslist competitor shuts personals section, citing controversy". The Hill.
- ^ "Craigslist competitor ditches personals". OregonLive. September 13, 2010.
- ^ Sarnoff, Conchita (July 12, 2010). "Protest on Craigslist Doorsteps in San Francisco to End "Adult Services" Section". HuffPost.
Category:American businesspeople Category:American technology company founders Category:Living people
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