The internet is the biggest repository for finding everything from pins to aeroplanes. Improvements in directories and internet awareness have made it possible for internet users to search for previously unheard of 'commodities' like pets. Pet owners the world over are now using the internet to advertise and find prospective buyers for their pets.

If you have pets for sale here are a few tips to help you advertise your pets online. Before you start any advertising campaign the first task is creating a mini-bio for your pet. An ideal bio should have the pet's photo, age, breed and complete vaccination details.

Irrespective of the mode of advertising being used, the pet's bio will allow you to setup profiles and a webpage quickly and efficiently. Once you have the pet's bio ready, the most logical step is setting up a website to advertise your pets online. The downside of running a website is that you will end up spending a considerable amount in search engine optimization, advertising your site and development costs. Also, a website is a viable option only if you want to advertise a large number of pets online on a continuous basis. If you do not want to run your own website, the next option is to advertise and register your pets with various pet directories.

Pet directories have a dedicated page for each pet, and allow users to search for pets based on various criteria like the breed, species and age of the pet. Chances are, you have already made a mini-bio for your pets and making directory entries for your pets will be a breeze. Pet directories are usually free to use, but if you would like to advertise your pets more effectively, you can pay for banner advertisements on various pet directories. You can also use more expensive methods like Google Adwords to advertise your pets online. Instead of creating a website, you can create a free blog entry and then advertise the blog entry using Google Adwords and other PPC (Pay per click) campaigns.

The advantage of using PPC ads is that you can target specific traffic and choose which keywords you want your ads to appear for. PPC allows users to divert meaningful traffic to a website/webpage but it is costlier than using pet directories. A competitive keyword can cost upwards of $5 per click. PPC is ideal for pet owners that want to advertise a large number of pets. Apart from the advertising avenues mentioned above, you can also use traditional advertising sources like the yellow pages and advertising sites. There are also social networking sites that are designed solely for pets and pet owners, apart from niche sites you can also use popular social networking sites like Myspace and advertise your pets in various communities that are dedicated to pet lovers and animal lovers.

In essence, advertising your pets online is not rocket science all it takes is common sense and an eye for advertising spaces. To learn more about advertising pets online and for pet directories visit www.findapetonline.com.

CS Swarens is the author of this article on Advertising Pets on the Internet. Find more information about Puppies for salehere.