Locanto Classifieds turns 10!

Wiesbaden, Germany – June 15, 2016 – The last 10 years has seen Yalwa GmbH transition from a humble one-man-show to a bustling internet company, employing a dedicated team of professionals made up of more than 20 nationalities.

Klaus Gapp, CEO of Yalwa GmbH, said he was thrilled to be able to assist so many around the world in fulfilling their local needs. 'Although we have been pushing hard and expanding rapidly, our main focus has always been on how to best serve local needs,' he said.

A quick look back: Locanto Classifieds launched in New York in 2006. Rapid expansion saw Locanto city websites quickly spring up across the United States, and a successful foray into the Indian classifieds market. By 2009, Locanto was already in 38 countries. In 2010, in response to the increasing popularity of mobile browsing, Locanto launched its first mobile website.

In 2012, Locanto launched its Premium Features, which helps Locanto users increase the success rate of their ads. In 2014, as mobile usage continued to increase, apps were released for both ios and Android. As things stand, Locanto has close to 100 million ads across its 65 country websites, drawing millions of visitors each month.

Browse ads in your area by selecting your country from the map: www.locanto.info

Launched in 2006, Yalwa GmbH is a privately-owned internet company focused on connecting locals with the information, goods and services they need on a daily basis. Yalwa operates three distinct internet platforms: Locanto, a full-service classifieds; Yalwa, a local business directory; and askalo, a Q&A website for local information sharing.

Yalwa offers its services in 65 countries, and in six languages. Millions of people around the world take advantage of Yalwa's platforms on a daily basis. To learn more about Yalwa, visit the company page: www.yalwa.info/about.