dba.dk

Denmark's most popular classifieds site

Local Sites:

Denmark

Social Presence:

Twitter,

Social Presence:

Facebook

What is dba.dk?

Back in the late 1970s, someone had the bright idea of publishing a paper with nothing but classified ads. It was called Den Blå Avis, and Denmark loved it. Fast-forward to 1995, when the Internet was just beginning to take off. Den Blå Avis boldly launched a classifieds site (www.dba.dk) that soon became wildly popular.

In 2008, we joined eBay. Today, DBA is the number one classifieds site in Denmark with more than 14 million visits a month and 1.2 million users. The simple format of DBA makes it incredibly easy for users to buy or sell just about anything from smart phones, design furniture, branded kid’s clothing or even finding the perfect house or flat anywhere in Denmark. There are always 1 million different listings to choose from on the website.

DBA is accessible from both a computer and iPhone.

At A Glance

By the Numbers:

No. 1 classifieds site in Denmark

More than 14 million visits per month

More than 180 million page views per month

Attracts more than one million unique visitors each month

Almost one million live listings

Close to 7 million items sold on DBA on a yearly basis

Approximately 15 % of total traffic stems from mobile (mobile web or the DBA App)

History:

Den Blå Avis classifieds newspaper founded in 1981

DBA launched in 1995 by Den Blå Avis A/S

Acquired by eBay in 2008

Content & Users:

Dozens of listing areas

Primary strengths: Clothing, Computers, Smart Phones, Housing & Garden.

Average user spends 71 minutes per month on the site

Our Team

dba.dk is the number-one classifieds site in Denmark. Our simple format makes it incredibly easy to buy or sell just about anything — or find a job, a babysitter or a new flat.

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Team Spotlight

Erik

Sales Manager, Online

What are your goals at dba.dk - what are you working to achieve?
I am always seeking new challenges. Working abroad has also crossed my mind.

What cool projects have you worked on at dba.dk?
It was really great when we enhanced the MC dealer’s growth online. Also, after eBay bought dba.dk, it was and still is very cool to be a part of the shaping of the new dba.dk.

What has been the biggest surprise about working at dba.dk?
The biggest surprise was that there was such a great and informal environment and a lot of focus on socializing with colleagues.

What has been the most amazing experience you've had at dba.dk thus far?
First and foremost when eBay bought dba.dk. That was a great day. But on a more personal level, I would say when I got promoted to Sales Manager.

What is your favorite benefit about working at dba.dk?
I can sell my stuff free at dba.dk and of course the fabulous lunch each day.

Why did you decide to work at dba.dk?
It seemed like a good company for career opportunities. I thought dba.dk was the place to develop my skills as a salesman and later on as a manager.

Why do you like working at dba.dk?
It turned out that dba.dk really had some great career opportunities and I always like challenges, It has really fulfilled my expectations.
Soeren

Business Development

What are your goals at dba.dk - what are you working to achieve?
I would like to obtain expert knowledge within certain areas of running a site like this. Also the economy behind the site interests me.

What cool projects have you worked on at dba.dk?
Optimizing the search, the “bump up” and the optimizing of the top ads.

What has been the biggest surprise about working at dba.dk?
The time and effort that is required to run and optimize a site like dba.dk.

What has been the most amazing experience you've had at dba.dk thus far?
The launching of the “bump up” option – it seems to be a success.

What is your favorite benefit about working at dba.dk?
The canteen.

Why did you decide to work at dba.dk?
I have always wanted to work for a major website. You can really make a difference at dba.dk considering the many users.

Why do you like working at dba.dk?
You get a lot of responsibility and opportunity to make a difference.
Pia

Project coordinator

What are your goals at dba.dk - what are you working to achieve?
To continue my development and maybe even achieve more responsibility.

What cool projects have you worked on at dba.dk?
I have just recently received the responsibility of the legal documents in connection to sales. I like to learn complicated stuff and make it understandable for others.

What has been the biggest surprise about working at dba.dk?
When eBay bought dba.dk. It came as a big but very positive surprise.

What has been the most amazing experience you've had at dba.dk thus far?
I have had so many – but the most fun was when I joined a screen advertisement for our Swedish department. I had to swing back and forth hanging upside down.

What is your favorite benefit about working at dba.dk?
Definitely the trips to the cinema with my colleagues! We have some really nice social events including sports and parties.

Why did you decide to work at dba.dk?
I started working here part time while I studied and I became so fond of it, I stayed on after I finished my studies. The job functions have luckily changed a lot but I am still as pleased to work here as I was in the beginning.

Why do you like working at dba.dk?
I learn something new every day and get a lot of responsibility. To me, dba.dk is like a big playground that I look forward to play on every day.
Anders

Graphic Designer

What are your goals at dba.dk - what are you working to achieve?
I always aim at developing myself personally and professionally. And I try to be a good multi-tasker and a good executer.

What cool projects have you worked on at dba.dk?
The process going from a priced paper to a paper free of charge gave a lot of cool assignments.

What has been the biggest surprise about working at dba.dk?
The difference in the line of work – not one day is alike!

What has been the most amazing experience you've had at dba.dk thus far?
To see how a lot of my colleagues have developed since they started working at DBA and how they have had a tremendous positive impact on the company.

What is your favorite benefit about working at dba.dk?
Our social activities. Personally, it means a lot to socialize with my colleagues and spending time together that is not work-related.

Why did you decide to work at dba.dk?
I had some personal qualities that were beneficial to the company. In addition, I got to enhance my competencies as well.

Why do you like working at dba.dk?
The informal and friendly tone between colleagues, managers, and directors. Also, there is often a lot of exciting stuff going on in the house.
Lene

Head of Customer Support

What are your goals at dba.dk - what are you working to achieve?
To make a positive difference to our users when providing them with technical support and customer service.

What cool projects have you worked on at dba.dk?
Implementing customer service on social media and on our forum for feedback – two very exciting channels of communication.

What has been the biggest surprise about working at dba.dk?
The overall high priority of our users and customer service. As a support team, this means that we have a committed team that is able to work hard on giving our users the best possible service. As a result most of our users are happy with the service.

What has been the most amazing experience you've had at dba.dk thus far?
The opportunities in being a part of an international company like eBay. You get to meet with colleagues from all over the world and share knowledge and experiences.

What is your favorite benefit about working at dba.dk?
That you have so much personal freedom as long as you show integrity and responsibility.

Why did you decide to work at dba.dk?
I chose to return to DBA after 5 years in another company. I am very fond of the organizational culture and I feel a strong commitment to this company.

Why do you like working at dba.dk?
Freedom to act, a lot of fantastic colleagues and opportunities you will not find anywhere else.