Facebook Market place is the official business arm of the platform with millions of users already benefiting from the community.
In as much as the community as been active for a long time now, a lot of people are still not conversant with the way it works and how to add marketplace to their Facebook accounts. In this article we will be providing simple steps on how to add Facebook marketplace to your account, thereby making the job easy for you.
Why Add Facebook Marketplace To Your Account
- Large/vast reach: Facebook with over 2 billion users gives a large audience to see and buy your products or items. It helps to easily reach potential buyers around you.
- It is completely Free To Use: No registration fee is required in using Facebook Marketplace unlike other online marketplaces and this is a plus especially for small scale businesses.
- User-Friendly Interface: Adding marketplace to your Facebook account gives you a smooth running of your business as it makes listing of your products and communicating with your buyers easy.
- Boost Business Exposure for Small Businesses: Marketplace helps in boosting small scale businesses without any advertising costs. It also helps to build local business visibility.
- It Helps in Building Trust And Security: All transactions on Facebook marketplace is linked to your profile and this make buyers have a level of trust for you because they get to check who your friends are and see how your business is being rated by others. There is also room for direct communication without the buyer having to share his/her personal information.
Before adding marketplace to your facebook account there some things you should put into consideration. Facebook users must be 18 years and above and so to also access marketplace you must meet this age requirements.
Location is another thing to consider because Facebook marketplace is not available to all countries so you have to be in a location that supports Marketplace. To know the countries where Facebook marketplace is available for use check the Facebook help center.
Also ensure that your Facebook account is in good shape, both in compliance with Facebook Policies and having a complete profile with pictures, email and phone number
How To Add Marketplace To Your Facebook Account
Get Access To Your Facebook Account
The first step to adding marketplace to your Facebook account is to log into your Facebook account. To access Facebook’s Marketplace, log in with your credentials and navigate to the Marketplace icon.
Locate Marketplace
The option for marketplace can be accessed through the menu bar which can be found when you click on the menu bar at the top right corner of your phone. Scroll until you see the option of marketplace then you click on it to gain access.
Create A Marketplace Tab Yourself
Sometimes you may not see the marketplace option in your menu, if that is the case ensure that you have complied with all of Facebook guidelines after that you might need to set it up manually.
To resolve this issue, update the app, change location settings, and ensure browser permission. If Marketplace icon is not still visible, add it manually by going to Facebook’s “Settings” section, select “Settings & Privacy” and then select “Edit Shortcuts”, check for marketplace in the list and click the “+” icon to add it.
Contact Facebook support if necessary for more support.
Features On Facebook Marketplace
Listing Products For Sale
To create an item for sale on Facebook Marketplace, click the Marketplace icon on desktop or mobile, upload high-quality photos of your item. Write a concise description of the item, including condition, features, dimensions, brand, and history.
Set a competitive price and choose a suitable category, edit and update your listing by checking messages for inquiries and responding promptly. Negotiate and finalize sales by staying firm on your minimum acceptable price and discussing payment methods.
Search For Item To Buy
Start by checking out listing that you are interested in or that is nearest to you, use filters and categories to narrow than the search. If or when you find things you would love to buy then save searches, tap on the listing to get more details bout the product/s and then communicate directly with the seller.
Conclusion
Welcome on-board to Facebook Marketplace a user-friendly platform for buying and selling items, connecting users with local communities and encouraging sharing of experiences and tips. We love to hear about your experiences with Facebook Marketplace
