Why This Matters
Kijiji is Swahili for village and that name was chosen because it represents what the founders wanted to create, an online platform where people can connect with others in their community. It is an owned subsidiary of eBay and operates similarly to Craiglist. Kijiji is one of the most popular online classifieds in Canada. You can build your shop and sell your products and services across Canada.
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Selecting a Category – Like most online stores you can select one of the suggestions or choose a main category and sub-category (if required). If you’re posting an ad in Services, Real Estate, Jobs, Used Cars & Trucks or Vacation Rentals, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a Visibility Package. You can simply post your ad as you normally would, or you can choose a plan which includes features, to maximize your ad’s exposure in the listings.
Post a Wanted Ad – Kijiji also provides a way for buyers to ask for what they are looking for by selecting ‘I want’ under Ad Type. Also, to post as Free or Swap/ Trade, select a price of Free or Swap / Trade. Please note only items that are being offered for free, with no additional stipulations, are permitted to be posted in this manner.
Organization – Show your information neatly. Use bullet or number points for any lists of information to make it simple for buyers to quickly read and understand but providing as much detail as possible.
Adding Photos and Videos – Photos can be a powerful marketing tool for your ad. Take clear, good-quality photos with good lighting in order to show your product at its best. If you are shooting against a background, find one that isn’t distracting, and that subtly contrasts with your item to make it stand out. If your product is complicated, or is better demonstrated using video, film a short clip and upload it to YouTube and link it to your ad. The option to add a video link can be found in the Media section.
Increase exposure – If you’re eager to see your product or service find a buyer fast, there are a variety of ad features that provide optimal exposure for your ad.
Contact – Kijiji makes it simple for prospective buyers to contact you through an email form beside your ad. This protects your email address and privacy. If you want to allow buyers to call you, you can also provide your phone number, which will be displayed here as well. Between these two options, you can have buyers contact you in the way you’re most comfortable.
Posting a perfect Kijiji Ad – Tips and Tricks for being effective on Kijiji
How to Post an Effective Ad – From the Kijiji help centre