Facebook classified ads: A no investment option that you must think of!

What is a classified Marketplace on Facebook?

Facebook Marketplace is a feature that allows users to buy and sell goods or services on the Facebook platform.

Users can use the marketplace for free, with no fees associated with placing an ad or buying something from another user.

The marketplace features both new items as well as used ones – it’s up to each seller to decide whether or not they want their ads to appear on the Facebook Marketplace or just in their newsfeed.

Features of classified ads

Classified ads differ from your Facebook ads in following aspects

• It’s a venue for buying and selling products

• Details of the sale remain strictly between the buyer and seller

• Facebook doesn’t charge any commission

• Facebook is not liable for any fraudulent activities

How do I create and post a classified ad on Facebook Marketplace?

Creating and sharing your classified ad is easy!

Just go to https://facebook.com/marketplace, and follow the below steps:

• In the left-hand side menu, Click

  to create new listing

• Select the required option :

  1. Item for sale

  2. Vehicle for sale

  3. Home for sale/rent

     

• Click Add photos to upload a photo of your item from your computer.

• Enter details for the item like

  1. Title

  2. Price

  3. Category

  4. Condition

  5. Description

  6. Location

     

• Click to boost your listing after publish

  

• Click to hide your listing from your Facebook friends. It will still be visible to other people on Facebook.

  

• Click Next. If Next is grayed out, make sure you’ve entered the information that’s required.

• Click Publish to post your Marketplace listing.

  

When creating your ad, be sure to include a clear title and description of what you’re selling. You’ll also need to add at least one picture of the item for sale.

You cannot post ads on Facebook Marketplace for selling:

• Firearms, ammunition, or explosives

• Tobacco or alcohol products 

• Animals, drugs, weapons, counterfeits, and other items that infringe the intellectual property

• Adult services or illegal goods

Now, let’s look at  how an ad for a used Cupboard at $100 will look like :

• Title: White wooden cupboard for sale

• Price: $100

• Category: Furniture -> Home Decor & Accents -> Cupboards/Cabinets

• Condition: Used – Like New (Only used once)

• Description: This cupboard is in excellent condition and has only been used once. It’s perfect for storing your clothes or other items!

• Location: New York, NY 10001

Once you click publish, the ad will be live on Facebook Marketplace, and it will remain active until the item sells or you delete the listing.

Interested buyers can contact you via Facebook Messenger.

The best part about selling on Marketplace is that it’s FREE! There are no fees associated with listing or selling your item.

However, you can always boost your post to increase its visibility.

Tips to create successful Facebook classified ads:

• Catchy headline to grab the attention of your audience.

• Clear and high-quality images for better visibility. Clean your items before you click the images. Take at least 3 or more photos from various angles.

• If selling more than 1 item, then list them separately instead of clubbing them together in a single listing.

• Describe your product in detail with price, condition, category, etc.

• Set a realistic price for your product.

• Avoid the DON’Ts (hyperlink)  mentioned earlier 

So it is safe to say that Facebook Marketplace ads are a cost-effective way to connect with your target market. And the best part is that you can set up your ad in just five minutes and start generating leads right away.

If you’ve never tried this, no worries! It’s never too late, start now!