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How to make your listings stand out and reach more buyers — from free best-practices that cost nothing to paid placements that put you above the fold.

Free Optimisation

  • Complete your profile — bio, photo, country. Complete sellers convert ~3× better than empty profiles.
  • Post at peak hours: 7-9 AM and 6-9 PM local time get the most views across most MarketHub markets.
  • Use full sentences in descriptions — MarketHub's search weighs title, description, category, and subcategory together.
  • Add specific attributes (brand, model, year, dimensions, condition) — these match more long-tail search queries.
  • Reply to messages within 4 hours — fast responders rank higher on category pages.

Boost Packages

  • Highlights a single listing with a visible "Boosted" badge in search results.
  • Boosted listings appear above non-boosted ones in the same category and search results.
  • Available durations: typically 7, 14, and 30 days — pick the one that matches your sales cycle.
  • Submit a boost request from the listing's More menu in your dashboard, then attach payment proof. Admin approves within 24 hours.

Featured Hero Ads

  • Top-of-homepage carousel slot — full hero photo, custom call-to-action button, animated panel gradient.
  • Best for new product launches, flagship items, or campaigns with a creative budget.
  • Currently the highest-visibility option on MarketHub — every homepage visit shows your slide in rotation.
  • Apply through the Boost form, marked "Premium tier" — admin reviews the creative before approving.

Standard Sponsored Slots

  • Horizontal "Featured today" strip directly below the homepage hero.
  • Lower cost than premium, broader country-level reach.
  • Good for sustained mid-tier campaigns where you want steady visibility over weeks rather than a single hero blast.

Building a Following

  • Buyers can follow your seller profile — followers get notifications on your new listings.
  • Encourage satisfied buyers to follow you after a sale — a simple "thanks, follow me for upcoming stock" message works.
  • Top sellers (4.5+ rating, 10+ reviews) typically grow to 50-500 followers, which compounds organic reach over time.
  • A following multiplies your free reach without spending on boosts.