MarketHub
Open a Shop on MarketHub
Set up a seller account in minutes, list in your local currency, and reach buyers across 23 African markets. No subscription fee, no listing fee, no commission on sales.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Create an account at /register (email + password) or sign in with Google or Facebook.
- Verify your email — we send a one-tap confirmation link. Posting unlocks once verified.
- Set your country and primary currency from your profile (KSh, ₦, R, USh, ZAR, GHS, etc.).
- Complete your profile: name, profile photo, short bio. Complete profiles convert ~3× better than empty ones.
- Optional but recommended: apply for the verified-seller badge from your dashboard once you have three listings.
Post Your First Listing
- Click "Post Ad" in the navbar (desktop) or the "+" raised tile in the mobile bottom nav.
- Upload up to 10 photos. The first photo is your cover — make it your best shot.
- All photos are automatically watermarked with your username (server-side via Cloudinary) so they can't be stolen and reposted.
- Fill in title, category, subcategory, condition (new/used/refurbished), price, and detailed description.
- Add a province + city — local buyers filter by location and convert at 4× the rate of national-only listings.
Best Practices for High-Converting Listings
- Title: include brand, model, key spec, and condition in that order — "iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB Black — Like New".
- Description: list everything a buyer needs to decide (included accessories, warranty, defects, year of purchase, recent repairs).
- Photos: shoot in natural daylight, capture all angles, show any damage honestly. Hiding defects backfires when the buyer inspects.
- Respond to messages within 4 hours during business hours — first-day response time strongly correlates with sale conversion.
- Mark items as "Sold" once they're gone — keeps your profile clean and signals an active seller.
After Your First Sale
- Ask satisfied buyers for a review — reviews unlock the path to verified Top Seller status.
- Consider Boost Packages to extend the visibility of your top listings — see /info/fees-pricing for current rates.
- Keep your profile current — buyers check join date, listing count, and last-active time before messaging.
- Watch your Insights tab to learn which categories and price points convert best for your shop.