How to get Facebook Marketplace
If you’re new to selling or/and buying online on social media platforms, then you might not know how to get Facebook Marketplace.
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What is Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook Marketplace is an e-commerce platform connecting buyers and sellers and represents a reliable marketplace option.
How to get Facebook Marketplace - a step-by-step guide
1 In order to access Marketplace, you need to click the MARKETPLACE icon, which can be found in the main menu on the Facebook app or the website.
2 f you can’t see Marketplace when logging into your Facebook account, try to log out of Facebook. After that, try logging into Facebook again. If this is not working, try to update or reinstall the app.
3 You should know that Facebook Marketplace is available only to users at least 18 years old in supported countries.
How to buy on Facebook Marketplace
You can contact the seller through a message to buy something listed on Marketplace. Send a message to the seller to arrange the sale.
1 Click the Marketplace icon (it is in the left menu).
2 Click on the item you wish to buy.
3 Contact the seller using one of these two options:
- Tap MESSAGE to send a message to the seller
- Click SEND to send a message (Is this available?)
How to sell on Facebook Marketplace
If you want to sell products or services on Facebook Marketplace, you need to share a public listing that will be visible to anyone on Marketplace, in the search bar, in Feed, and in other places on Facebook, too.
Selling on Marketplace means you must follow Facebook’s Commerce Policies. In fact, no matter if you buy or sell on Facebook Marketplace, you must comply with the policies and read the complete guide on how marketplace apps work.
Always post high-quality photos of the products you want to sell.
Here’s what you need to know:
1 Go to your Facebook Feed. Click the Icon in the Marketplace icon, found in the left menu.
2 Click Create new listing for sale.
3 Tap Add Photos and upload the photos (only high-quality photos) from your computer.
4 Add the details for items you want to sell. You can mark articles as free if you enter 0 as the price.
5 Click NEXT Make sure you’ve added all the information required.
6 Publish to post your listing.
References
Insider, How to get Facebook Marketplace and use it to buy or sell items, https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/how-to-get-facebook-marketplace
Facebook, Discover, buy, and sell goods with Facebook Marketplace, https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/learn-more/