How to advertise on the Free Market | E-commerce

Making an ad in Mercado Livre is the first step for anyone who wants to sell a product on the site. On the platform, advertisements are accepted from individuals who sell used objects and even resale (marketplace) of major brands. Remember that it is necessary to have an account on the site to advertise. Free registration and the user only pays a fee if he sells the product, depending on the chosen advertising modality.

Mercado Livre is one of the most popular e-commerce sites in Brazil. In it, it is possible to find a wide variety of products and services, from several vendors scattered throughout the country.

Check out, in the following tutorial, how to advertise on Mercado Livre.

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Learn to advertise on the Free Market Photo: Eduardo Machado / dnetcLearn to advertise on the Free Market Photo: Eduardo Machado / dnetc

Learn to advertise on the Free Market Photo: Eduardo Machado / dnetc

Step 1. Access the Mercado Livre website and choose "Sell" on the top bar of the site. Then log into your account or register for free;

Click on the button indicated to create an ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraClick on the button indicated to create an ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Click on the button indicated to create an ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 2. Now, select the type of product you want to advertise, among the options offered by Mercado Livre. Enter the title of the advertisement in the bottom bar and check the blue "Continue" button. It is important to add as much information as possible in the case of a cell phone, these details would be make, model, storage and color, for example;

Choose the category and enter the product name Foto: Reproduo / Helito BijoraChoose the category and enter the product name Foto: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Choose the category and enter the product name Foto: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 3. Based on the information you provided, Mercado Livre is able to determine exactly the product category. If necessary, manually select the details and press "Continue" on the right side;

Choose product details Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraChoose product details Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Choose product details Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 4. Now, click on the camera icon to add up to ten photos of your product. You can also add a link to a video on YouTube and edit the title;

Add photos and other details to the ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraAdd photos and other details to the ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Add photos and other details to the ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 5. By scrolling the page, it is possible to add other technical information and the universal product code (number found in the box). Then add a description, select whether the product is new or used and press "Continue";

Enter technical information and enter a description Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraEnter technical information and enter a description Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Enter technical information and enter a description Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 6. On the next screen, you can select the type of ad (fixed price or auction), define the amount and the amount to be charged. It is also possible to configure the shipping method and add warranty information;

Set the price and configure the product shipping Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraSet the price and configure the product shipping Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Set the price and configure the product shipping Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Step 7. Finally, you will see a confirmation screen for your ad, which is published free of charge with low exposure on the website. You can increase the exposure or access "View ad" in the bottom left corner to view the product you have advertised.

Click on the button indicated to access the ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito BijoraClick on the button indicated to access the ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Click on the button indicated to access the ad Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora

Ready. Take advantage of the tips to sell products and objects that you no longer use.