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Included are instructions for creating a free classifieds ad on our website.

What are classified ads?

Classified ads are a type of advertising where businesses can post information about their products or services. Classified ads can be found in newspapers, magazines, or online. They are usually separated from the main body of the text into a section called “Classifieds.” Classified ads are a cost-effective way to market your product or service. They are also a great way to find employees or to find a job. Classified ads can be a little bit more informal than other types of advertising, and can help grow your business or group.

What types of classified ads are there?

Classifieds are a mix of text and display, and they allow for a longer description of the product or service. On Ask Nigeria we have three listing categories, Business Listings, Personal Interest and Buy and Sell.

Business Listings include;

All Business Types – if your business type is not in the list, contact us to have it added.

Personal Interest Includes;

Community
Events
Fashion
Health
Hobby
Job listings
Leisure

Buy and Sell Includes;

Seeking New Item
Seeking Used Item
Sell New Item
Sell Used Item

What are the supported locations?

We have included all the countries that actively have a Nigerian embassy or federal office. This approach is ensure to include most Nigerians living abroad.

Instructions for completing a Classified Ad on Ask Nigeria:

Step 1 – Register on asknigeria.com/register

Step 2 – Go to your email and click on the Ask Nigeria Email Activation Link – to confirm your email address. If you do not do this, the option to create a classified ad will not appear on our website.

Step 3 – Go to asknigeria.com/my-listings/

Step 4 – Click on the my listings tab

Step 5 – Click Add New Listing

Step 6 – Add Type – Select Business Listings or Personal Interest or Buy and Sell

Step 7 – Select the Catergory – should be the same selection as in step 6

Step 8 – Select a sub-catergory – choose your business type or group type or item type

Step 9 – Listing Form

Business Listings Instructions

a. Enter Business Name in Title
b. Enter 0 under price
c. Enter a complete description of your business and services
e. If you wish to display your hours of operation, select “Activate Opening Hours” and add the times
f. Images: You must enter your business logo, you may also add additional images
g. Video Url: You can enter a Youtube or Vimeo video link – promotional video about your business, follow the instructions below the box to post video correctly
h. Contact Details: Enter your contact details – include location, phone numbers, email and website
i. Social Profiles: If you would like to add your social media links, do it here, this field is optional

Personal Interest Instructions

a. Enter Name in Title
b. Enter 0 under price or list cost of service/group
c. Enter a complete description of your group or services
e. If you wish to display your hours of operation, select “Activate Opening Hours” and add the times
f. Images: You must enter your logo, you may also add additional images
g. Video Url: You can enter a Youtube or Vimeo video link – promotional video about your group/service, follow the instructions below the box to post video correctly
h. Contact Details: Enter your contact details – include location, phone numbers, email and website
i. Social Profiles: If you would like to add your social media links, do it here, this field is optional

Buy and Sell Instructions

a. Enter Product Name in Title
b. Enter the price for the product
c. Enter a complete description of your product or product you are seeking
e. Do not select “Activate Opening Hours” leave it unchecked
f. Images: You must enter the product images, upload multiple images
g. Video Url: You can enter a Youtube or Vimeo video link – this is not required, follow the instructions below the box to post video correctly
h. Contact Details: Enter your contact details – include location, email and website. phone numbers are not required
i. Social Profiles: If you would like to add your social media links, do it here, this field is optional

Step 10 – Activate the Captcha, Review and Agree to the terms of service and click submit to create your classified ad

We hope this clears up any issues you may be having, thank you for choosing Ask Nigeria.

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