How To Activate a Kijiji Ad
What is a Kijiji Ad?
Kijiji.ca (/kiːˈdʒiːdʒiː/ kee-JEE-jee; Swahili pronunciation: [kiˈʄiʄi], village) is a Canadian online classified advertising website and part of eBay Classifieds Group, which was acquired by Adevinta in 2020.
How To Activate a Kijiji Ad
To change the state of one ad at a time, click on the drop-down menu and select either activate, pause, or archive from the menu. You can also click the checkbox to the left of the drop-down menu and then use the buttons along the top of the ad manager.
Frequently Asked Questtions
Why is my Kijiji ad not active?
Check to see if your listing is “pending”. Go to “My Ads/Listings” and click on the tab that says “Inactive.” It’s possible that you might need to pay an extra fee to publish your listing. Click “Activate Ad” and fill in your payment details.
What is the best time to post on Kijiji?
We advise posting your listings when the highest number of users are on Kijiji. The best high-traffic times for posting are usually in the morning (8 am-10 am), lunchtime (12:30 pm-1:30 pm), and evening (6 pm-9 pm). But it depends on your customer’s availability and when they have time to search your new ad.
How do I get started on Kijiji?
Select the Register link at the top of the screen. Fill out the information required and click on the Register button. An email will be sent to the address provided. Please follow the instructions in the email to complete registration.
Is posting an ad on Kijiji free?
Free classifieds are a great start, but if you are motivated towards increasing exposure, consider upgrading your free advertisement with a paid feature.
How do I post my business on Kijiji?
Getting started is simple
- Account setup. A member of the Kijiji team will reach out to create a monthly plan.
- Log in. After you’ve created your plan, you’ll be ready to start posting ads from the dashboard.
- Welcome call.
How do I verify my Kijiji account?
Enter the email and password that you used to register. Click Sign in. If requested, follow the instructions in the reCAPTCHA test and hit Verify. Note: If you’re having trouble with the images, you can click the Get A New Challenge button to reset it, or, select Get An Audio Challenge to listen instead.
How long do Kijiji ads run?
* After that final 60 days, the ad will be removed completely from the site unless it is reposted. If you want to repost an ad that has expired, please access your Kijiji account, select “My Ads” on Desktop or “Listings” on the App and then “Inactive Ads” and you will be able to repost any of your ads that expired.
Why do I have to pay to post an ad on Kijiji?
To continue Kijiji’s top-quality classifieds experience, we have limits to the number of free ads each household or business can post in the Cars & Trucks and Classic Cars categories. If you need more, you’ll be able to go beyond the limit for a small flat listing fee.
Does Kijiji have an app?
Open the Play Store. Search for the Kijiji App.
Can you start a business on Kijiji?
Kijiji My Business is a subscription product designed for retailers and small to medium businesses to connect with potential buyers on Kijiji.