Facebook Marketplace – How it works and how to earn money

Facebook Marketplace allows us to sell and buy items within the social network Facebook, thus connecting us with a very large user base.

In this article I will show you how this system works and most importantly we will see how to use it to make money.

You will discover the various methods I have personally used to generate earnings and some useful tips for maximizing your profits.

We will also look at the steps to take to list an item for sale on the Facebook Marketplace and the steps to take.

All methods to earn money with Facebook Marketplace

Of all the possible ways to earn money with Facebook, these are definitely the simplest and most affordable.

All you need to do is sign up, understand a minimum of how it works, and get to work to start making money.

Here is a list of the most popular ways to earn money with Facebook Marketplace:

• Selling used products
• Creating and selling handcrafted products
• Offer local services
• Dropshipping
• Affiliate marketing
• Collaborare con altre aziende locali
• Selling products in bulk
• Create and sell customized products

Selling used products

One of the easiest strategies to make money with Facebook Marketplace is to sell used products, such as appliances, furniture, clothes, books and other items.

This is also the best methodology for rounding out your salary, as at no cost you will have a lot of goods available that can generate you an immediate income.

You can also think about expanding your business by going out and buying and reselling items, if you have sufficient skills and can grab something that will increase in value over time.

In any case, start here. I sold a mower similar to the one you see in the picture below for 400€.

It seemed like an impossible mission as my experience was limited only to ebay and I really had no idea how to ship it.

As a test I put it on the marketplace and within a few days I found a buyer who came for it.

My advice

1. Be sure to take high-quality photos of your items and provide detailed descriptions to attract the attention of potential buyers
2. Respond quickly to buyers’ questions and try to be flexible with prices and delivery methods to increase sales chances
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Pros

• Great way to get rid of unused items
• No investment required

Cons

• The availability of items for sale is limited
• Takes time to organize sales

Creating and selling handcrafted products

If you are creative and skilled with your hands, you can earn money by selling handmade products on Facebook Marketplace, such as jewelry, accessories, clothing, home decorations, and artwork.

Probably Etsy is a better place to do this activity, but the power of this social is in the number of users with whom you can interact.

You will also be able to create a Facebook group where you showcase your creations in progress, soliciting opinions or suggestions on how to go about it.

In this way your work will be much more attractive, as people will feel involved and be more inclined to buy them.

My advice

1. Develop a unique, recognizable and consistent brand for your products
2. Attend trade shows and events to showcase your products and build a customer base
3. Involve users in decision making

Pros

• Opportunity to make money from your creativity
• Control over the quality and value of products

Cons

• Time and skill to create the products
• Hard to compete with the prices of mass-produced products

Offering local services

Another method of earning with Facebook Marketplace is offering local services, such as repairs, cleaning, consulting, private lessons or dog sitting.

From this advice onwards we startthinking outside the clichés and go to find all the possibilities to make money by combining the power of social media with our will to do.

In fact, we don’t necessarily have to place an advertisement for a physical object; rather, we can create eye-catching images to promote a business that we plan to launch.

This allows you to use your skills and expertise to generate extra income.

My advice

1. Create an eye-catching or joking profile to promote your services, including photos, experiences and customer reviews.
2. Be proactive in responding to inquiries and providing excellent customer service to build a solid reputation and gain recommendations.

Pros

• Flexibility in schedules
• Potential for establishing long-term relationships with customers

Cons

• Earnings will depend on how hard you work
• Demand will be seasonal, therefore variable

Dropshipping

The dropshipping is a business model in which you sell products from third-party suppliers without having to manage inventory or shipping.

Facebook Marketplace is the perfect platform to launch this business. You will only need to find the best products to place in the listings and start selling.

When a customer buys, you don’t have to deal with anything. Only to place the order and count the money.

Detto così sembra facile, lo so. Ma devi ragionare in altri termini. Ovvero pensa che sarà difficile solo fino a quando capirai come farlo funzionare, ovvero come trovare i prodotti giusti, i giusti fornitori e gli accorgimenti corretti.

At this point, in addition to having a booming business, you will also have acquired skills that you will carry with you for life that you can always reuse or sell in the form of courses.

My advice

1. Choose reliable suppliers and quality products to avoid problems with customers and returns
2. Uses marketing and promotion techniques to attract a wider audience and increase sales
3. Never stop testing, learning and understanding

Pros

• No need to manage inventory or shipping
• You will acquire many skills

Cons

• Total dependence on suppliers for quality and shipping
• Competition with other vendors on the same products

Affiliate marketing

Promoting third-party products or services and earning a commission for each sale generated through your affiliate links is another method to earn with Facebook Marketplace.

I have already talked about it extensively in this blog, but the method is among the best and safest you can usear to start getting income.

Trivially, just insert images and links to products on Amazon and already with that you will have started an affiliate marketing business.

They will pay little, but you will have no expenses and no waiting time. You will already be ready to earn from day zero.

My advice

1. Try many products from different niches
2. Start with Amazon affiliations and then expand

Pros

• No need to manage products or services directly
• Once started, you will have passive earnings

Cons

• Low commission percentage (if you use platforms that accept everyone)
• It takes a large audience to generate significant gains

Selling products in bulk

Buying products in bulk will allow you to get them at discounted prices. You can then go and resell them at higher prices on Facebook Marketplace and generate an attractive profit.

In this case you will need to make an initial investment, and you will necessarily have to put all your eggs in one basket.

Whereas with dropshipping or memberships you could indulge in all kinds of items, here you cannot diversify. Otherwise, it goes without saying, you will lose the benefits of quantity discounts.

You have to be sure of what you’re doing and you can’t afford to make a mistake, or you’ll have a clogged warehouse and a big loss in your bank account.

My advice

1. Search for reliable wholesale suppliers
2. Assess product quality and demand before starting
3. Create a marketing and promotion strategy to attract buyers and increase sales

Pros

• Potential for high earnings if quality products are purchased at low cost
• Wide variety of products available

Cons

• Requires an initial investment to purchase products in bulk
• Need to manage inventory and shipping
• You can’t diversify
• You can’t go wrong with the product

Create and sell customized products

The latest method to earn money with Facebook Marketplace is to create and sell personalized products, such as T-shirts, mugs, blankets or posters with unique designs or messages.

The print on demand is something fantastic, in that it allows us to create any object with a graphic decided by us.

We will be able to add logos, lettering, images and so much more. The only limitation is imagination, but if you can think outside the box I am sure you will find something that can make you good money.

Logistics and printing are all taken care of by the platform we use, so you can start creating and selling at no cost.

You will pay only when the user places the order, consequently you will pay the supplier with part of the money earned without anticipating anything.

My advice

1. Develop creative and eye-catching designs that attract the attention of your target audience
2. Choose reliable and high-quality print-on-demand services to ensure customer satisfaction
3. Ride the trends and test even products that may seem absurd

Pros

• No cost to get started
• No need to manage product inventory
• Ability to offer unique and customized products

Cons

• Competition in the field of customized products is high
• Profit margins are squeezed due to production costs
• Market that tends to be clogged

How Facebook Marketplace works

Now that you know all the best opportunities to earn money with this system, we need to figure out how to start using it.

If you are subscribed to the platform, it is likely that you have already been through it and used it.

If not, below we are going to see how you have to do to put your items up for sale and earn money on this social network.

To start using Facebook Marketplace, follow these simple steps:

1. Sign in to your Facebook account
2. Open Facebook Marketplace
3. Create an insertion
4. Manage your listings and answer questions
5. Conclude sale and arrange delivery

Sign in to your Facebook account

Per accedere a Facebook Marketplace, devi avere un account Facebook.

If you don’t have one, sign up for free on the Facebook website or through the app.

You can do this using the red highlighted buttons below.

You will need to enter your first name, last name, e-mail address, date of birth and password and you will be ready to use this social immediately.

Open Facebook Marketplace

Once you are logged in, you will find the Marketplace icon in the left navigation bar, as you see from the image below.

If you are from the app instead, you will find it in the bottom menu.

Click on the icon to open the platform and start selling your items.

Create an insertion

To create an insertion, click on the “Create a New insertion” button and select the category of your product or service.

You will be able to choose from:

• Item for sale
• Vehicle for sale
• House for sale or rent

Once you click on the one that best suits your situation, you will need to enter the details of the item.

Below you see an example of the page where you will enter the data.

You will be asked to upload images, specify the price, category, condition, and a description.

Be sure to use relevant keywords to help potential buyers easily find your ad.

Manage your listings and answer questions

After posting your ad, you may receive questions or offers from interested users.

Warning: Because the system is badly made, you may receive messages containing requests such as “Is it still available?” and then not hear back from them.

This is because the message starts almost automatically when you click on certain points in the advertisement, so don’t get the bad blood.

This is normal.

On your part respond promptly and provide the additional information if necessary. Clearly if someone asks you for photos and you have already uploaded 10, don’t send them back. Tell them you can find them in the advertisement.

If he is unable to do so, he probably is not a person you will want to deal with.

You can manage all your listings and conversations directly from the “Sales” and then “My Listings” section of Facebook Marketplace.

Close the sale and arrange delivery

Once you have reached an agreement with the buyer, you will need to arrange payment and delivery of the product or service.

Facebook does not act as an intermediary, so you will have to arrange it yourself.

You can use secure payment methods such as PayPal or meet in person to exchange goods and payments.

Conclusion

Earning with Facebook Marketplace is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to generate extra income or start a business to earn money online.

You can reach millions of users in a simple and most importantly free manner.

Whether you choose to sell used products, offer local services or collaborate with other businesses, there are multiple ways to make the most of this social commerce platform.

Remember to use effective marketing strategies, provide exceptional customer service, and stay current on market trends to maximize your earnings.

Let me know if you use this system or if you plan to learn more about it to start making money with Facebook Marketplace.

Write it in the comments or email me at info@diventeromilionario.it

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