Gone are the days when you gats wait for market day or beg middlemen. With your phone and data, you fit sell your cassava, yam, tomatoes, catfish, eggs — anything — to people for town or even other states!
Selling online:
- Increases your reach
- Cuts off greedy middlemen
- Helps you get better prices
- Builds customer trust
✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Sell on Facebook & WhatsApp
📷 1. Take Clean and Clear Photos
People buy with their eyes first. Use your phone to snap your produce with:
- Good lighting
- Clean background
- Clear packaging (if any)
E.g. fresh tomatoes inside basket or garri in sealed bag.
📝 2. Write a Simple But Catchy Caption
Include:
- Name of the item
- Price
- Location
- Quantity available
- Contact number
Example:
Fresh catfish available for sale 🐟
Size: 1kg to 1.5kg
Price: ₦1,200 per kg
Location: Akwa Ibom, we deliver to Abuja too!
Call/WhatsApp: 08163126587German Shepherd dog available for sale
Age: 3 to 4 Months old
Price: ₦100000
Location: Abuja, we deliver to you too!
Call/WhatsApp: 08163126587
📱 3. Post on Facebook Marketplace & Groups
Go to:
- Facebook Marketplace and list your produce
- Join local Facebook groups like:
- “Abuja Buy and Sell”
- “Farm Produce Market Nigeria”
- “Lagos Fresh Food Delivery”
Then post regularly.
📲 4. Use WhatsApp Status
Your WhatsApp status na your mini showroom.
Post:
- Daily updates of what you have
- Short videos showing delivery or packaging
- Feedback from happy buyers
Let friends, family, and contacts help you reshare.
💬 5. Create WhatsApp Broadcast List
Instead of group, use Broadcast to send updates to customers who saved your number.
Sample message:
Good morning!
Fresh eggs available today — ₦2,300 per crate
Free delivery if you buy 5+
Reply to order. Thanks 🙏
🤝 6. Offer Payment on Delivery or Pay Before Delivery
- For new customers: allow payment on delivery (within your area)
- For far deliveries: ask for deposit before sending
Always keep proof of payment and delivery.
📦 7. Package Well and Deliver Fast
- Use branded or clean packaging
- Deliver what you advertised
- Use dispatch rider or local transporters
If you keep it real, your customers go refer you.
📌 Pro Tip from Npower Farmers:
We dey help connect farmers with buyers directly — both retail and bulk buyers.
If you want help with:
- Designing your product flyers
- Setting up a WhatsApp Business profile
- Creating Facebook Ad to promote your produce
👉 Visit: https://npowerfarmers.ng
🦃 Update: Foreign Turkeys Still Available!
Strong foreign turkeys still dey for:
- Resale business
- Poultry startup
- Festive meat
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💡 Moral of the Day:
If market no come to you, use your phone reach market! Na smart hustle dey win for this digital age.