Tangerang, Kartunet - In this digital age, it's not difficult to find buyers for the used items you want to sell. One popular marketplace for selling used goods is olx.co.id. In this module, you will learn how to utilize the free facilities offered by this site, formerly known as Toko Bagus.
A Glimpse into olx.co.id
olx.co.id is one of Indonesia's popular marketplace websites. Launched in 2005 as tokobagus.com, it later changed its name to berniaga.com in 2009, and finally became olx.co.id in 2014. The basic format of OLX is similar to newspaper classifieds. Users can register as members, then publish short ads, and visitors interested in the ads can contact the advertiser. On olx.co.id, you can not only buy and sell used goods. New products and services can also be advertised on olx.co.id. Various categories, from fashion, electronics, property, automotive, food, and gadgets, are available on olx.co.id. Furthermore, categorization based on location down to the city level makes it even easier to search for a product based on its geographical location.
Simulating OLX.co.id Usage with Visually Impaired Methods
This practice session will use the Internet Explorer browser and the NVDA screen reader. The scenario is that you want to sell a used mobile phone, and you decide to advertise it on olx.co.id. The steps to follow are as follows.
Preparing the Item to be Sold
The most important thing to make your ad attractive to potential buyers is a photo of the product you want to sell. Ask for help from a sighted person to get good photos. "Good" here means the object is clearly visible, the image is bright and not blurry, and it's taken from several angles. Clear and complete pictures will make potential buyers confident in their purchase.
Creating an Account on OLX.co.id
- Go to www.olx.co.id
- Press the up/down arrow to find "my account," then press enter.
- A login page will appear. Since you don't have an account yet, find the "register" link and press enter.
- Additionally, there are options to log in with Facebook or a Google account.
- To move between fields, please press the tab key or the up/down arrow.
- Enter the email address and password you will use on OLX.
- Check the box for the agreement requested by OLX. Once done, press enter on the "register" button.
- The following message will appear: "Now you just need to activate your account!"
- Check the email you used for registration, open the email from OLX, and click the provided link to activate your account.
- Done. You can now log in to olx.co.id with the username (email address) and password you created.
Posting a New Ad on OLX.co.id
- Go back to "my account" on www.olx.co.id
- On the login page, enter the registered email as your username and the password created for your OLX account.
- You will be directed to the list of ads you have created. Since you just created an account, the ad list will be empty. Please navigate using the arrow keys or the tab button.
- Find the "Post Ad" link, then press enter to start publishing a new ad.
- A form with several input fields will appear. Please find the "Ad Title" field, press enter on the edit box if it's not already in edit mode.
- Write a short but attractive ad title. For example, "Smooth-performing Xiaomi 4A Smartphone".
- Press tab then press space to open the available ad categories.
- Navigate to the bottom of the page, and you will find a list of ad categories as links. Select the available categories until you reach the most specific one. For example, first select "Electronics and Gadgets," then select "Mobile Phones," and choose the brand of the phone, for instance, "Xiaomi."
- Then enter your desired price. Avoid listing unreasonable prices, such as too expensive or too cheap.
- Select the condition of the item being sold, such as new, used, or reconditioned.
- Then, in the description field, provide a brief explanation of the ad you are creating. For example, engine specifications, advantages, features, and any shortcomings or defects if present. Remember, buyers prefer honest sellers and items that match the description.
- Next, there is a field to upload photos. Upload product photos that can make buyers even more interested in the item you are selling. One photo is acceptable, but more photos from various angles are better.
- Then there will be several contact fields for you as the seller. If necessary, fill in all available communication channels, such as phone, SMS, WhatsApp, and BBM, to make it easier for potential buyers to contact you.
- Once finished, click save. Then wait a maximum of 1 x 24 hours until OLX reviews your ad and grants approval.
It's not difficult to post an ad on a marketplace site like OLX, is it? Once your ad is published, you just need to wait on your phone for potential buyers interested in your product. If no one contacts you within 2 x 24 hours, try evaluating the ad you created. Perhaps the title isn't appealing enough, the description is unclear, the photos look blurry, or you might have entered your contact information incorrectly. So, go ahead, get creative, and start earning money from the internet. (DPM)