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Start Selling on Instagram Today
What? You can sell on Instagram?
Yes! There are many ways to monetize your Instagram. Through your own website, sponsorships. But what I will be talking about is direct peer to peer sales.
How does selling on Instagram work?
1.Well, first have something to sell
2. Post a picture of said item, with a clear photo and a clean background.
3. Post a good description, describing said item. I think it really helps to tell a story of where the item came from. Its history. It gets people engaged with your posts. You want a “hook” so people will comment.
4. Have people direct message you on Instagram wanting to buy it
5.Reply with your PayPal address and amount for item
6.Wait for the money
7.Print label off PayPal after being paid
8. Mark claimed on the Instagram post so others know its sold
9.Send
It is best to send the item as soon as possible. You want people to think you are a professional and to come back to you.
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