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Help: Finding your ad

If you can’t find your ad on tradingpost.com.au, how will buyers find it?

Searching for your ad is a great way to help ensure that relevant buyers will come across it easily.

Think like a buyer

  • Finding your ad
    Try entering words you wrote in your ad into the Search or look in the category you selected when you created your ad. Read how to search to find out what ways you can search for an item on tradingpost.com.au.
  • Will buyers know what you’re selling?
    Once you see your ad in the search results along with other ads, check that it’s absolutely clear from the title what it is you’re selling. Buyers may be more likely to check out an ad that has a plain, concise title than one with a quirky yet ambiguous title.
  • Make changes to your ad
    If you can’t find your ad or you don’t think the title works, sign in to Ad Tools® and make changes the title and description of your online ad to make better use of keywords. See editing your ad.

Common questions

  • Can I change the category my ad is listed in?
    No. However, you can you can improve your title and short description by entering better key words (words that users will look for) specific to the type of item you’re selling.
  • When will my changes be published?
    Changes to your online ad appear within minutes. See editing your ad for details on how to change your print ad.


Another question?

If your enquiry has not been answered in our help pages or FAQs, please contact Trading Post Online Support.

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