Effective 11th of November 2013, Google Trader will no longer be available for posting new listings, or reposting existing listings.
Google made this announcement some days ago saying that it would allow people to continue to post listings until November 11 and any listing posted as of that date will remain active on Google Trader until it expires.
Google Trader was set up as a free online classifieds service in 2010. It started off in Ghana and then entered the Nigerian and Kenyan markets.
Google Trader will be discontinued on December 10, 2013.
See the script for the discontinuation:
Important changes to Google Trader
For Sellers –
What is changing?
Effective 11th of November 2013, Google Trader will no longer be available for posting new listings, or reposting existing listings. You may continue to post listings untilNovember 11, and any listing posted as of that date will remain active on Google Trader until it expires.
How might this affect my current listing?
All listings posted on or before November 11, 2013 will remain active as long as they have not expired.
What happens after November 11?
You will no longer be able to post new listings, or repost existing listings. Active listings will remain on Google Trader until they reach the expiry period. Buyers will be able to view your listings and contact information while your listings remain active.
You will no longer be able to post new listings, or repost existing listings. Active listings will remain on Google Trader until they reach the expiry period. Buyers will be able to view your listings and contact information while your listings remain active.
Buyers may continue to use Google Trader to find products and services until December 10, and contact you with information you’ve provided. Google Trader will be discontinued on December 10, 2013.
How can my business continue to be online if I cannot post on Google Trader?
We encourage you to create a Google+ Business page by going tohttp://www.google.com/+/business/. A Google+ Business page is a new online home for your business on Google. It provides your business with a public identity on Google+, and it’s where you connect with customers, develop your brand, and engage your following.
We encourage you to create a Google+ Business page by going tohttp://www.google.com/+/business/. A Google+ Business page is a new online home for your business on Google. It provides your business with a public identity on Google+, and it’s where you connect with customers, develop your brand, and engage your following.
How will I benefit from a Google+ Business page?
Get found when customers are looking on Google via computer or mobile phone.
Show your customers where your business is located.
Easy way to maintain your online presence.
It is free.
Get found when customers are looking on Google via computer or mobile phone.
Show your customers where your business is located.
Easy way to maintain your online presence.
It is free.
What if I want to post listings online after November 11?
You can let customers know what products and/or services you have on your Google+ Business page. You can also find some online listings similar to Google Trader in your area by doing a search on Google with terms such as ‘free classifieds’.
You can let customers know what products and/or services you have on your Google+ Business page. You can also find some online listings similar to Google Trader in your area by doing a search on Google with terms such as ‘free classifieds’.
What if I need help or have more questions?
Send an email to trader_operations@google.com.
To get help with setting up your Google+ Business page, go to: http://goo.gl/V8CU7Y
Send an email to trader_operations@google.com.
To get help with setting up your Google+ Business page, go to: http://goo.gl/V8CU7Y
For Buyers –
What is changing?
You may continue to use Google Trader to find products and services until December 10, and contact the seller with information they’ve provided. Google Trader will be discontinued on December 10, 2013.
You may continue to use Google Trader to find products and services until December 10, and contact the seller with information they’ve provided. Google Trader will be discontinued on December 10, 2013.
How do I find products and services online after December 10?
You may search for Google Trader sellers on Google+ by going to http://www.google.com/+ and entering the name of the seller or their business in the search bar.
You can find some online listings similar to Google Trader in your area by doing a search on Google with terms such as ‘free classifieds.’
You can find providers of specific products and services in your area by doing a search on Google with the name of the product or service you’re looking for.
You may search for Google Trader sellers on Google+ by going to http://www.google.com/+ and entering the name of the seller or their business in the search bar.
You can find some online listings similar to Google Trader in your area by doing a search on Google with terms such as ‘free classifieds.’
You can find providers of specific products and services in your area by doing a search on Google with the name of the product or service you’re looking for.
What if I need help or have more questions?
Send an email to trader_operations@google.com.
Send an email to trader_operations@google.com.
