How to Make Money Selling on Uniimall (Side Hustle University Edition - 2023)

HOW TO MAKE MONEY SELLING ON UNIIMALL 

In this article, we will be explaining in detail how to sell on Uniimall to make money. We will be looking at what Uniimall is really about, why you should promote or advertise your products on Uniimall, and the right way on how to sell on Uniimall to make money.

Many people think selling products or items is not profitable on Uniimall and this is because they are not getting sales from their customers. Customers barely see the advert and those that see it do not really buy. Some even say Uniimall is a total waste of time.

They do not know that selling items on Uniimall is not just about posting what you sell. It is about the way you go about it. Read this article to the end to get the steps.

What is Uniimall?

Uniimall is a website platform that allows university students to buy and sell for free. One can say its of the likes of jiji and tonaton,  but uniimall is purposely created for university students and people around university campuses. It hosts about 12 schools and over 15 thousand students who are either buying or selling. It is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell anything ranging from fashion items, already cooked meals, phone accessories and more.

How does Uniimall Works?

The way Uniimall works is that it allows you to create an account with verification. After this is done successfully, you can now proceed to choose the category of product you want to sell, upload pictures and describe what the product is all about.

After this, you will add your phone number and mail for easy and fast communication between you and your customers. That all. At the end of the account opening on Uniimall you will be able to sell fast through the high rate of people looking for products to buy on the platform.

How many schools does Uniimall host?

Many people think Uniimall is just restricted to their schools alone but this is not true

As at the time of writing this article Uniimall is only available in:

1. Accra Technical University. (ATU)

2. Akenten Appiah –Menka University. (AAMUSTED)

3. Central University

4. Ghana Institute of Journalism. (GIJ)

5. Ho Technical University (HTU)

6. Koforidua  Technical University.(KTU)

7. Kumasi Technical University. (KsTU)

8. University for Development Studies. (UDS).

9. University of Cape Coast. (UCC)

10. University of Education,Winneba. (UEW)

11. University of Energy and Natural Resources. (UENR)

12. University of Ghana. (UG)

13.University of Health and Allied Science. (UHAS)

14. University of Professional Studies. (UPSA) 

15. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Benefits of Using Uniimall.

There are many benefits in using Uniimall to sell products and services. However, the major benefits are.

1. Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

If you properly post goods and services on Uniimall and these products are searched on Google your Uniimall account will show up on Google’s search results. This means that with this customers even outside Uniimall can locate you easily.

2. Communication and Message Features.

Another reason Uniimall is a unique classified ads website for students is the communication and message features it has. As a seller on Uniimall you can directly communicate with your buyers without the interference of any third party. This is not common with other online market place like  Jumia.

3. Selling of Any Products.

This is the biggest advantage of using Uniimall. You can sell any product on Uniimall whether it is new or  old. Uniimall will not restrict you.

4. Free Account Opening.

While other online marketplaces in Ghana are charging directly or indirectly to sell goods and services on their platform, Uniimall allows you to create and sell on their platform for free.

How much does it Cost to Sell on Uniimall?

This is the best advantage you can have as a seller on Uniimall. Like I said earlier, Uniimall is hundred percent free to both sellers and buyers. You do not need to pay Uniimall a service charge or commission to sell products on Uniimall platform. Anyone that is telling you to bring a certain amount of money to help you create an account or sell on Uniimall all in the name of service charge is lying to you.

How to Make Money Selling on Uniimall.

Here are the steps on how to sell on Uniimall fast.

1. Create a Uniimall Account

This is the first step to sell on Uniimall.  The first step to creating an account with Uniimall is to visit their website. uniimall.com

2. Fill the Register Forms

Registration of your Gmail address  is very important on Uniimall. However, you can register manually and then click on the register button.you will receive a confirmation mail so as to activate your account

3. Upload a Profile Picture

Although this is not really important when setting up an account on Uniimall, it creates a level of trust when your customers know what you look like. It makes them convinced that they can buy from you. 

5. Listing Products to Sell on Uniimall

It is necessary to list your product or service appropriately on Uniimall. This helps Uniimall to understand your product and how they can easily promote it.

1. Click on blue plus + button. 

The ‘blue plus +’ is accessible on any area of the Uniimall page. All you need to do is to look for it and click it.

2. Select a Category

I once made this mistake when I was trying to sell on Uniimall last month, and due to this, customers and buyers were unable to locate my profile. So it is very crucial you select the right category for your product. For example, if you are selling clothes, make sure the category you choose is the clothing category. If you are selling laptops, make sure you choose the laptops and computers category.

3. Fill in Details. 

You will fill in details like title, description, price, and other relevant information about your product, like color and size, on the next page. Do not skip this page for any reason as it plays a vital role in the visibility of your product on and off the Uniimall website.

4. Upload an Image.

Customers need to be able to know what your products look like. It convinces them to buy. At this stage, you should snap a clear picture of the product you want to sell and upload it. Uniimall allows you to upload three pictures. You can snap the products in different sizes and colors just to display varieties on your Uniimall profile.

5. Select your school.

This section cannot be avoided because it shows your customers where they are buying from. Selecting a school is good for your profile as it helps people in your location to find you easily.

6. Submit your Product Listing.

After all this is done, you should click on 'Submit listing'. It is important to note that all products listed on Uniimall are first subjected to review. This is to make sure Uniimall sellers comply with the rules and regulations of Uniimall. And the sellers are not allowed to sell stolen, harmful, and contraband products. So, if you are planning to sell all these on the website, your profile will be taken down.

Conclusion

After following all the steps I have mentioned above, and you abide by the rules and regulations, you will be certified as a seller on Uniimall. When buyers search for your product and they like your profile, they will click on it. If they like what they see, they will contact you and start buying.