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Previewing Your Ad Before Publishing \u2013 What Buyers Will See on markto.ch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

markto.ch lets you preview your ad exactly as it will appear to buyers before you publish it. This step helps catch typos, missing photos, unclear descriptions, or wrong contact settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Preview Your Ad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Start creating or editing an ad<\/strong>
    Log in \u2192 click \u201cAnzeige aufgeben\u201d \/ \u201cPost Ad\u201d (or edit an existing one in \u201cMeine Anzeigen\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fill in all fields<\/strong>
    Title, description, price, category, location, photos, condition, contact details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Find the preview button<\/strong>
    At the bottom of the form (usually near \u201cVer\u00f6ffentlichen\u201d \/ \u201cPublish\u201d):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    • Look for \u201cVorschau\u201d<\/strong> \/ \u201cPreview\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Or \u201cAnzeige anzeigen wie K\u00e4ufer sie sehen\u201d<\/strong> \/ \u201cView as buyer would see\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Click it \u2192 opens a new tab or window showing the ad exactly as it will look live.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      1. What the preview shows buyers<\/strong>
        The preview displays the public view<\/strong> \u2014 identical to what anyone browsing markto.ch sees (logged in or not). It includes:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        • Title<\/strong> (big and bold at top)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Price<\/strong> (prominently shown)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Photos<\/strong> (in gallery\/carousel, first photo as main image)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Description<\/strong> (full text, line breaks preserved)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Item details<\/strong> (condition, brand, year, size, etc. \u2014 as filled)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Location<\/strong> (city\/region you selected)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Contact options<\/strong> (only what you chose to show):\n
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          • Phone number (if you checked \u201canzeigen\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • WhatsApp button\/link (if added)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \u201cNachricht senden\u201d \/ \u201cSend message\u201d button (platform form)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Email (if visible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Seller info<\/strong> (your username or first name, join date if shown)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ad metadata<\/strong> (posted date, views counter placeholder, \u201cNeu\u201d \/ \u201cNew\u201d badge if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Category & subcategory<\/strong> (breadcrumbs at top) Important:<\/strong> The preview does not<\/strong> show:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Your full email or hidden phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Any private notes or drafts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Real-time view counts or favorites (those appear after publishing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            1. After previewing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • Go back to edit \u2192 fix anything (photos, text, price, contact settings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Preview again until perfect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • When ready \u2192 click \u201cVer\u00f6ffentlichen\u201d<\/strong> \/ \u201cPublish\u201d<\/strong> (or schedule for later if desired).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Quick Checklist Before Hitting Publish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Title clear and specific?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • First photo attractive and well-lit?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Description honest + detailed (condition, defects, what\u2019s included)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Price realistic?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Contact method matches your preference (e.g. WhatsApp only)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Location correct (helps local buyers find you)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • No typos or formatting issues?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Previewed and happy with how it looks to strangers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  A good preview saves you from editing after publishing (which can confuse early viewers) and helps your ad stand out in searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Preview every time \u2014 it\u2019s your last chance to make a strong first impression to buyers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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