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Muamat Frequently Asked Questions & Users Guide
Important Questions About Posting An Ad:
Common Ad Posting Problems:
Questions About Ads on The Site:
General Questions:
Do I need a registration to post an Ad?
No, you do not need to register to post an Ad on muamat. Simply follow the
instructions on the ad posting page to post your Ad.
How can I post an Ad?
Posting an Ad is completely free. And there is no charge if you sell your item
on muamat. The site is totally free, no strings attached! Posting is easy.
Simply follow the instructions given below:
- Click "Post Ad" in the left side of all Muamat pages.
- Chose your desired location (if on the main page) and desired category for
your Ad.
- Enter a title, price (if applicable), location, and description. You have
the option to upload up to four photos.
- Then enter your email address and click the "Post Now" button.
- Finally, check your email for a message from Muamat. Click the "Post
Confirmation" link in that email and your Ad will appear on the site.
How can I include images in my Ad?
When you are on the "Post Ad" or "Edit Ad" page, click the "Browse..." button
which appears under the Upload Pictures. Select a picture file from your
computer's hard disk and click "OK". The picture will then be uploaded and
attached to your Ad. You can add up to four images with your Ad . Pictures with
gif, jpeg, pjpeg, and png extensions are allowed. Adding a picture with your Ad
is highly recommended because a picture is worth a thousand words, so including
one or more with your Ad will increase your chance of getting several replies.
Can I use HTML tags or URLs in my ads?
Muamat does not allow HTML or linkable URLs in Ads on the site. When you create
your Ad's description, you select the font, text size, and other ways of adding
emphasis. When adding a URL to your listing, it should be for purposes of
providing additional information about the specific item or service offered in
the Ad. Additionally, you can provide a link to a checkout tool on your personal
web site to complete a transaction.
How can I increase the chance of getting a good response to
my Ad?
To increase the chance of getting a good response, follow these simple and
recommended tips:
- You should include one or more pictures in your Ad.
- You should make the title and description of your Ad as detailed as
possible. For example, when selling a product include its brand, model number,
condition, and features.
- If you are flexible on price, state that you will accept "best offer".
- You should make it easy for buyer to pick up the item; let them know where
the item is located and when you will be available.
- Tell your friends about Muamat. The more people who use Muamat, the more
responses you will get!
How can I post an Ad in multiple cities?
Muamat is specifically designed for local trading. We have not provided any
feature to enable you to post your Ad in multiple cities simultaneously. Please
post your Ad in the city – or closest city – where you or your item is located.
Why am I getting an error about unsupported HTML when I
try to post an Ad?
This error often occurs if you compose your Ad in another program and then try
to copy and paste it into the Ad contents box. To avoid this error, first paste
the Ad's contents into Notepad and then copy and paste it from there into the Ad
contents box. If you are encountering this error and are not pasting into the
edit box, then please
report
the bug to us and be sure to let us know what web browser you are using.
Why am I getting an error about banned words when I try to
post a new Ad?
First make sure the contents of your Ad do not violate our
posting policy. If your Ad does not violate our posting policy, then check
the Ad and eliminate potentially offensive language. If you are still having
trouble,
contact us with the title and description of your Ad and we will help you
identify and remove the banned words.
Why am I being told that I posted too many Ads today?
There is a limit of 50 Ads per person per day. This restriction is in place to
prevent users from "spamming" the site. If you would like to post more than 50
Ads per day, please
contact
us.
Why have I not received a confirmation email?
If you have not received your confirmation email, first check any "Bulk" or
"Junk" email folders in your mailbox to see if the confirmation email from
Muamat was sent there. If you still can't find the email,
click
here to get the confirmation email resent to you.
Why was my Ad removed from the site?
There are several reasons why an Ad may have been removed from the site
including:
- The Ad violated our
posting policy.
- Users flagged the Ad as being spam or offensive.
- The Ad was posted with inappropriate language .
- The Ad expired automatically after 90 days of it is being posted.
How long do Ads last on the site?
Ads are automatically removed from the site after 90 days being posted. You can
however remove your Ad from the site at any time or repost it after it has
expired using the steps described above.
How can I edit, repost or delete my Ad from the site?
Find your "Posting Confirmation" email from Muamat that you got when you posted
your Ad on the site. This email will have links to edit or delete your Ad. If
you've lost or deleted this email,
click
here to contact us with your e-mail address used to post the Ad and the Ad
number.
How do I complete a transaction using Muamat?
Muamat should only be used to complete local transactions. If you are buying or
selling a product, the transaction should take place in person at a location
decided upon by both parties. This way you can avoid shipping charges, exchange
rates, and most importantly, minimize the risk of fraud.
How can I report any scam emails I receive?
If you get any suspicious emails from Muamat users, please
contact
us immediately. Remember that the best protection from scams is to buy and
sell with people in your own city. And, as always, if something sounds too good
to be true, then it probably is.
How can I contact the poster of an Ad?
Replying to an Ad is completely free. To contact the poster of an Ad, use the
form provided on the footer side of the Ad page. Enter your name, email address
and a message. Then type in the verification number and click the "Send" button.
The Ad poster will get the message sent to them by email and will respond to you
directly via email.
Are Ads screened before they go on the site?
Unfortunately, we can't manually screen Ads since we get thousands of Ads posted
on the site each day. If you see an Ad that looks to be Spam, Offensive,
Miscategorized, or Illegal please flag it by clicking on the link on the top
right side of the Ad page.
What should I do if I see an Ad that I think is spam,
offensive, miscategorized or illegal?
If you see an Ad which you think is illegal, prohibited or otherwise a bad fit
for the Muamat site, please flag it by clicking one of the flag links found near
the top right of an Ad's page. If you want to contact us about these types of
Ads, Please be sure to include the Ad number whenever you contact us. The Ad
number can be found at the top left side of the Ad.
What is flagging and how does it help the community?
Since the Muamat team can not review the thousands of ads posted each day, our
flagging tools enable the hundreds of thousands of Muamat users that visit the
site each month to identify Ads that do not belong on the site. Once an Ad has
enough flags, the Muamat team will act quickly to remove it. An Ad can be
flagged for Spam, Miscategorized, Offensive, No longer current or Illegal. Use
the links found on the Ad page in the upper right corner to flag an Ad.
What recourse do I have if my transaction has gone bad or if
I have been defrauded?
If you feel that your transaction with another Muamat user has gone bad or you
have been cheated by a fraudulent Ad on the site, please
let us
know about it. If appropriate, you should contact the police to pursue
criminal charges. Remember to trade locally and transact in-person to reduce the
risk that your transaction will "go bad".
Does Muamat offer any type of mediation between buyers and
sellers?
Muamat is a local platform to connect buyers and sellers. All transactions and
the details of the transactions are completed between the two parties. At no
time does Muamat get involved in these details or the transaction itself. We do
not offer any types of verification of who a person is. If you have any
questions or concerns about a transaction please contact the other party
directly and do your best to resolve the situation between the two of you. If
you feel you have been defrauded, contact your local police department.
What is Muamat?
Muamat is a free, person-to-person local community classified site. You can use
the site to post and find Ads for electronics, furniture, jobs, cars, pets,
services, housing and much more. Muamat is simple to use, local, free, and lots
of fun!
Is Muamat really free?
Yes, Muamat is completely free. This includes both posting an Ad and replying to
an Ad. You will not be charged if your item sells through a posting on Muamat.
If you want to make your Ad featured or want to extend the time period for your
add, then you can pay a nominal amount.
Why isn't there a Muamat for the city I live in?
If you think there should be a Muamat site for the city you live in, then please
send us your feedback e-mail
What are "cookies" and why must they be enabled?
"Cookies" are small bits of text stored on your computer that are sent to our
web site to identify you from other visitors. We use cookies for a variety of
purposes such as remembering what city you live in, storing your saved ads,
remembering your preferences and more. Please check your browser settings and
make sure cookies are enabled when visiting Muamat.
How do I report a bug I have encountered with the site?
If you encounter a bug when using Muamat, please
contact
us and tell us:
- The web page address that the bug occurred on.
- Anything you did that could have caused the bug.
- What web browser, operating system, and Internet service provider you use.
How do I suggest a new feature?
We're constantly adding new features based upon the feedback. Please use the
contact
us to provide us your feedback about adding the new features at our site.
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