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Seller Best Practices

Follow these guidelines to maximize sales, build trust with buyers, and grow your wholesale business on WholesaleKenya

Product Photography

Do's

  • Use natural daylight for clear, bright photos
  • Show the full bale from multiple angles
  • Include close-up shots of fabric quality
  • Show sample items from inside the bale

Don'ts

  • Use blurry or dark photos
  • Use stock images or images from other sellers
  • Over-edit photos that misrepresent the product
  • Upload very small or low-resolution images

Pricing Strategy

Do's

  • Research competitor prices on the platform
  • Factor in your costs, shipping, and the 5% commission
  • Offer introductory discounts for new listings
  • Use tiered pricing for bulk orders

Don'ts

  • Price too far above market rates
  • Change prices too frequently
  • Hide additional fees from buyers
  • Undercut competitors unsustainably

Product Listings

Do's

  • Write clear, detailed descriptions with weight and contents
  • Always specify the origin country and quality grade
  • Set accurate stock quantities
  • Categorize products correctly (clothing, shoes, bedding, etc.)

Don'ts

  • Use misleading product names or descriptions
  • List the same product multiple times
  • Leave out important details like weight or grade
  • List products you don't have in stock

Order Fulfillment

Do's

  • Acknowledge orders within 24 hours
  • Package bales securely for transport
  • Update order status at each stage promptly
  • Communicate delays proactively to buyers

Don'ts

  • Ignore or delay order responses
  • Ship different products than what was ordered
  • Mark orders as shipped before they actually are
  • Cancel orders repeatedly without good reason

Customer Communication

Do's

  • Respond to messages within a few hours
  • Be professional, friendly, and helpful
  • Provide accurate shipping timelines
  • Follow up after delivery to ensure satisfaction

Don'ts

  • Use aggressive or rude language
  • Ignore buyer questions or complaints
  • Share personal contact info outside the platform
  • Promise what you cannot deliver

Building Your Reputation

Do's

  • Encourage satisfied buyers to leave reviews
  • Maintain consistent product quality
  • Resolve disputes fairly and quickly
  • Keep your shop profile complete and up-to-date

Don'ts

  • Ask for fake reviews or offer incentives for reviews
  • Argue publicly with buyers over disputes
  • Neglect your shop profile or product images
  • Sell counterfeit or prohibited items

Pro Tips

Insider tips from our top-performing sellers

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Upload at least 3 images per product β€” buyers trust listings with more photos

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Products with Grade A marked and clear origin info sell 40% faster

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Sellers who respond to messages within 2 hours get 3x more orders

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Running a 10% discount on your first week brings in loyal repeat buyers

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Complete your full shop profile (logo, description, location) to get the Verified badge faster

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Use the Seller Dashboard analytics to identify your best-performing products

Ready to Apply These Tips?

Head to your Seller Dashboard and start optimizing your shop

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