We’re excited to open Ahfiah Marketplace Feature, a simple way for service providers to showcase offers, reach more customers, and turn views into paid bookings.
What is Ahfiah Marketplace Feature?
It’s the new “promoted listings” layer on top of the Ahfiah directory. Create a service ad with photos, a clear description, and AI assistance, including pricing; obtain a shareable link for social media; track bookings from your provider dashboard.
TL;DR: More visibility → more enquiries → more bookings (and in supported locations, payments).
Why it matters
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For providers: Your work deserves to be seen. Marketplace ads put you in front of ready-to-book customers and give you a link you can use everywhere (Instagram, WhatsApp, X, websites).
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For customers: Clear service details, real signals of quality and a faster path to connect with the right pro.
Key features
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Promoted service ads: Photos, short + full descriptions, tags, city/state, and pricing notes—built for quick scanning on mobile.
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Shareable link: Each ad has a unique URL you can post across platforms and send to clients.
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Dashboard control: Manage ads, see who booked, view arrival times, and update your availability—all in one place.
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Bookings & payments (where enabled): Accept bookings through Ahfiah to reduce no-shows and secure your time.
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Post Board (Twitter-style): Start or join conversations, share tips and before/after work, and grow community trust.
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Visibility boosts: Eligible ads can be featured on home, category, and city pages to reach even more users.
How it works (quick)
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Set up your profile as a service provider through the Ahfiah Business Plus app
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Create a Marketplace ad (photos, description, service details, price notes).
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Share your link and let customers discover you.
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Manage bookings from your dashboard.
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Complete services and keep your rating high to unlock more promotion opportunities.
Built for trust
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We surface rating + review count (with a link to the source) so customers can verify credibility.
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Clear no-show and reschedule policies (when payments are enabled) keep time-wasters to a minimum.
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Simple reporting and moderation keep the marketplace clean.
Availability & roll-out
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Nigeria: Contact-first by default (call, WhatsApp, website, IG).
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Page Setup - Service Providers Can Set Up their own page, run their ads and manage conversations all on their mobile phones.
Tips for a standout ad
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Keep your title ≤ 60 characters and the short description to 120–160.
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Use bright, clear photos
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Add location and specialties (e.g., “Lash extensions • Lekki” or “Knotless braids • Warri”).
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Set expectations: prep, duration, what’s included, and any add-ons.
FAQs
Is posting free?
Yes to post. Optional featured placements may be paid.
Can I take payments through Ahfiah today?
In Nigeria, many categories are contact-first while we roll out payments. You’ll see payment options in your dashboard as they become available.
How long do ads run?
Ads have an expiry 3 Days is Free. You’ll get reminders and can extend them from your ad dashboard.
Welcome to Ahfiah Marketplace—discover, promote, and get work done.
If you’re a provider, create your first ad today and share your link. If you’re a customer, explore the directory, check Marketplace offers, and connect with trusted pros near you.