Q: Do I have to register to use the site?
A: No. You can browse and search ads without registering. You should still register, to save time, as the site will remember various preferences for you. If you want to create ads, you will need to register. Registration is FREE.

Pricing and Payment

Q: How Much Do Ads Cost?
A: Please visit our Pricing Page for a complete list of ad prices and packages.

Q: How Long Does an Ad Run?
A: The number of days the ad(s) run depend on the ad package you purchase. It can range from 30 days to 365 days.

Creating and Managing Ads

Q: Do I Have to Register to Create Ads?
A: Yes. You must be a registered user to create ads. Registration is free.

Q: How do I get the most out of my ad?
A: Title your ad wisely. "For Sale Cheap" might seem like a good idea, but anyone browsing ad titles won't have any idea what your ad is selling, and may not be adventurous to click it to find out. "Used SWF 1501c Embroidery Machine For Sale, Like New, Includes Software" not only gives a lot of info about the item for sale, it also uses many words that people would type into a search, either here on EmbroideryTrader or perhaps on Google. Search engines will list and rank your ad's page based on what your ad's title says.

Q: I created an ad, but it does not show up in search results. Why?
A: You need to run your ad. Go to My Account and click on Run ad to the left of the ad you wish to run. The system will ask for your credit card information, and your ad will run as soon as your payment is processed.

Q: I sold my stuff. How do I stop my ad from running?
A: From the My Account page, click on the Stop link to the left of the ad.

Q: What Category Should I Put My Ad In?
A: If you don't see a category listed, choose other.

Q: What region should I put my ad in?
A: The region you live in. By default the region will be the region you specified on your profile when you registered, but you can change this at any time.

Q: Will my ad be visible in other regions?
A: Yes. All ads are visible in any region. The system will, however, always show a person ads in their region first, then ads from outside their region.

Privacy

Q: I don't want my name, phone number or email address to appear on your site. What should I do?
A: You can have all your personal information remain private. Update your personal privacy preferences from the My Account page.

Q: If all my information is private how can a buyer contact me?
A: When your ad appears, instead of showing your contact information the following appears: "This seller has chosen to remain private. You may contact this seller anonymous via email by clicking here." The prospective buyer completes an on-line form and the system sends you an email without revealing your information to the prospective buyer.

Q: What is your privacy policy?
A: See Privacy Policy for details.

Regions

Q: How Do Regions Work?
A: EmbroideryTrader.com covers the U.S. All states and any city with a population of 100,000 or more is listed as a region. When you register or create ads, you select a region. When you browse ads, ads in your region will be shown first. When you search for ads, ads in your region will be shown first.

Q: I don't see my city listed. What region should I choose?
A: Choose the city closest to you or the state you live in.

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