What are boosts?
Paid promotion that puts your listing at the top of search, category, and home-page results.
A boost is an optional paid promotion you can add to a listing to give it priority placement.
What you get
| Boost level | Where it shows | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hot | Pinned to top of category page | 7 days |
| Top | Featured slot on home page + category top | 14 days |
| Premium | Both above + included in our weekly social-media roundup | 30 days |
A small ⚡ icon appears on boosted listings so buyers know it's promoted.
When to boost
- Time-sensitive items — you're emigrating in 6 weeks and need to sell the bike
- Higher-value listings — extra exposure justifies the spend
- New listings without traction — push it into more eyeballs in the first week
- Renewing a stale listing — combine a renewal with a boost for a second wind
When NOT to boost
- Low-value items where the boost cost outweighs the margin
- Items that are already at the top of search for their category
- Listings with bad photos or vague descriptions — fix those first (see Listing best practices)
How to boost
- Go to /account → My Listings
- Click the Boost button on any active listing
- Pick a level
- Pay via Stitch (card or Instant EFT)
- The boost is active immediately
Pricing
See Boost pricing for current rates. We adjust pricing periodically as the platform grows.