Have you been using photos to make your listings pop? In a recent blog post, we shared the benefits of adding pictures and video to the items or skills you’ve put up for swap and now we've set out to add even more visual appeal to your barter experience. "Window Shopping" on Swapsity If you love...
Calling all beer and barter enthusiasts! Martin Provost is about to offer up a swap that’ll tempt your taste buds. The Swapsity member just got one swap closer to the eco-friendly sports car of his dreams by trading an electric guitar with the co-founder of an organic brewery. In return, Martin...
Every April 22, we collectively celebrate our environment but it’s what we do the other 364 days of the year that truly honours Earth Day. Today marks an occasion meant to inspire awareness and appreciation for Mother Earth, reminding everyone to conserve, preserve and save our planet. With a...
Need a little help getting organized? In our last post on de-cluttering, professional organizer and Swapsity member Jeremy Greer helped us shed some light on the psychology of clutter. Now Jeremy is back to share his top 10 tips for getting organized this spring! Tip #1: Instead of organizing...
It was an exchange of art and energy for Swapsity members Tori and SherDoc. The pair met at a church to swap a reflexology super session from SherDoc for one of Tori’s painting, which SherDoc plans to give to his best friend as a housewarming gift. It was a successful exchange for both—and...
It’s been another amazing week for Martin Provost. In our last update, we told you about Martin Provost sharing his mission to barter his way to an eco-friendly sports car with television audiences across Canada and now he’s ready to make his fourth trade! He got a little closer to his barter...
Our latest barter tip highlighted the benefits of adding photos to your swap listings. Sharing photographs of the items and services you have up for swap is a powerful way to attract more interest. If a fellow swapper is able to see several photos of a couch, car or piece of clothing, it’s...
It’s estimated that an average household has more than $2,000 worth of unwanted items. Imagine all that clutter! Whether it’s an impulsive purchase we can’t return or something we’ve outgrown, letting go of unwanted things can be tough. To figure out why de-cluttering is so difficult...
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to swap listings. How often do you get something online without seeing a picture of it first? Bartering on Swapsity is no different. One of the best ways to attract attention to your listing is to add a visual element...
Martin Provost has come a long way since joining forces with Swapsity two weeks ago. His fame was turned up a notch when his swap quest was featured on Thursday night’s CTV Ottawa evening news and then on Canada AM last week. Martin is totally thrilled by the experience. His enthusiasm is...
