# Best Practices Learn how to use Resellify safely and effectively to maximize your reselling success while minimizing risks. ## General Automation Safety ### Golden Rules {% hint style="warning" %} **Remember:** While Resellify makes automation easy, you're still responsible for following marketplace terms of service and using the tool responsibly. {% endhint %} **1. Start Slow** * Begin with small task batches (5-10 items) * Gradually increase as you gain confidence * Monitor results and Depop account health **2. Use Realistic Settings** * Don't try to automate too much too fast * Start with smaller limits (24 likes, specific product selections) * Vary your automation patterns * Trust Resellify's built-in safety delays **3. Monitor Your Account** * Check for warnings from Depop * Watch for unusual behavior or restrictions * Stop automation if you notice issues **4. Respect the Platform** * Follow Depop's terms of service * Don't spam or harass users * Be a good community member *** ## Task-Specific Best Practices ### Bump Items **Recommended Usage:** * **Frequency:** 2-3 times per day * **Selection:** Bump all items or select specific ones * **Timing:** Morning (8-10am), Lunch (12-2pm), Evening (6-8pm) * **Maintain Order:** Keep enabled to preserve item arrangement **Tips:** * ✅ Leave product selection empty to bump all items * ✅ Or select specific items for targeted bumping * ✅ Keep maintain order enabled to preserve organization * ✅ Run 2-3 times daily for best visibility * ❌ Don't bump excessively (more than 4-5 times per day) * ❌ Don't run bump tasks back-to-back **Auto-Bump (Pro):** * Start with 12-hour intervals (conservative) * Available intervals: 1h, 3h, 6h, 12h, 24h * Monitor for any Depop warnings * Adjust frequency based on results *** ### Relist Items **When to Relist:** * Items listed for 30+ days * Items that haven't sold despite bumping * Items that need a fresh start in the algorithm **Best Practices:** * ✅ Take screenshots before relisting * ✅ Select items strategically (not all at once) * ✅ Relist during peak browsing hours * ✅ Wait 24+ hours before relisting same item again * ❌ Don't relist items with active offers * ❌ Don't relist items with ongoing conversations *** ### Like Products **Smart Liking Strategy:** * **Limit:** Start with 24 products per run * **Frequency:** 2-3 sessions per day * **Timing:** Spread throughout the day * **Types:** Use regular "Like Products" or "Like by Keyword" for targeting **Tips:** * ✅ Use "Like by Keyword" with niche-specific terms * ✅ Start with limit of 24, increase to 48-72 gradually * ✅ Like products from users who might buy from you * ❌ Don't max out at 96 products immediately * ❌ Don't run excessive like sessions (keep to 2-3 per day) **Like User Products:** * Search and select specific users to target * Likes all products from that user's shop * Great for engaging potential customers or similar sellers *** ### Follow Users **Effective Following:** * **Follow Buyers:** Automatically targets active purchasers * **Copy Followers/Following:** Search and select users to copy from * **Target:** Users with 100-10k followers (engaged audience) * **Frequency:** 2-3 times per day **Tips:** * ✅ Use "Copy Following/Followers" to target engaged audiences * ✅ Follow buyers for highest conversion potential * ✅ Target users with 1k-10k followers (active, engaged) * ❌ Don't follow massive accounts (100k+ followers) * ❌ Don't run follow tasks excessively **Unfollowing:** * **Unfollow Non-Followers:** Cleans up users who don't follow back * **Unfollow All:** Removes all follows (with optional whitelist) * Use whitelist feature to keep following brands/favorites * Run periodically to maintain healthy follower/following ratio *** ## Timing & Frequency ### Best Times to Automate Based on Depop activity patterns: **Peak Hours (Best Results):** * 🌅 **Morning:** 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM * 🌞 **Lunch:** 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM * 🌆 **Evening:** 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM **Off-Peak Hours:** * Late night (10 PM - 2 AM): Lower engagement * Early morning (5 AM - 7 AM): Fewer users online **Weekend vs. Weekday:** * **Weekends:** Higher browsing activity, especially Saturday * **Weekdays:** Consistent activity, peak during lunch and evening ### Daily Automation Schedule **Conservative Approach (Recommended):** ``` 8:00 AM - Bump 10-15 items 12:30 PM - Like 20-30 products 6:00 PM - Bump 10-15 items ``` **Moderate Approach:** ``` 8:00 AM - Bump 15 items + Like 20 products 12:30 PM - Follow 30-40 users 3:00 PM - Like by keyword (20-30 items) 7:00 PM - Bump 15 items + Follow 30 users ``` **Pro with Auto-Tasks:** ``` Auto-Bump: Every 8 hours Auto-Like: Every 6 hours Manual: Strategic targeting as needed ``` *** ## Safety Guidelines ### Avoid Detection **Do:** * ✅ Start with smaller limits and scale up * ✅ Vary your task timing * ✅ Take breaks between sessions * ✅ Mix manual and automated actions * ✅ Start slow and scale gradually * ✅ Trust Resellify's built-in safety measures **Don't:** * ❌ Run tasks 24/7 without breaks * ❌ Run multiple tasks simultaneously * ❌ Use maximum limits (96 likes, every 1 hour) immediately * ❌ Set auto-tasks to shortest intervals right away * ❌ Ignore warnings or errors ### Warning Signs Stop automation immediately if you notice: * ⚠️ Temporary blocks from Depop * ⚠️ "Too many requests" errors * ⚠️ Account warnings or restrictions * ⚠️ Unusual login prompts * ⚠️ Features suddenly not working **Recovery Plan:** 1. Stop all automation for 24-48 hours 2. Use Depop manually during this time 3. Check for any warnings or messages from Depop 4. Resume automation slowly with more conservative settings 5. Contact Depop support if issues persist *** ## Strategy Tips ### Maximizing Results **Profile Optimization:** * Professional photos * Detailed descriptions * Competitive pricing * Fast shipping * Good seller ratings **Content Strategy:** * Post new items regularly * Use relevant hashtags * Engage with community * Respond to messages quickly * Provide excellent customer service **Automation Strategy:** * Use automation to save time, not replace effort * Focus on high-impact tasks (bumping, strategic liking) * Track what works and adjust * Quality over quantity ### Testing & Optimization **Experiment with Strategies:** 1. Try different bumping times 2. Test various liking keywords 3. Experiment with follow targets 4. Track task success rates in dashboard **What to Monitor:** * **In Resellify Dashboard:** Task success rates, usage limits * **In Depop:** Sales, messages, profile views, follower growth * **Test and Adjust:** Change strategies based on your Depop results *** ## Plan-Specific Recommendations ### Free Plan (10 tasks/month) **Priority Tasks:** 1. Bump items (most impactful) 2. Like products in your niche 3. Follow strategic users **Strategy:** * Use tasks wisely - each one counts * Focus on quality over quantity * Save tasks for peak times * Manual actions for less critical tasks ### Basic Plan (50 tasks/month) **Daily Routine:** * Morning bump (1 task) * Like session (1 task) * Evening bump (1 task) * \= 3 tasks/day × 16 days = 48 tasks **Strategy:** * Consistent daily automation * Mix of bumping and engagement * Strategic following 2-3x per week ### Pro Plan (Unlimited) **Maximize Automation:** * Set up auto-bump (every 8 hours) * Set up auto-like (every 6 hours) * Manual strategic tasks as needed * Experiment and optimize **Strategy:** * Focus on strategy, not limits * Test different approaches * Scale what works * Use data to optimize *** ## Common Mistakes to Avoid ### Beginner Mistakes 1. **Too Much Too Fast** * Starting with aggressive settings * Running every task available immediately * Not monitoring results 2. **Ignoring Delays** * Using minimum delays * Thinking faster = better * Risking detection 3. **No Strategy** * Random liking with no targeting * Following everyone indiscriminately * Not tracking what works 4. **Set It and Forget It** * Not monitoring account health * Ignoring warnings * Not adjusting based on results ### Advanced Mistakes 1. **Over-Optimization** * Trying to automate absolutely everything * Losing the human touch * Appearing robotic 2. **Ignoring Manual Engagement** * Relying 100% on automation * Not responding to messages * No genuine community interaction *** ## Success Checklist Use this checklist to ensure you're following best practices: * ✅ Started with small batches and increased gradually * ✅ Using realistic delays (5-10 seconds minimum) * ✅ Running tasks during peak hours * ✅ Not automating 24/7 * ✅ Monitoring Depop account for warnings * ✅ Tracking which strategies work best * ✅ Following Depop's terms of service * ✅ Maintaining manual engagement * ✅ Providing excellent customer service * ✅ Using automation to enhance, not replace, effort *** **Remember:** Automation is a tool to save time and increase efficiency, but your success ultimately depends on great products, good service, and smart strategy! **Questions?** Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/zRHzg4eH) to learn from other successful Resellify users!