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ChopCalabar – Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using ChopCalabar

πŸ₯˜ General

What is ChopCalabar? βŒ„

ChopCalabar is a local discovery platform that helps people find the best places to eat, drink, relax, and hang out in Calabar β€” all in one place.

Is ChopCalabar free to use? βŒ„

Yes. ChopCalabar is completely free for users looking for places to visit.

Do I need an account to browse places? βŒ„

No. You can browse, search, and view places without creating an account.

πŸ“ For Users (Visitors)

How are places listed on ChopCalabar? βŒ„
  • Sponsored placements
  • Featured spots
  • Trending activity (real user interactions)
  • Regular listings
What does β€œTrending” mean? βŒ„

Trending places are spots getting high engagement (views and clicks) within a recent time period. Trending cannot be paid for β€” it happens organically.

Are reviews real? βŒ„

Yes. Reviews are submitted by real users and moderated to prevent spam or abuse.

Can I upload photos of places I visit? βŒ„

Yes! Visitors can upload photos. All photos are reviewed before being publicly visible.

How accurate are opening hours and locations? βŒ„

We encourage vendors to keep their information updated, but users should always confirm details directly with the business before visiting.

πŸͺ For Businesses & Vendors

How do I list my business on ChopCalabar? βŒ„

Contact the ChopCalabar team via WhatsApp or email to have your business listed. Basic listings are free.

What is a Sponsored listing? βŒ„

A Sponsored listing gives your business top priority visibility across ChopCalabar for a fixed duration. Sponsored listings appear above Featured, Trending, and regular listings.

What is a Featured listing? βŒ„

Featured listings give your business a temporary visibility boost for a short period (usually 3 days).

Can I pay to become Trending? βŒ„

No. Trending is based strictly on user activity and engagement. It cannot be purchased.

Can my business be both Sponsored and Featured? βŒ„

No. Sponsored listings automatically override Featured and Trending placements.

What happens when my promotion expires? βŒ„

Your business automatically returns to normal visibility. No action is required.

πŸ“Š Metrics & Performance

What are impressions? βŒ„

Impressions represent the number of times your business was shown to users on ChopCalabar.

What are clicks? βŒ„

Clicks represent how many users interacted with your listing (viewed details or contacted you).

What is CTR? βŒ„

CTR (Click-Through Rate) shows how effective your listing is by comparing clicks to impressions.

Are results guaranteed? βŒ„

No. ChopCalabar provides visibility, not guaranteed traffic or sales.

πŸ” Safety & Moderation

How does ChopCalabar prevent fake listings? βŒ„

All business listings are reviewed before going live.

How do you handle inappropriate content? βŒ„

Photos, reviews, and submissions are moderated. Users can report content they find inappropriate.

Can a listing be removed? βŒ„

Yes. Listings that violate our policies may be edited or removed without notice.

πŸ’³ Payments & Policies

Are payments refundable? βŒ„

No. Once a Sponsored or Featured listing is activated, payments are non-refundable.

How long do promotions last? βŒ„

Sponsored: 30 days
Featured: 3 days
All promotions auto-expire.

πŸ“ž Support

How can I contact ChopCalabar? βŒ„

You can reach us via WhatsApp, email, or our social media platforms.

Can I suggest a place that’s not listed? βŒ„

Yes! You can recommend places you’d like to see added.

⚠️ Disclaimer: ChopCalabar is a discovery platform only. We do not own or operate listed businesses and are not responsible for individual business actions.
ChopCalabar is built for the Calabar community β€” simple, honest, and useful.