Profile pic and shop banner

Creating a visually appealing storefront helps build trust and attract more customers on Tradeit. Your profile picture and shop banner are two key visual elements that help buyers recognize your brand and feel confident shopping from your store.

This guide shows you how to upload or update your profile image and banner — step by step.

🧾 What Are Profile and Banner Images?

✅ Profile Picture

• This is your vendor avatar. It appears on your store page, product listings, and anywhere your store is mentioned.
• Ideal for your company logo or personal brand icon.

✅ Shop Banner

• This is the wide image at the top of your vendor store page.
• Use it to showcase your products, branding, or a promotional message.
• It helps make your store more professional and appealing.

📏 Recommended Image Sizes

🛑 Avoid blurry or stretched images. Keep file size under 2MB for fast loading.

🛠 Step-by-Step: How to Upload Your Profile Picture and Banner

✅ Step 1: Login to Your Vendor Dashboard

1. Go to https://tradeit.co.zw
2. Click “Login” (top-right)
3. Enter your vendor credentials (email/phone and password)
4. Click “Vendor Dashboard”

✅ Step 2: Go to Your Store Settings

1. In the left-hand menu, click “Settings”
2. Then click the “Store” tab

✅ Step 3: Upload Profile Picture

1. Scroll down to the Profile Picture section
2. Click the “Upload” or “Browse” button
3. Select your image from your device
4. Once uploaded, a preview will appear

✅ Tips:

• Use a clean and high-resolution logo
• Avoid text that’s too small to read

✅ Step 4: Upload Shop Banner

1. Scroll to the Banner section (above the profile section)
2. Click “Upload” or “Browse”
3. Choose your shop banner image
4. A preview will load instantly

✅ Tips:

• Feature your best products or seasonal offers
• Include branding colours and style

✅ Step 5: Save Changes

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Update Settings” or “Save”

You’re done! Your store now has a fresh new look.

📱 Uploading via Mobile

Yes, you can upload your profile and banner images from a smartphone:

1. Log in to your dashboard on mobile
2. Navigate to Settings → Store
3. Tap Upload next to each image area
4. Choose an image from your phone gallery
5. Tap Save

🖼️ Example

Let’s say you run a store called “Mashonaland Crafts”:

• Upload a clean circular logo with a woven basket icon as your profile picture
• Create a banner that shows off your handmade bags and beadwork, with your slogan: “Traditional Art, Modern Style”

❓FAQs

Q: My images won’t upload. What can I do?

• Make sure they are under 2MB
• Use JPG or PNG format
• Check your internet connection

Q: Can I change the images later?
Yes! You can update them anytime by going to Settings → Store.

Q: I don’t have a banner design. What can I do?
You can use free tools like Canva.com to create a simple shop banner with text and product photos.

🎯 Final Tip

Your store visuals make a first impression — so make it count! Vendors with professional profile and banner images get more trust, more clicks, and more orders.

Need help designing your banner? Let us know — we’ll guide you with examples and tools.