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WhatsApp in ads: how to sell without exposing yourself to spamwhatsappMay 6, 2026

WhatsApp in ads: how to sell without exposing yourself to spam

Publishing your number in an ad exposes it to bots and spam databases. This guide explains how to sell through WhatsApp in Colombia without that cost.

Should You Include Your WhatsApp Number in a Public Listing?whatsappMay 5, 2026

Should You Include Your WhatsApp Number in a Public Listing?

Putting your WhatsApp number in a Colombian marketplace listing feels logical — until the spam starts. Here's the honest breakdown of when it helps and when it doesn't.

How to write an ad that actually generates messagesseller-guideMay 5, 2026

How to write an ad that actually generates messages

Most ads in Colombia say too little — or say the wrong thing. Here's a practical guide with real before and after examples to write descriptions that actually generate messages.

How Local Businesses in Colombia Can Reach Expats Without Paid Adssmall-businessMay 5, 2026

How Local Businesses in Colombia Can Reach Expats Without Paid Ads

Most Colombian businesses ignore the expat market entirely — not because it's hard to reach, but because they don't know where to start. Here's what actually works.

How to Sell Your Services to Expats in ColombiaservicesMay 4, 2026

How to Sell Your Services to Expats in Colombia

If you're self-employed in Colombia and want to add foreign clients, this guide explains how to differentiate yourself, where to publish, and how much to charge.

Medellín vs Pereira to live: Which city is better for you?city-guideMay 4, 2026

Medellín vs Pereira to live: Which city is better for you?

If you're deciding between Medellín and Pereira to live, this guide gives you the real numbers and an honest comparison of the two cities — no advertising.

How to Schedule Your Cedula de Extranjeria Appointment in Colombiaexpat-guideMay 4, 2026

How to Schedule Your Cedula de Extranjeria Appointment in Colombia

A practical guide for foreigners who need a Colombian cedula de extranjeria appointment: where to request it, when slots open, and what to prepare before 5 p.m.

How to Choose Between Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereiraexpat-guideMay 4, 2026

How to Choose Between Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira

Four cities, four very different lifestyles. Here's the honest framework for choosing where to live in Colombia — based on climate, budget, and what you actually need.

Bogotá Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct Rent (and How to Find It)BogotáMay 4, 2026

Bogotá Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct Rent (and How to Find It)

In Bogotá there are thousands of apartments for direct rent from owners — the problem is knowing which neighborhoods to search in and through which channels those listings reach you first.

Crypto Taxes in Colombia: How DIAN Treats Bitcoin and What You OwecryptoMay 3, 2026

Crypto Taxes in Colombia: How DIAN Treats Bitcoin and What You Owe

DIAN classifies crypto as an intangible asset — not currency. Here's what that means for your tax return, your foreign-asset declaration, and your P2P Binance trades.

Severance Pay and Labor Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim ThemempleoMay 3, 2026

Severance Pay and Labor Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim Them

A practical guide to calculating your final settlement when ending a contract in Colombia: severance pay, interest, bonuses, vacation, and compensation with a real numerical example.

Property Tax in Colombia: How Much You Pay by City and WhenimpuestosMay 3, 2026

Property Tax in Colombia: How Much You Pay by City and When

Everything you need to know about property tax in Colombia: how it's calculated, when to pay in each city, how to take advantage of early payment discounts and what happens if you don't pay.