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expat-guideMay 13, 2026Living in Bogotá: The Honest Expat Guide to Colombia's Capital
What it's actually like to live in Bogotá — costs, neighborhoods, altitude reality, transport, and the honest downsides nobody warns you about.
marketplaceMay 12, 2026Buying and selling trends in Colombia that we're seeing
From Colombia Move we have a direct view of how commerce works in Colombia. This is what we're seeing: the WhatsApp ceiling, the demand for quality in listings, and the language gap that few sellers kno
marketplaceMay 11, 2026Colombia Marketplace Trends We're Watching
Running Colombia Move gives us a front-row seat to how commerce actually works here. Here's what we're watching — from WhatsApp ceilings to the bilingual gap and the rise of direct transactions.
platformMay 11, 2026How to know if a buying and selling platform is safe (and why WhatsApp matters)
WhatsApp verification is not just a login method — it's the reason you know who you're dealing with when you buy or sell online in Colombia.
Cost of LivingMay 9, 2026What Expats Get Wrong About Colombian Prices
Colombia feels cheap until suddenly it doesn't. Here's what most expats get wrong about prices — from gringo pricing to hidden rent costs to the items that are genuinely cheap regardless of your currency.
communityMay 9, 2026Cómo hacer preguntas útiles en comunidades de Colombia
La pregunta vaga genera 40 comentarios inútiles. La pregunta con contexto se resuelve en dos. Así se construye una — en cualquier comunidad colombiana online.
communityMay 9, 2026How to Ask Better Questions in Colombia Expat Groups
The vague questions get ignored. The specific ones get 20 replies and an offer to help on WhatsApp. Here's what separates them — and how to write questions people actually want to answer.
marketplaceMay 7, 2026Post for free always: how Colombia Move makes money
If you've ever wondered how a marketplace can be completely free for real, here's the straightforward answer.
marketplaceMay 7, 2026The No-Commission Marketplace Model for Colombia
When 'free' usually has a catch, here's the full picture of how Colombia Move works — what's always free, what's optional, and why.
trustMay 6, 2026How Reviews Should Work in a Colombian Marketplace
Most review systems are gamed. Here's what a trustworthy review system actually looks like in a Colombian marketplace—and how sellers can build real reputation without a single star.
whatsappMay 6, 2026WhatsApp 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.
expat-guideMay 4, 2026How 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.