6 ways to ride COVID-19 out and even turn it into an advantage
There’s no doubt about it - COVID-19 hit us hard. Some of us struggled to make the switch to working from home. Others were put on no-pay leave, or worse, lost their jobs. Businesses had to figure out ways to pay rent, and some had to close down. Even...
A Day in the Life of Trust & Safety at Carousell
The experience of our Carousellers is our top priority. We had a chat with Felicia, our Marketplace Operations Manager who looks into Trust & Safety, to tell us more on how she and her team works to provide a safer marketplace for our users.
10am: Taking Stock of the Inbox
One...
Product photography tips: How to take shop-worthy photos on Carousell
"Get product photography tips to turn your Carousell listings into shop-worthy items that attract more buyers."
Ever heard the expression; "first impressions matter"?
You and I might have different opinions about the saying. But, one thing's for sure; first impressions matter if you're selling on Carousell.
Did you know that your product...
What I Learnt From Using CarouPay For The First Time As A Buyer
Hurrah! CarouPay, our new in-app payment feature is four months old and I am officially a week old as an employee of Carousell. As the new intern, I was tasked to familiarise myself with CarouPay. And so I did.
I'm familiar with how...
Carousell: Then and Now
Carousell is turning 5! That’s five years of scrappiness, slogging and scaling to where we are now. What a ride it’s been since our humble beginnings with just the three co-founders huddled over their laptops in JTC Launchpad’s Block 71 to almost 200 people housed over two floors in...
Ask an Engineer: Is It Ever Time for a Code Rewrite?
It’s been blamed for the downfall of companies from Borland to Netscape. Serial entrepreneur Steve Blank calls it “startup suicide.” Stack Overflow CEO Joel Spolsky claims it’s the “single worst strategic mistake that a software company can make.”
How to Declutter Your Room in 15 Simple Steps
Have you ever lost something in amongst the clutter of your room? Use these 15 simple ways to declutter your room.
Expensive wish list? Here are alternatives to get what you need
Don’t we all want to get the best things in life? It could be one luxurious overnight in Sofitel, dinner in a newly-opened Michelin star restaurant, or even that Dyson vacuum cleaner everyone’s been raving about. In my dreams, I’ve already gotten myself one of those much-hyped cordless vacuums...
Blessings on Carousell
While most use Carousell to buy and sell, it is also a platform for sharing and giving. This Chinese New Year, we wanted to explore how our community could play a bigger, more active role in the wider society.
Project CARE to bring the Carousell spirit to people who fall...