{"id":4060,"date":"2025-04-09T13:58:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T08:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/?p=4060"},"modified":"2025-08-31T14:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T08:49:54","slug":"sell-smarter-with-featured-ads-a-new-way-to-stand-out-on-ikman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/sell-smarter-with-featured-ads-a-new-way-to-stand-out-on-ikman\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Ads on ikman \u2013 Boost Visibility, Get More Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a busy marketplace, even strong ads can sink in the feed. <strong>Feature your ad<\/strong> to place it in high-visibility spots across ikman. 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