Welcome to Little Blue Market Resource Library

We're so glad you're here! Little Blue Market is a marketplace built on the principles of democracy, equality, and economic justice. By bringing your products here, you're part of a movement that puts people over profit, uplifts independent creators, and empowers customers to shop their values.

We're honored to have you, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Important Resources

Quick Start Guide — Get Your Shop Ready to Sell

Follow these steps to get your store set up and ready to make your first sale. None of these steps should take more than a few minutes, and once they're done, you're ready to go.

Step 1 — Subscribe to a Vendor Plan

Before you can start adding products and selling on Little Blue Market, you'll need an active vendor subscription plan.

Choose the plan that best fits your business: Launch, Growth or Impact. Not sure which plan is right for you? Visit our Vendor Plans & Pricing page for full details.

To subscribe:

  1. Log into your vendor dashboard
  2. Go to Vendor Subscription in the left navigation
  3. Select your plan: Launch, Growth, or Impact
  4. Complete your purchase

Once your plan is active you're ready to move on to the next steps below.

Step 2 — Tell Shoppers Who You Are

Update your vendor bio so customers know the story behind your business.

Go to Settings → Vendor Profile in your dashboard and fill in:

  • Your shop name
  • A short description of your business and what you sell
  • Your logo and banner
  • Any social media links you want to share

This is often the first thing a shopper reads before deciding to buy — make it count!

Step 3 — Set Your Warehouse Address

Your warehouse address is simply where your products ship from: your home, studio, office, or storage space. This is required for shipping rates to calculate correctly at checkout.

Go to Settings → Vendor Profile and find the Warehouse section. Enter your full shipping address and save.

Step 4 — Set Up Your Shipping Profile

We recommend setting up a General Shipping Profile so you always receive a minimum shipping amount on every order. Live carrier rates are calculated automatically, but may not fully account for shipping costs on multi-vendor orders so a flat rate protects you.

Go to Settings → Vendor Profile → Shipping Partners → Shipping Profiles → Add Shipping Profile and set a flat rate that covers your typical shipping cost.

Not sure what to charge? A flat rate of anywhere from $5–$10 covers most small to medium sized shipments. You can always adjust it later.

Step 5 — Connect Stripe to Get Paid

You won't receive payouts until your Stripe account is connected. This only takes a few minutes.

Go to Settings → Integrations→ Stripe in your dashboard and follow the prompts to connect or create your Stripe account. You'll need:

  • Your legal name or business name
  • Your bank account information
  • Basic identity verification (standard for all payment accounts)

Once connected, payouts will be sent automatically on our payout schedule after each completed order.

Step 6 — Add Your Products

You're ready to add products. You have two options:

Go to Manage Products → Add Product and add your products manually. Include clear photos, a detailed description, pricing, and inventory quantity.

If you sell on Shopify: Connect your store, and submit your products through the Vendor Konnect tab in your dashboard. See our Shopify Integration Guide for full instructions.

Once submitted, products may show as Pending while our team reviews them. Most approvals happen within one business day.

You're Ready! A Few More Things Worth Knowing
  • You don't have to use ShipStation to generate labels and you can ship any way you prefer. Just add tracking to the order in your dashboard
  • Check your Messages tab regularly for customer inquiries and announcements from our team
  • Want to offer a discount code or need more personalization options? Email us at market@littlebluemarket.com and we'll set it up for you
  • Inventory syncs automatically if you're connected via Shopify. If quantities show as 0, use the resync button in Vendor Konnect
  • Questions? Our Vendor Resources has guides on essentials and the knowledgebase has everything from shipping setup to managing orders and we're always here at market@littlebluemarket.com

Vendor FAQs

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    Getting Started & FAQs

    Everything you need to know about setting up your vendor account, managing your products, and navigating your Little Blue Market dashboard.

    Learn More
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    Shopify Integration

    If you already sell on Shopify, this guide walks you through connecting your store to Little Blue Market so your products, inventory, and orders stay in sync automatically.

    Learn More
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    Other Platform Integrations

    Whether you're on WooCommerce, Etsy, or another platform entirely, here's how to get your products live on Little Blue Market with as little extra work as possible.

    Learn More
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    Shipping Setup

    Everything you need to know about setting up shipping on Little Blue Market, including flat rates, live carrier rates, and generating labels.

    Learn More

Listing Optimization Tips

Store Branding

  • Upload a professional store banner. We recommend 2650px x 400px.
  • Add a clear, professional store logo/profile picture
  • Write a compelling store description with your unique selling points
  • Add store policies (shipping, returns, exchanges)
  • Add contact information and response time expectations

Product Images

  • Use high-quality images (we recommend 2000px x 2000px for main product images)
  • Upload 3-5 images per product showing different angles
  • Optimize file size before uploading (compress to under 200KB per image)
  • Use descriptive file names (e.g., “blue-summer-dress-front.jpg” not “IMG_1234.jpg”)
  • Maintain consistent image backgrounds (white or transparent preferred)
  • Ensure all images are same aspect ratio for uniformity

Product Information

  • Write detailed, unique product descriptions (minimum 150 words)
  • Include key features in bullet points
  • Add product dimensions, materials, and specifications
  • Set clear pricing and indicate any variations
  • Add SKU numbers for inventory tracking
  • Include care instructions or usage guidelines
  • Use relevant product tags and categories

SEO & Discoverability

  • Use keyword-rich product titles (but keep them readable)
  • Write unique meta descriptions for products
  • Add alt text to all images

Pricing & Inventory

  • Keep pricing competitive and clearly displayed
  • Update stock levels regularly
  • Mark items as “Out of Stock” when unavailable
  • Offer product variations when applicable (size, color, etc.)
  • Consider adding sale prices or promotions
  • Show shipping costs upfront

Regular Maintenance

  • Update product information as needed
  • Refresh product images periodically
  • Check for broken links monthly
  • Review and update pricing quarterly
  • Monitor competitor pricing
  • Update store policies as needed
  • Check analytics to see what’s working

Community Ethics & Guidelines

At Little Blue Market, we believe shopping is more than a transaction: it’s a way to shape the kind of world we want to live in. Our directory is built on trust, integrity, and shared values. To protect that trust, every business listed here agrees to the following Community Ethics & Guidelines.

These standards make Little Blue Market a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for both shoppers and business owners.

Core Values

All businesses listed on Little Blue Market agree to uphold these values:

1. Equality & Inclusion

  • We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or ability.
  • We actively foster a welcoming and equitable environment for all customers and employees.

2. Democracy & Freedom

  • We do not support or fund extremist groups, anti-democratic movements, or policies that restrict rights.
  • We stand against political efforts that target LGBTQ+ people, women, and marginalized communities.

3. Empowerment of Small & Underrepresented Businesses

  • We uplift small businesses and support women-owned, BIPOC-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, and other underrepresented entrepreneurs.
  • We believe a diverse business community strengthens us all.

4. Integrity & Fair Practices

  • We operate with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all business dealings.
  • We are committed to ethical sourcing, responsible labor practices, and truthful representation of products and services.

5. Conscious Consumerism

  • We understand the power of intentional spending.
  • We support shoppers in making choices that reflect their values and contribute to positive change.

Business Agreement

By selling on Little Blue Market, businesses confirm that they:

  • Align with the mission of Little Blue Market to connect conscious consumers with progressive, anti-Trump businesses.
  • Abide by the values and standards outlined in this document.
  • Recognize that failure to uphold these commitments may result in removal from the Market.

For Shoppers

We publish these guidelines openly so you can shop with confidence. Every business you see on Little Blue Market has agreed to uphold these standards, ensuring your purchases directly support fairness, democracy, and a future rooted in equality.

Our Shared Responsibility

Little Blue Market is more than a marketplace, it is a community. Together, shoppers and small businesses are proving that every purchase is an act of power. By holding ourselves to these standards, we build a movement that is bigger than any one of us.

Because when we shop with purpose, we create lasting change.