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.
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:
- Log into your vendor dashboard
- Go to Vendor Subscription in the left navigation
- Select your plan: Launch, Growth, or Impact
- 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.
Review our Product Setup Guide for best practices.
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@littlebluecart.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
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Getting Started & FAQs
Learn MoreEverything you need to know about setting up your vendor account, managing your products, and navigating your Little Blue Market dashboard.
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Product Setup
Learn MoreGetting your product details right is one of the most important things you can do to help shoppers find your products. Here’s everything you need to know about filling out each field for the best results.
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Shipping Setup
Learn MoreEverything you need to know about setting up shipping on Little Blue Market, including flat rates, live carrier rates, and generating labels.
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Shopify Integration
Learn MoreIf 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.
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Other Platform Integrations
Learn MoreWhether 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.
Vendor Store Setup & Maintenance Tips
A well-maintained storefront builds trust with shoppers and keeps your products performing at their best. Here’s what to prioritize beyond your product details.
Store Branding
First impressions matter and your store profile is often the first thing a shopper sees when they click your vendor name.
- Store banner: upload a professional banner at 2650px x 400px
- Logo/profile photo: use a clear, professional image that represents your brand
- Store description: write a compelling bio that tells your story and highlights what makes your products unique. Mention your values. Shoppers on Little Blue Market care about who they’re buying from
- Store policies: add your shipping, returns, and exchange policies so customers know what to expect before they buy
- Contact information — include how and when customers can reach you and set realistic response time expectations
Product Images
Great photography sells. Your images are your storefront window.
- Upload 3–5 images per product showing different angles and details
- Main product image should be at least 2000px x 2000px on a clean white or neutral background
- Compress files to under 200KB before uploading for faster page loading
- Keep a consistent aspect ratio across all products for a polished, uniform look
- Use descriptive file names before uploading (lavender-soy-candle-front.jpg helps with SEO, IMG_1234.jpg does not)
- Add alt text to all images describing what’s shown as this improves search visibility and accessibility
Regular Maintenance
A neglected storefront loses trust and visibility. Set a recurring reminder to:
Monthly:
- Update inventory quantities and mark out-of-stock items promptly
- Refresh any product images that aren’t performing
Quarterly:
- Review and update pricing
- Revisit your store description and policies to make sure they’re current
- Check your store analytics to see which products are getting views and which aren’t, adjust tags and descriptions on underperformers
Ongoing:
- Respond to customer messages promptly as response time affects your seller reputation
- Update product details any time something changes, including materials, sizing, availability
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.