Joining We Choose Local offers retailers significant benefits designed to boost visibility and growth. Key advantages include:

1. Increased Exposure: Your business gains visibility among local consumers actively looking to support local merchants.
2. Enhanced Online Presence: We provide tools to create and manage a compelling online storefront, which can improve your reach and customer interaction.
3. Community Engagement: Being part of our platform connects you with the local community, enhancing customer loyalty and potentially increasing foot traffic.
4. Insightful Analytics: Access to data analytics helps you understand customer behaviors and preferences, enabling more targeted marketing and inventory decisions.
5. Operational Support: From setup to ongoing operations, our platform offers technical support and customer service, easing the management of your online presence.

We Choose Local addresses the gap between consumers and local retailers by providing a specialized platform where it’s easy for consumers to find exactly what they want locally. We Choose Local acts as a local search engine, making it simpler for customers to discover local stores, products and services. This fills a critical void by helping local retailers market effectively to their entire customer base.

Retailers who already have an e-commerce presence are particularly well-positioned to benefit from joining We Choose Local. They can leverage their existing inventory management and POS systems to seamlessly integrate with our platform, significantly expanding their reach within the community.

When you make a sale on We Choose Local, payments are processed directly through our secure platform. Upon a customer’s purchase, the transaction is handled via our integrated payment system, which supports various payment methods for convenience. The funds are then transferred to your designated bank account according to the payment schedule outlined in your merchant agreement.

This streamlined process ensures that you receive payments promptly and securely, allowing you to focus on growing your business without worrying about payment logistics.

Yes, We Choose Local can connect to your existing POS software, including popular platforms like Shopify. Our system is designed to integrate smoothly with various POS systems, allowing you to synchronize your inventory and sales data seamlessly. This connectivity ensures that your online and physical sales are aligned, providing a comprehensive and efficient retail management experience.

We Choose Local does not offer exclusivity for retailers on our platform. Our goal is to create a diverse and vibrant marketplace that reflects the full range of local offerings, giving consumers multiple choices.

While this means you will share the platform with other local businesses, it also helps attract a larger customer base interested in supporting various local retailers.

This approach enhances the overall shopping experience and encourages community growth by providing customers with a wide selection of local products and services.

Here are some common questions along with answers for an FAQ section targeted at retailers interested in joining the We Choose Local platform:

Joining We Choose Local involves a subscription fee structured to be budget-friendly, and instead of a traditional transaction fee, we charge our unique Local Reach Fee which covers payment processing, supports local charities, and includes marketing and delivery costs.

This setup ensures you’re not just paying for visibility; you’re only paying for results. You get the extensive marketing needed to expand your reach, but you only incur costs when these efforts convert directly into sales.

To demonstrate our commitment to bringing tangible benefits to your store, we’re offering no subscription fees for the first six months. This trial period allows us to prove the value we can add with no initial cost to you, maximizing your ROI while supporting the local community.

Our platform offers an intuitive dashboard where you can easily add, update, and manage your products and inventory in real-time.

You will also be able to integrate smoothly with various POS systems, allowing you to synchronize your inventory and sales data seamlessly. This connectivity ensures that your online and physical sales are aligned, providing a comprehensive and efficient retail management experience.

Support is available to help you set up and maintain your store and products.

Yes, our platform provides detailed analytics that allows you to track sales, customer visits, and other engagement metrics, helping you to understand consumer behavior and adjust your marketing strategies accordingly.

Our goal is to make it easy to create your account, set up your store and have your products listed.  We offer comprehensive support ranging from onboarding assistance to ongoing technical support. Our dedicated team is always ready to help you optimize your use of the platform to ensure your business thrives.

We Choose Local handles the delivery of your products to customers through our integrated logistics network. You can track the delivery on your Merchant Dashboard and there are no additional delivery charges for you.

Our system ensures efficient and prompt delivery directly from your store to the customer, enhancing their shopping experience and increasing satisfaction. This streamlined approach allows you to focus on your business without worrying about the complexities of distribution logistics.

Yes, We Choose Local is designed with ease of use as a priority for both you and your staff. Our platform features a user-friendly interface that simplifies tasks like listing products, managing inventory, and tracking sales.

We provide comprehensive training materials and customer support to ensure that you can efficiently use the platform and maximize its benefits.

This commitment to usability helps ensure a smooth experience for your team and reduces the learning curve associated with adopting new technology, allowing you to focus on your business and customers.