Your all-in-one local marketplace hub.
Where Local Vendors Build, Sell & Thrive
Join as a founding vendor on the Local Marketplace and turn your passion into profit with your local all-in-one marketplace hub.
Minimum Cost, Maximum Exposure
Showcase your business in your new online marketplace—no hidden fees, simple and fair pricing with just opportunity.
All‑in-One Vendor Hub
Sell products, offer services, take bookings, post jobs, run courses, chat with customers—all from one platform.
Give Back While You Sell
80% of our Vendor Pro plan profits support anti‑poverty and economic development projects worldwide.
Powerful Features to Boost Your Business
About Us
Where local meets limitless.
At the Local Marketplace, we believe in the power of local — the small café owner, the home-based candle maker, the tour guide with a story, the service provider keeping the community moving. This platform was built for you — the dreamers, doers, and everyday entrepreneurs who make your town one of the most vibrant towns worldwide.
Why We Built This Hub
Our Mission
Community | 
Local Impact | 
Growth | 
Together
“Local businesses are the heartbeat of every community. We created this platform to give entrepreneurs—shops, makers, cafés, and service providers—one powerful digital home and with our Global Impact Initiative, 80% of Vendor Pro Membership profits support anti-poverty projects in local communities globally.”
All-in-One WooCommerce storefront
Online Marketplace
Effortless Online Store Setup: Launch a fully branded frontend store in minutes with guided onboarding and dashboard control.
Boost Your Reach: Get listed in both marketplace and location-based directory formats—exposure across search, maps, and community feed.
Build Credibility: Verified badges, reviews, Q&A, fraud protection and payment trade‑safe protocols grow trust with shoppers.
Local Delivery Made Simple: Tailor delivery zones, time slots, rider assignment, and automated tracking messages for smooth operations.
Powerful Community Hub: Connect via our network—with detailed vendor profiles, group discussions, messaging and a job board.
Innovative Virtual Selling – Use 3D product showcases and VR experiences to engage customers like never before.
Be discovered locally online
Local Directory Listings
Get more visibility and attract new customers with a featured business listing.
Amplify Your Presence Online
Premium Local Business Listing: Photos, profiles, service descriptions, and map display.
Smart Discovery: Genre/category filters + radius-based search—connects you directly with local customers.
Recruit local talent locally
Job Portal
Post and find local candidates to support your business growth.
Grow Your Team
Post Jobs Seamlessly: Add job listings, collect resumes—all under your storefront.
Find Local Talent: Hire quickly from your online community for gigs and staff needs.
Your local community network
Local Community Forum
Engage with other businesses and customers, fostering connections and support.
Connect in Community
Customer Communication: Private messaging + local groups = better customer interaction.
Brand Loyalty: Encourage repeat business through community engagement and conversations.
Top 9 Questions New Vendors Ask—Answered
If you’ve ever thought “Can I edit my shop after setup?” or “What are the fees?”—you’re not alone. Here are the answers that clear the fog.
How do I register as a vendor?
Go to https://localmarketplace.store and click on the “Become a Vendor” link. Fill in your basic info, confirm your email, and you’re in.Item content...
Can I customize my shop?
Absolutely! Once logged in, you can upload a logo, banner, write a shop description, and organize your products into categories that reflect your style.
How do I add or edit products?
Use the vendor dashboard. You can:
Add product title, description, images, price, and stock
Edit existing listings anytime
Mark items out of stock or temporarily hide them
How does order fulfillment work?
You’ll get notified when an order is placed. Simply pack the item and follow the shipping method selected by the customer (or arrange pickup if that’s an option). Mark it as fulfilled once sent.
What support is available for vendors?
Our help center offers detailed tutorials, and our team is just an email or live chat away. You’re never alone.
Can I manage discounts or promotions?
Our help center offers detailed tutorials, and our team is just an email or live chat away. You’re never alone.
How is payment processed?
Earnings are transferred directly to your linked account on a regular schedule. You can track your balance and payouts in your dashboard.
Is there a mobile app for vendors?
Not yet—but the site is fully mobile-responsive, so you can manage your store from your phone with ease.
What if I need to pause or close my shop?
In your settings, you can choose to:
Set your store to vacation mode
Temporarily hide products
Or deactivate your account completely
You’re always in control of your availability.
💡 Final Note - Try out our Demo 😊
Starting something new comes with questions. The good news? We’ve got answers — and support is only ever a click away.
Try out our Demo Please contact us to get the password and login details for our Vendor Demo Store to test and see if our solutions will work for your business, no hassles, no obligations, absolutely FREE!
Feel free to contact us directly to get started or to answer any questions you may have, call +27 064 249 6607, send a email to info@localmarketplace.store or simply contact us here!
Ready to Build Your Online Store?
Join your all-in-one online vendor hub today. Start selling within a few minutes today, cancel anytime.