Local Marketplace – Open Your Online Store
Local Marketplace
open your store today
πŸ›’ YOUR OWN ONLINE STORE ✦ πŸ’³ 30 DAYS FREE TRIAL ✦ πŸ“¦ SELL PRODUCTS & SERVICES ✦ πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN ✦ πŸ’š R36.99 / MONTH AFTER TRIAL ✦ πŸš€ GO LIVE IN MINUTES ✦ πŸ›’ YOUR OWN ONLINE STORE ✦ πŸ’³ 30 DAYS FREE TRIAL ✦ πŸ“¦ SELL PRODUCTS & SERVICES ✦ πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN ✦ πŸ’š R36.99 / MONTH AFTER TRIAL ✦ πŸš€ GO LIVE IN MINUTES ✦
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Hyper-local e-commerce Β· George & beyond

Open your store.
Reach your community.
Sell online.

Local Marketplace gives South African small businesses their own professional online store β€” powered by WooCommerce, ready in minutes, starting with a free trial.

πŸš€ Open My Store Now β€” It's Free
ALREADY A VENDOR?
Log In & Manage My Store β†’
30-day free trial Β· No credit card required Β· Cancel any time
Have questions? See the FAQ ↓
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30
DAYS FREE TRIAL
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PRODUCTS
R36.99
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Your Own Store
A dedicated storefront with your branding, logo & products
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Sell Anything
Physical products, services, digital items & bookings
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Easy Payouts
Get paid directly to your bank account, hassle-free
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Dashboard
Manage orders, stock & customers from one place
πŸ’¬ Vendor Help Centre

Everything you need to know, answered.

Search below or browse by topic β€” from opening your store to getting paid.

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πŸš€ Getting Started
Click "Open My Store Now" at the top of this page and you'll be taken to the store manager page. If you don't have an account yet, you can register there β€” it takes a few minutes. Your store goes live as soon as you add your first product and complete your profile.
No. Your store is fully hosted on Local Marketplace β€” there's nothing extra to set up, no domain to buy, and no technical knowledge required. Everything runs on our platform.
Most vendors are set up and live within 15–30 minutes. You just need your store name, a logo or photo, and your first product listing. That's it.
Head straight to localmarketplace.store/store-manager/ β€” if you're already logged in, it'll take you to your vendor dashboard. If not, it'll prompt you to log in first. You can also click "Log In & Manage My Store" at the top of this page.
πŸ›’ Store & Products
There is no limit. List 5 products or 5,000 β€” it's entirely up to you. Your plan includes unlimited product listings at no extra cost.
Yes. Your store works for physical products, services, digital downloads, and bookings. Whatever your business offers, your store can sell it.
Yes β€” you can add your store name, logo, banner image, and a description that tells customers who you are. Your storefront reflects your brand.
Yes. Your vendor dashboard includes stock management, so you can track quantities, set stock alerts, and mark products as in or out of stock β€” all from one place.
Yes. You can create your own discount codes and coupons directly from your store dashboard to run promotions or reward returning customers.
πŸ“¦ Orders & Payouts
Payouts go directly to your bank account on a regular schedule. You can view all your earnings and payout history from your vendor dashboard at any time.
You'll receive an instant notification. From your dashboard you can view full order details, contact the buyer, print packing slips, and update the order status to keep customers informed.
You set your own shipping and delivery options β€” including local delivery within your area. You can offer flat rates, free shipping, or charge by weight and distance, whatever suits your business.
Yes. Verified buyers can leave reviews and ratings on your products. Good reviews help build trust and drive more sales for your store.
πŸ’³ Fees & Trial
Your first 30 days are completely free β€” no credit card required to start. After that it's R36.99 per month, or R369.90 per year if you prefer to pay annually (that's two months free). There are no setup fees, ever.
Yes β€” but you'll get a reminder before your trial ends, and you can cancel at any time during the trial period with no charge. We don't believe in surprise billing.
No hidden commissions on your sales. Your monthly or annual subscription is all you pay. What you earn is yours.
Yes, at any time from your vendor dashboard. There's no lock-in contract, no cancellation fees, and your store stays active until the end of your current paid period.
Everything you need β€” unlimited products, a branded storefront, order management, stock tracking, discount codes, customer messaging, payout tracking, and access to your full vendor dashboard. No add-ons required.
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Ready to open
your store?

Start your 30-day free trial today. No credit card needed. Go live in minutes.

STEP 1 OF 6 Β· WELCOME
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Your own online store.
Right here.

Local Marketplace gives South African small businesses a fully powered online store β€” without the complexity or cost of building one from scratch.

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Your own branded storefront
A dedicated store page with your logo, banner & products
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Get paid directly
Payouts straight to your bank account, no middleman
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Built for South African businesses
Hyper-local focus, George & beyond
STEP 2 OF 6 Β· WHAT YOU CAN SELL
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Sell anything you make, do or know.

Your store handles every type of product or service β€” no restrictions, no limits on what you list.

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Physical Products
Clothing, crafts, food, homeware, electronics & more
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Services
Repairs, consulting, training, cleaning & any skill
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Digital Downloads
Templates, ebooks, music, art & digital products
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Bookings
Appointments, classes, tours & time-based services
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Food & Beverages
Home baking, meal prep, catering & specialty foods
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Art & Handmade
Original artwork, jewellery, decor & unique creations
STEP 3 OF 6 Β· YOUR TOOLS
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Everything you need
built right in.

Your vendor dashboard gives you professional e-commerce tools β€” no plugins to buy, no technical skills needed.

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Sales & earnings dashboard
See your revenue, orders & top products at a glance
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Order management
View, process & update orders β€” print packing slips too
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Discount codes & coupons
Create promotions and reward your loyal customers
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Customer messaging
Reply to buyer enquiries directly from your dashboard
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Reviews & ratings
Build trust with verified customer reviews on your products
STEP 4 OF 6 Β· PAYMENTS & DELIVERY
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You get paid.
Directly.

No complicated payout processes. Your earnings go straight to your bank account β€” you stay in control.

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Bank account payouts
Regular payouts with full transaction history in your dashboard
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Your own shipping rules
Set flat rates, free shipping or local delivery options
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Local delivery support
Offer local pickup or delivery in your area β€” perfect for George businesses
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Secure checkout
Customers shop with confidence on a trusted, secure platform
STEP 5 OF 6 Β· PRICING
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Simple, honest
pricing.

One plan. Everything included. Start free β€” no credit card needed.

⚑ VENDOR STORE PLAN
R36.99
/ month
or R369.90/year β€” 2 months free πŸŽ‰
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Unlimited product listings
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Branded storefront with logo & banner
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Full order & stock management
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Discount codes & coupons
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Customer messaging
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Sales dashboard & payout tracking
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No commission on your sales
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Cancel any time β€” no lock-in
πŸŽ‰ First 30 days completely FREE Β· No credit card required
STEP 6 OF 6 Β· YOU'RE READY
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You're ready to
open your store!

Click below to head to the store manager and complete your setup. It takes minutes β€” and your first 30 days are on us.

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Create your account
Register on the next page β€” takes 2 minutes
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Set up your storefront
Add your name, logo and description
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Add your first product
List anything you sell β€” go live instantly
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Let's go! Your store awaits.

You're about to open your own online store on Local Marketplace. 30 days free. No credit card. Let's do this.

Open My Store Now β†’