How Locomade Works
Selling on Locomade is simple and straightforward. However, it requires regular work and attention on the part of the seller to create listings that are searchable and appealing, as well as to provide good customer service.
- Plan
If you're crafty and considering Locomade, you probably already have items in mind you want to sell. If you're not sure, browse Locomade categories to give you an idea and see the creative goods being sold. Start with 20 product types of item for easier marketing and organization. As your Locomade business grows, your offerings can too.
- Register
Create a Locomade account and choose a username and ensure you enable and check the contact information for easier communication with customers. Select a profile picture, write a shop bio and upload cover image, and fill in all remaining setup fields i.e Location.
- Open
Once you have a Locomade vendor profile, navigate to Dashboard on Locomade (icon located to the left upper side and you will see all the menu. To appeal to customers, you will want to have a professional user photo or logo, as well as a shop banner and social profiles which you can edit in the shop settings menu tab .
- Research
Most buyers on Locomade use search to find stores and listings, so you will need to use SEO best practices to show up in search results. Your store description, bio, listing titles, tags, and product descriptions should all use appropriate keywords.
Take time to research similar products so you know which keywords to target. You should also research price points for similar listings to inform how you price your items.
- Stock
Once your store is set up, it's time to create listings/ add products. Include high-quality photos. Put your research to good use to create searchable listings with enticing descriptions. Set prices to cover the cost of supplies, as well as your time and your listing and shipping fees.
- Sell
Monitor your account statistics to see what kind of traffic you get. If customers aren't finding your products, you may need to revise your listings with new keywords or photos to increase sales. You might want to consider ads for specific keywords to drive traffic to your listings.
- Ship
Locomade buyers can leave reviews about you as a seller and the quality of the product. For the best ratings, provide professional customer service that includes information about how quickly the item is shipped and a way for the customer to get in touch with you if there is a problem.
