Seller Benefits

ME Market by Mercha Exchange is being built to help small businesses, makers, creators, vendors, service providers, and independent sellers gain more visibility online and in person.

Our goal is simple: help approved sellers get seen, stay connected, and have more opportunities to reach shoppers without feeling buried on large platforms or relying only on social media.

Built for Seller Visibility

ME Market gives approved sellers a place to be discovered through a seller-first online platform.

Depending on membership level, sellers may receive:

ME Directory placement
Seller profile page
Website/shop/social links
Product, service, or offer listing opportunities
Business description and category visibility
Photo opportunities
Seller spotlight consideration
Future marketplace-style listing tools

ME Market is designed to help shoppers discover small sellers in one organized place.

Online Presence Without Starting From Scratch

Not every seller has a full website, strong online setup, or consistent visibility.

ME Market helps sellers create a more professional online presence through seller profiles, directory listings, active listing opportunities, and future seller dashboard tools as the platform grows.

Approved sellers may be able to share their business, products, services, links, location or service area, and shopper information in a clean and organized way.

Keep More From Outside Sales

If a shopper discovers your business through ME Market and completes a purchase through your own website, shop, social page, order form, or outside checkout link, Mercha Exchange does not take a transaction fee from that outside sale.

Your website. Your sale. You keep more.

Optional ME Market Checkout

As ME Market grows, optional ME Market checkout may become available for approved sellers who do not have their own online checkout or who want shoppers to purchase directly through the ME Market platform.

If a seller chooses to use ME Market checkout, a planned 5% transaction fee may apply to sales completed through ME Market checkout.

This fee is intended to help cover credit card/payment processing costs, platform costs, checkout costs, and operational expenses associated with processing marketplace transactions.

ME Market checkout is optional and separate from outside seller checkout.

Seller Dashboard and Future Marketplace Tools

As ME Market grows, approved sellers may receive access to seller dashboard tools, vendor portal features, or marketplace-style listing tools through Shopify, PuppetVendors, or another approved platform system.

These tools may allow approved sellers to upload products, set prices, manage listing details, update inventory, view orders, manage fulfillment, and submit information needed for marketplace participation.

Seller dashboard access may be introduced in phases and may depend on approval status, membership level, platform setup, and ME Market requirements.

Membership Options for Different Seller Goals

ME Market offers membership levels designed for sellers at different stages.

Starter Membership is for approved sellers who want a simple online presence and basic visibility.

Growth Membership is for approved sellers who want added visibility, more listing opportunities, and additional promotional consideration.

Featured Membership is for approved sellers who want the strongest visibility option, premium directory presence, and priority consideration for future promotional opportunities.

ME Market Days Opportunities

ME Market Days are the fun bonus side of the brand — outdoor community market days where sellers and shoppers can connect in person, enjoy the fresh air, and support small businesses locally.

Eligible ME Market members may receive early notice, discounted booth pricing, premium booth opportunity notices, or promotional consideration depending on membership level and event availability.

ME Market Days are designed to help sellers step away from the screen and connect with shoppers face-to-face.

Community-Focused Promotion

ME Market is not just about listings. It is about building a seller community shoppers can trust and remember.

Approved sellers may be considered for:

Seller spotlights
Social media features
Email feature consideration
Event promotion
Directory highlights
Market Days vendor promotion
Behind-the-scenes content opportunities

Promotional opportunities may vary by membership level, timing, available content, and ME Market planning.

Simple Fees and Clear Expectations

ME Market is being built around simple fees, clear expectations, and seller-first visibility.

We are not here to create another overwhelming, high-fee marketplace for small sellers.

Our goal is to build a platform where sellers feel seen, supported, respected, and connected to shoppers.

Buyer Trust Matters

ME Market is designed to support both sellers and shoppers.

Sellers are expected to communicate professionally, provide accurate information, fulfill orders responsibly, and take buyer trust seriously.

A strong marketplace depends on sellers who care about the customer experience and the community they are part of.

Why Join ME Market?

ME Market may help approved sellers:

Build online visibility
Create a seller profile
Share products, services, and links
Connect with shoppers
Prepare for future marketplace tools
Gain access to ME Market Days opportunities
Receive promotional consideration
Be part of a growing seller-first community

Our Mission

Mercha Exchange is committed to connecting creativity, commerce, and community.

ME Market is being built to help small sellers get seen online, connect in person, and grow through a platform that values fairness, visibility, trust, and community support.

Business name
Product or service category
Business description
Product photos
Website or shop link
Social media links
Location or service area
Upcoming ME Market Days participation

The goal is to make it easier for shoppers to find sellers and connect with them directly.

Outside Website Sales

Sellers may link their own websites, shops, social pages, or order forms.

When shoppers purchase through a seller’s own website or platform, the sale is completed directly with that seller.

Mercha Exchange does not take a percentage from sales completed through a seller’s outside website.

More Ways to Be Discovered

ME Market is being built to help sellers be seen in more than one way.

Sellers may have opportunities to be discovered through:

The ME Directory
ME Market seller features
Email updates
Social media promotion
Future ME Market Days events
Vendor booth opportunities
Community partnerships

ME Market Days Opportunities

ME Market Days are planned as in-person vendor and pop-up style events designed to bring small businesses, makers, creators, service providers, and shoppers together.

As ME Market grows, seller members may receive early notice about upcoming vendor opportunities, booth openings, event updates, and possible member booth discounts.

ME Market Days may be a good fit for sellers who want to meet customers face-to-face, build brand awareness, and connect with the local community.

Built With Sellers in Mind

ME Market is being built with a seller-first mindset.

That means we want to keep the process clear, fair, and simple. Sellers should understand what they are joining, what they are paying for, and how ME Market may help them get more visibility.

Our goal is to create a marketplace environment that supports sellers instead of burying them under confusing rules, surprise fees, or unclear expectations.

Who ME Market Is For

ME Market may be a good fit for:

Small business owners
Makers and handmade sellers
Boutique owners
Apparel and accessory sellers
Artists and creators
Food, drink, or cottage food sellers
Service providers
Pet product sellers
Beauty and wellness sellers
Home and gift sellers
Event vendors
Community groups and nonprofits

Important Note

Submitting a seller interest form or applying to be listed does not automatically guarantee approval, membership, or directory placement.

Mercha Exchange may review seller information to help create a balanced, trustworthy, and community-focused marketplace experience.

Ready to Learn More?

If you are interested in being part of ME Market, we invite you to apply as a founding seller and review the next steps.

ME Market is still in the early building stage, and early seller interest will help shape the future of seller memberships, directory listings, vendor opportunities, and ME Market Days.