Vendor
The maker. The craftsperson. The local producer.
Two people. One platform. Zero logistics headaches.
Here's exactly how CityMerchLink connects local makers with local sellers — and how everyone gets paid.
The Cast
Client
The seller. The community org. The brand with an audience.
Customer
The end buyer. Shopping from the client's storefront.
If you make things
01
Apply to join
Fill out our vendor interest form. We review and invite you to the platform.
02
List your products
Set up your offerings: what you make, how it can be customized, what you charge.
03
Partner with local sellers
Clients in your area browse vendors and request partnerships. You approve who you work with.
04
Receive orders
When a customer orders from a client's store, you get notified instantly. No chasing anyone down.
05
Fulfill and get paid
Complete the order. Your cut is transferred automatically. No invoicing.
If you want to sell things
01
Find a local vendor
Reach out to a vendor you want to work with and ask them to invite you. Or sign up to stay in the loop as we grow.
02
Launch your storefront
Get a branded store at yourbrand.merchlink.shop (or your own domain). No inventory. No upfront cost.
03
Add products
Choose from your partnered vendor's offerings and set your markup. Your profit is built in.
04
Share it with your community
Your customers shop your store like any e-commerce site. Guest checkout, no account needed.
05
Get paid automatically
Every sale splits the payment between you and your vendor instantly. No chasing, no invoicing.
The part nobody has to think about (but should know)
When a customer completes an order, CityMerchLink automatically splits the payment: the vendor gets their cut for production, the client gets their markup, and a small platform fee covers processing. Every party gets an email notification. Fulfillment status updates flow back to the client's dashboard in real time.
Payments are processed securely via Stripe Connect and their 3.4% + 50¢ fee. The platform fee is a flat $1.00 + 0.5% per order, which covers payment processing for everyone involved.
Delivery Options
Vendor pickup
Customer picks up directly from the vendor.
Client pickup
Vendor delivers to the client's location; customer picks up there.
Shipping
Vendor ships directly to the customer.