How to Start Selling on Angler's Marketplace

Step 1: Sign Up

1. Create an Account: Click on the "Sign Up" button at the top right corner of the homepage.

2. Fill in Your Details: Enter your name, email address, and create a password.

3. Verify Your Email: Check your inbox for a verification email and follow the instructions to verify your account.

Step 2: Set Up Your Seller Profile

1. Complete Your Profile: Click your profile in the top right of the screen and select “Profile Settings”. Fill in your seller profile details, including a profile picture, a display name, and a brief bio.

2. Connect to Stripe: Angler’s Marketplace uses a software called Stripe to securely process transactions. Navigate to “Account Settings” and select “Payout Details”. Follow the instructions to create a secure Stripe account and link your banking information to automatically process payments.

Step 3: List Your Products

1. Add a New Product: Click on the “Post a New Listing” button and select the product category.

2. Listing Details: Fill in the product details, including:

• Title: Give your listing a catchy and descriptive title.
• Description: Write a detailed description highlighting the features and benefits of your product.
• Tags: Write relevant tags separated by commas to help customers find your products. Ex. (plugs, metal lip, stripers, flies, beast fleye)
• Price: Set a competitive price that reflects the value of your product.
• Stock: Indicate the available stock
• Delivery: Choose your shipping rate and an additional rate for multiple products if applicable
• Photos: Upload high-quality images of your product from multiple angles.

Step 4: Manage Your Listings

1. Review Your Listings: Regularly check your listings to ensure they are up-to-date and accurately reflect your inventory.

2. Respond to Customer Inquiries: Engage with potential buyers by promptly responding to their questions and messages.

3. Update Your Listings: Make any necessary changes to your product descriptions, prices, and stock levels as needed.

Step 5: Fulfill Orders

1. Order Notifications: Stay informed about new orders through email notifications or by checking the inbox on your seller dashboard.

2. Pack and Ship: Carefully pack your products and ship them promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.

3. Mark as Shipped: Once you have shipped the order, navigate to your inbox and select the order. Select the green “I’ve Shipped this Order” button. If the order is not marked as shipped within two weeks, the order will expire and you will not get paid.

4. Provide Tracking Information: Share tracking details with your customers to keep them informed about their order status.

Step 6: Get Paid

1. Receive Payments: Once the customer confirms that they have received the order, your payment will be processed and transferred. If the customer does not confirm or dispute an order, you will be paid automatically two weeks from the time the order was shipped. A 6% commission will automatically be deducted from each sale.

2. Track Your Earnings: Monitor your sales and earnings through your seller dashboard.

Tips for Success

High-Quality Photos: Use clear, well-lit photos to showcase your products.

Detailed Descriptions: Provide thorough and accurate descriptions to help customers make informed decisions.

Engage with Customers: Build a positive reputation by responding to inquiries and providing excellent customer service.

Promote Your Listings: Share your products on social media and with your network to drive more traffic to your listings.