SEO Optimization
To help your products get found online
For small businesses
Sell online your way
Whether you are just getting started or already selling on Shopify, Main Street Collective gives you a way to grow without getting lost in crowded marketplaces.
Two ways to join
Choose the path that fits your business
Whether you need a storefront or already sell on Shopify, there is a way to join Main Street Collective that works for where you are right now.
No website needed
Start with our vendor portal
If you do not already have a website or Shopify store, we will give you access to our vendor portal so you can upload products and start selling.
- No website required
- We host your storefront
- Upload and manage products in one place
- Get built-in marketplace visibility
Portal plans
Starter
$25/month + 20% commission
Growth
$45/month + 15% commission
Pro
$75/month + 10% commission
Already on Shopify
Join through Shopify Collective
If you already sell on Shopify, you can join through Shopify Collective and connect your store with Main Street Collective without taking on a second storefront.
- No monthly fee
- Connect products from your existing Shopify store
- No duplicate product setup
- Commission only, with terms discussed directly
How to get started on Collective
- Make sure your store is on Shopify
- Enable Shopify Collective in your admin if it is available to your store
- Apply with us so we can review fit and next steps
- Once approved, we will guide you through connecting your products
If you are already on Shopify but have never used Collective, that is okay. We can help you figure out whether it is the right fit and walk you through what comes next.
Start the Shopify pathWhat you get
More than just a storefront
Main Street Collective gives small businesses the tools, visibility, and support to grow online without doing everything alone.
Built in audience
Your products become part of a growing marketplace of shoppers looking for small businesses.
Shipping made simpler
We handle the system so you can stay focused on making, packing, and fulfilling orders.
Marketing support
Opportunities for featured placements, promotions, and targeted advertising support.
Vendor community
Stay connected through our private Facebook group and ongoing vendor communication.
Maker Academy perks
Get discounts and access to resources designed to help makers grow with confidence.
Real partnership
We are invested in helping your business grow, not just listing your products and walking away.
How it works
A simple way to get started
Whether you are joining through the vendor portal or Shopify Collective, we make the process clear and manageable.
1
Apply
Fill out the application so we can learn more about your business and the way you want to join.
2
Get set up
We help you take the next step, whether that means onboarding into the vendor portal or starting through Shopify Collective.
3
Start selling
Once you are set up, your products become part of a growing marketplace built to support small businesses.
Not another marketplace
Built to support small businesses, not bury them
Main Street Collective is not built around mass listings or making small businesses compete for scraps of attention. We grow through real partnerships, thoughtful curation, and support that helps makers keep building what they do best.
Real partnership
We work with makers as partners, not just names on a vendor list.
Thoughtful curation
We focus on quality, fit, and the kinds of products people actually want to discover.
Support that continues
From setup to promotion, we stay involved in helping your business grow.
Real partnership
We work with makers as partners, not just names on a vendor list.
Optional growth support
Grow faster with Main Street Collective
We do more than give you a storefront. Main Street Collective offers optional Business Boosters designed to help small businesses increase visibility, strengthen brand presence, and create momentum beyond a simple listing.
Targeted Marketing
Campaigns built around your business
Content Creation
Custom videos and social media support
For Southern makers
Ready to grow your business?
Join a marketplace built to support small businesses, not compete with them. Whether you are just starting out or already selling online, there is a path for you.
Apply to join
No crowded marketplace. No one size fits all setup. Just real support.