How to increase your sales on the Country Living Marketplace
And what a successful storefront looks like
Following the success of our annual in-person shopping events up and down the country, we wanted to launch a platform where our artisan partners could reach new and exciting online audiences, too.
The Country Living Marketplace went live in 2022 as a premium online shopping destination to do just that. And since then, we've continued to grow...
In 2024, we saw:
You can read our full Year in Review report for 2024 here.
How to get started as a new seller
We have a comprehensive Seller Guide to take you through every step including:
- Creating your account
- Payment and shipping
- Uploading products
- Managing your orders and storefront
We are always on hand to help with any queries. Please email sellers@countrylivingshop.co.uk and we'll come straight back to you.
A successful seller on the Country Living Marketplace will...
We want all our members to fly. To make sales, grow your audience and run a thriving Marketplace store, make note of the below...
Great images are an absolute must
Well-shot, high resolution images are one of the number one things we ask for. They increase your sales and mean you're perfect to feature in our print and digital marketing material. They look great on social media, too (ours and yours!). Read our tips on good product photography
Treat your online storefront as an extension of your brand
Mirror the quality, time and care you put into other areas of your business
Tell your story!
Make the most of your profile and let shoppers get to know you, your journey and what inspires your products
Be quick and responsive when you get an order
Prepare for the best shopper experience and they'll want to return
Add a personal touch when sending out your orders
Download our branded postcards and write a note on the back saying thank you to your happy customer. We've got official stickers for you too, to pop on your packaging. You can download them here.
Upload new products regularly
To keep our shoppers engaged and encourage them to visit again, new seasonal products are key. Got a new Christmas collection or summer range? Make sure you upload them. They are great for our marketing material too
Get ahead of the game
Data from Google search teaches us that people start searching for seasonal ideas months before the event itself. For best practice, have your new collections ready and updated four months in advance
Get sharing on social
Shout about your membership to The Artisan Collective and let your followers now they can find you on the Country Living Marketplace. You can download your Country Living Stamp here.