Market Settings

🚀 Performance & User Experience Updates

Recent improvements to make your market faster and more user-friendly.

New Performance Features

• Infinite Scroll Product Loading: Products load automatically as customers scroll - no more pagination buttons to slow down browsing
• Server-Side Grower Filtering: Filtering by grower is now handled server-side for much better performance with large product catalogs
• Optimized Category Loading: Categories now load with Redis caching (10-minute TTL) for faster page loads
• Debounced Search & Filters: Search and filter updates are optimized to reduce unnecessary API calls
• Improved Mobile Performance: Market pages now load 3x faster on mobile devices

Enhanced Product Management

• Edit Mode Tutorial: When growers or admins toggle edit mode, they receive an interactive tutorial explaining all management features
• Better Product Visibility Controls: Inactive products are properly hidden when edit mode is off
• Scroll Position Memory: The page remembers where customers were when they return from viewing product details
• Admin Grower Selection: Market managers and superusers can now select which grower to associate with new products

Basic Market Information

Your market's core identity and contact information.

Market Identity

• Market Name: The public name displayed to customers
• Subdomain: Your market's web address (yourmarket.locallygrown.net) - cannot be changed after creation
• Slogan: A tagline displayed at the top of your market's pages
• Welcome Message: Text displayed on your market's homepage
• Footer: Information displayed at the bottom of every page

Location Information

• ZIP Code: Used for customer searches and mapping
• Locale: City, state (or region) for display purposes
• Coordinates: Automatically geocoded from ZIP code for map display

Financial Settings

Configure how fees and payments work in your market.

Market Revenue Model

• Default Grower Percentage: What percentage of sales growers keep (default: 90%)
• Customer Percentage: Optional surcharge added to customer orders
• Customer Percentage Label: How the surcharge appears to customers (e.g., "Market Surcharge")
• Software Fee: Base platform fee ($3.00) plus optional add-ons

Platform Fees

LocallyGrown.net charges a 3% platform fee on all sales. Note that this does NOT include Stripe payment processing fees, which are separate and paid directly to Stripe.

Membership Configuration

Set up customer membership requirements and fees.

Membership Options

• Requires Membership: Whether customers must pay membership fees
• Membership Fee: Annual or lifetime fee (default: $25)
• Trial Orders: How many orders new customers can place before paying membership (default: 2)
• Membership Length: Annual (renews yearly) or Lifetime (one-time payment)

When to Use Memberships

• CSA-style markets: Where customers commit to regular purchases
• Exclusive communities: Limited access markets
• Cost offset: Help cover operational expenses
• Commitment building: Encourage regular participation

Product Configuration

Control what types of products can be sold and how they're managed.

Product Types

• Allow Conventional Products: Non-organic products permitted
• Allow Wholesale Products: Bulk/wholesale pricing available
• New Products Disabled: Temporarily disable new product additions
• Growers Edit Categories: Allow growers to create/modify product categories

Category Management

• Hierarchical Categories: Organize products by type (vegetables, fruits, dairy, etc.)
• Category Navigation: Help customers find products easily
• Flexible Organization: Adapt to your community's product mix

Email Configuration

Set up email communications with your customers and growers.

Email Options

• Custom Email Address: Use your own email for market communications
• Hosted Email: Use @locallygrown.net email addresses
• Email Forwarding: Forward hosted emails to your personal email

Automated Emails

• Welcome Emails: Sent to new customers and growers
• Order Confirmations: Sent when customers place orders
• Harvest Notifications: Sent to growers about order fulfillment
• Reminder Emails: Pickup reminders and outstanding balance notices

Advanced Settings

Configure advanced features for your market's specific needs.

Operational Features

• Enable Pickup Locations: Multiple pickup points for customer convenience
• Enable Dropoff Locations: Where growers deliver products
• Share Grower Information: Make grower profiles publicly visible
• Volunteer Fulfillment: Allow volunteers to help with order preparation
• Grower Order Editing: Let growers modify orders (quantities, substitutions)

Content Features

• Recipes Enabled: Show/hide recipe section
• Ordering Status: Temporarily disable ordering with custom message
• Time Zone: Configure local time zone for order scheduling

Analytics Integration

• Google Analytics: Track website traffic and customer behavior
• Custom Analytics Code: Integrate other analytics platforms
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor market performance and growth

Best Practices

Starting Configuration

• Start with simple settings and add complexity as you grow
• Test all settings with a small group before full launch
• Document your settings for team members
• Review settings quarterly and adjust based on feedback

Customer Experience

• Keep welcome messages concise but informative
• Clearly explain any fees or surcharges
• Make contact information easily accessible
• Use consistent branding throughout your market

Financial Management

• Understand all fees before setting grower percentages
• Consider operational costs when setting market surcharges
• Communicate fee structure clearly to growers
• Review financial settings regularly as your market grows