Frequently Asked Questions

Is Local Line a marketplace?

Not exactly! Local Line is the all-in-one sales platform for farms and food hubs. We are currently building marketplace features that will allow you to build your own marketplaces in your community.

We also work with buyers. If this applies to you, check out our buyers page.

What is Local Line?

Local Line is an e-commerce platform that helps your farm, farmers market, or food hub manage their orders all in one place. Keep your customers, inventory, orders, and payments in sync with a robust set of features that help you sell and market your products.

Is Local Line right for me?

Local Line is built for local food producers and food hubs doing direct marketing. Whether you’re a farm, farmers’ market, food hub, CSA, butcher, artisan, brewer, vineyard, or artisanal producer, our platform keeps you organized, makes ordering convenient for customers, and increases order size.

How do I get started?

Start your free 7-day trial here. Your trial is unlimited, which means you have as much access as a paid subscription account does. You can even accept orders within this time!

Where is Local Line available?

Local Line is available in the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Join our waitlist if you want Local Line to come to your country.

How do I contact your team?

Your Local Line subscription includes our best-in-class support. Our team will help you get up and running in a breeze and will continually be there to support your business every step of the way. We have a Support Centre available for you to access 24/7, and our support team is only a phone call or email away: support@localline.ca, and toll-free at 1-855-699-1026

I just started my free trial. Now what?

Welcome to your Local Line account! Your free trial is unlimited, which means you have as much access as a paid subscription account does. You can even accept orders within this time. For steps on how to set up your account, visit our Help Centre for step-by-step instructions to get you from set-up to accepting orders!

Can I sell directly to my own customers if I also sell through a farmers’ market or food hub?

Yes! With a paid Local Line plan, you can also sell directly to your own customers in addition to selling through food hubs or farmers' markets near you. Visit our pricing page to determine which plan is right for you. Reach out to us with questions, and we’re happy to help!

Does Local Line accept SNAP as a method of payment?

You can configure payment options for your Local Line account and specify which methods of payment your business accepts. While the Local Line platform does not process SNAP payments through its platform, you can specify SNAP as a method of payment your store accepts offline or in person. Learn more about payment options here.

I manage a CSA. Can I use Local Line?

Yes! If you have the Store Credits feature enabled in your Local Line account, your CSA customers can purchase credits in advance and pay with those credits upon checkout.

Can I include more than one pickup location in my Local Line store?

Absolutely. There is no limit to the number of pickup locations included in your online store. You can add delivery plans, too. Learn more about delivery and pickup plans here.

I manage a food hub. Can my vendors manage their own products?

Yes! You can add connected (manage their own products) or managed (you manage their products) vendors to your Local Line account. Learn more about vendor management here.

Does Local Line support both retail and wholesale pricing?

Yes! You can create and manage different customer prices for all your different customer segments. For example, you might have a catalog (also known as a price list) for your retail customers and one for your wholesale customers.

Are there any commission fees, or start up fees?

None! No hidden commission fees, or start up fees.

What's included in a Local Line subscription?

All Local Line accounts come with unlimited products, customers, and users. You get access to all features and can purchase premium features from your account once you sign up. Browse our Features section for more details on each feature.

What is a price list?

A price list is a specific product catalog you create for a set of customers. With Local Line, you can create various price lists for all your different types of customers. Price Lists have a monthly cost, so you must select the number of price lists you need. Every other core feature is included!

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express. For annual plans, we also accept checks and e-transfers.

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