Once your vendor account is activated, you will have access to the vendor dashboard. The dashboard is your central hub for managing your store on Local Marketplace. Here’s a detailed overview of the key sections and features of the vendor dashboard:


1. Dashboard Home: The home page of your vendor dashboard provides a summary of your store’s performance, including recent sales, orders, and earnings. It gives you a quick snapshot of your store’s activity.
2. Products: This section allows you to manage your product listings. You can add new products, edit existing ones, and categorize them to make it easier for customers to find them.
3. Orders: Here, you can view and manage all your orders. You can see order details, update order statuses, and handle customer inquiries related to their orders.
4. Coupons: If you want to offer discounts or special promotions, this section lets you create and manage coupon codes that customers can use during checkout.
5. Reports: The reports section provides detailed insights into your sales performance. You can view sales reports, track your earnings, and analyze your store’s performance over time.
6. Reviews: This section allows you to manage customer reviews for your products. You can respond to reviews and maintain your store’s reputation.
7. Withdraw: Here, you can request withdrawals of your earnings. This section shows your current balance and allows you to transfer funds to your chosen payment method.
8. Badge: If Local Marketplace uses a badge system to recognize top sellers or special achievements, this section will display your badges and awards.
9. Product Q&A: Manage questions and answers related to your products. This helps improve customer engagement and provides valuable information to potential buyers.
10. Return Request: Handle return requests from customers. You can review return reasons, approve or reject requests, and manage the return process efficiently.
11. Staff: If you have team members assisting with your store, this section allows you to manage their accounts and assign roles and permissions.
12. Booking: If your store offers bookable products or services (like appointments or rentals), this section helps you manage bookings and schedules.
13. Announcements: Stay updated with the latest news and announcements from Local Marketplace. This section ensures you don’t miss important updates or new features.
14. Support: If you need help or have any questions, the support section provides access to resources and allows you to contact the Local Marketplace support team.
15. Settings: This section allows you to configure various aspects of your store, including your store’s profile, payment methods, shipping options, and tax settings. Make sure to set these up correctly to ensure a smooth selling experience.