Vendor Portal

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Overview

The Vendor Portal is where vendors manage everything about their market participation — applications, booth assignments, payments, messaging with hosts, loyalty rewards, and their business profile. It’s available on the web at seenmarkets.com and in the Seen Markets mobile app.

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Accessing the Portal

Vendors get access when they submit their first application or create an account. Sign in at seenmarkets.com or the mobile app.

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Dashboard

The vendor dashboard shows:

• Upcoming markets — all events you’ve applied to, with status (pending, approved, waitlisted, denied).
• Pending payments — outstanding payment requests from hosts with a link to pay.
• Market updates — notifications from hosts (schedule changes, reminders, etc.).
• Booth info — your assigned booth or option to pick one (when self-selection is enabled).

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Managing Markets

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Application Status

Track every application:

• Pending — waiting for host review.
• Approved — you’re in. Check for booth assignment and payments.
• Waitlisted — on the list; you’ll be notified if a spot opens.
• Denied — not accepted for this event.

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Apply to More Dates

If a host runs recurring events, you’ll see their other dates. Apply to additional dates with one tap — your business info is prefilled. Choose which dates you want to attend.

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Update Your Application

Made a mistake or need to change something? Open the market and tap Edit application to update your submission (opens on the web).

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Cancel Participation

Changed your mind? Open the market details and use Cancel participation to withdraw. The host will be notified.

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Explore and Find Markets

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Explore (app)

The Explore tab shows upcoming markets from hosts you’ve already worked with. An easy way to find more dates or new events from organizers you know.

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Find Markets (app)

Search for new markets by name, location, state, or “near me.” Apply directly from the results.

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Explore (web)

At seenmarkets.com/v/explore, browse markets from hosts you’ve worked with and apply to new dates.

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Find a Local Market (public directory)

Visit seenmarkets.com/find-a-local-market to browse a public directory of all published markets on Seen Markets. You can search by name, browse by state, or use your location to find markets near you. No login required.

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Booth Selection

When a host enables booth self-selection:

1. You see the interactive booth map with available booths.
2. Select a booth. Free booths confirm immediately; paid booths go to Stripe checkout.
3. Reservations have a time limit — complete checkout before the hold expires.

If the host assigns your booth manually, you’ll see your assignment in the market details and the booth map.

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Payments

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Payment Requests

When a host requests payment (e.g. booth fee):

• You receive an email with a secure Stripe checkout link.
• The request also appears on your dashboard and in the mobile app.
• Tap Pay Now to complete the payment.

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Payment History

View all past payments at seenmarkets.com/v/payments or in the mobile app under Menu → Payment History.

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Direct Messaging

Message hosts directly about specific events:

• Web: Open a market and use the messaging feature.
• App: Tap Message organizer from the market details, or go to the Messages tab for all conversations.

Messages are organized per-market so conversations stay in context.

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Loyalty Program

Some hosts run a loyalty program that rewards vendors for repeat participation:

• See your progress toward the next reward in the app’s Loyalty tab or at seenmarkets.com/v/loyalty-program.
• Rewards are typically discounts on booth fees based on number of markets attended.
• Each host’s program is separate.

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Profile Management

Keep your vendor profile updated — it’s used across all applications.

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What you can edit

• Business info — name, description, product categories.
• Logo — upload your business logo.
• Contact — email, phone.
• Address — business address.
• Social links — Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube.
• Payment methods — Venmo, Cash App, PayPal usernames (for hosts to see).

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Market Updates and Notifications

• Hosts can send market-wide updates (schedule changes, weather alerts, setup instructions).
• Updates appear on your dashboard and in the market details.
• You also receive an email notification.
• All updates are preserved for future reference.

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Booth Design

seenmarkets.com/judge-my-booth In the mobile app’s Booth Design tab:

• Get AI feedback — upload a photo of your booth setup and get suggestions.
• Order booth supplies — labels, packaging, bags, banners, signs, business cards, posters from the Print Shop.

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Best Practices

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Next Steps