--- title: Sign up for ShopHERE to get online today description: ShopHERE Powered by Google creates online stores for independent small businesses and artists at no cost. image: https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/_ShopHERE%20Landing%20Page%202023.png --- [![Digital Main Street](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/DMS_Logo_large.svg "Digital Main Street")](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/) - [Available Programs](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/ontario/) - [Alberta](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/alberta/) - [Digital Economy Program](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/digital-economy-program/) - [CDAP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/ab-cdap/) - Atlantic Canada - [CDAP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/atlantic-cdap/) - [New Brunswick Grant](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/nb-grant/) - British Columbia - [CDAP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/bc-cdap/) - Northwest Territories - [CDAP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/nwt-cdap/) - [Ontario](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/ontario/) - [R.A.I.S.E.](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/raise/) - [CDAP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/cdap/) - [Ontario Grants](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/ontariogrants/) - [ShopHERE powered by Google](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere-signup) - Saskatchewan - [CDAP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/sk-cdap/) - Yukon - [CDAP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/yukon-cdap/) - [Vendor Directory](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/vendor-directory/) - [News](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/news/) - [Events](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/events/) - [Resources](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/case-studies/) - [Courses](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/dms-courses/) - [ShopHERE Stories](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere-stories/) - [Case Studies](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/case-studies/) - [Tools](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/tools/) - [FAQ](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/faq/) - [SIGN UP](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/) - [LOG IN](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/account/login/) ![shophere](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/shophere.png) # Thank you for your interest in the ShopHERE program. ## The ShopHERE program application portal is now closed. ###### What does the program do? - creates and configures your online store - trains you on how to manage it - works to get the store live - helps with marketing the store ###### Who is eligible - under 10 employees (25 if a restaurant) - registered in Ontario - can be a business or artist - home based or commercial ###### What are the program benefits? - Free 90 day trial of Shopify - Ad credits including $100 for Facebook and Google - Free .CA domain registration - and many more benefits ### Wait, why is this free? ShopHERE is funded by a combination of the federal government and province of Ontario, combined with key corporate sponsors to help Ontario businesses and artists get selling online. ###### Check out some of our [program graduate success stories](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere-stories/) and see how we've helped small businesses succeed online [View Stories](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere-stories/) [Français](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shop-here-fr/) ## The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of having an online presence to sell goods and services. To address this need, Digital Main Street is collaborating with Google, Shopify, Mastercard and Microsoft to build and optimize online stores for small independent businesses and artists in just a matter of days. ## Hear from ShopHERE Graduates ![Luma](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_luma.png?width=170&name=rsz_luma.png) ### Inamullumani Luma Qusus Awad "This program is a godsend for small businesses and artists! Having a store online made it easy for me to stay connected with my clients all over the world. It was a great learning experience and the meetings were so organized and informative." ![Cindy](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_cindy.png?width=170&name=rsz_cindy.png) ### Green Cabin Pottery Cindy Chiupka-Jozin "This program has been indispensable in understanding the possibilities of promoting my business online! I am fortunate to have this program to aid with navigating the online world." ![Gillian](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_gillian.png?width=170&name=rsz_gillian.png) ### Gillian Mapp Photography Gillian Mapp "ShopHERE makes figuring out next steps amongst the COVID-19 situation so much easier. The program is an amazing opportunity to have someone to guide you through taking your business online." ![Shawn](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_shawn.png?width=170&name=rsz_shawn.png) ### Shawn Paul Thompson Art Shawn Paul Thompson "I've sold four paintings 2.5 weeks into the launch of my store. Being online offers access to an unlimited audience and market–bigger than ever before. Business is all about being seen, and ShopHERE has put the eyes of the world on my personal and creative brand." ![Marian](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_marian.png?width=170&name=rsz_marian.png) ### Face Yoga Lab Marian Claudio "I was able to launch a proper website and I received so much help in terms of customizing it... My e-Commerce Coordinator guided me through every step of the way. It literally took my business from IRL to URL!" ![Rose Nixon](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_ronn.png?width=170&name=rsz_ronn.png) ### Really Organized Now Rose Nixon "I had nothing to lose and everything to gain from ShopHERE being... FREE. Within a matter of weeks, RON had a beautiful online presence that not only provided a basis for customers to learn about RON and their services, but purchase these services directly from the website. I can now reach more people without limitations to just the GTA." ![Julie Humphries](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_julie_ringreno.png?width=170&name=rsz_julie_ringreno.png) ### Ring Reno Julie Humphries “Our business really halted in March when the lockdown started. We knew we needed to rethink how we find new clients and going online was the obvious first choice. We really needed a hand getting our website launched and the ShopHERE Program came along at the exact right time!” ![Tammy](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_tammy.png?width=170&name=rsz_tammy.png) ### Opeongo Soaps Tammy Stuart "This program is a godsend for small businesses and artists! All I had to do was send some photos and update my inventory! Now that it is all done, the time I will save in just creating shipping labels is mind blowing! The inventory tracking on the Shopify site is another awesome perk!" ![Laura](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-head-shots/new%20headshots/rsz_laura.png?width=170&name=rsz_laura.png) ### 22 & Lou Laura Freel "The hardest part is getting started, and my ShopHERE Helper did that with the website. It meant I was able to still work on my products, and thousands of other things that need to be done as a small business owner, while she did the initial setup." ## What do businesses and Artists get as part of ShopHERE? Their choice of an online store customized with their information, branding, logo, etc. Hands-on assistance setting up and launching their online store. Training to support their online store, including topics such as digital marketing, shipping and inventory management. Access to free tools to help support the launch of their online stores. \*\* The ShopHERE program is free for participants to sign up and have a Shopify store built. Businesses **will** be responsible for the monthly [Shopify fee](https://www.shopify.ca/pricing) after the initial 90-day trial. [View the full list of additional benefits](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere/benefits/) provided by program partners. ## Participant Requirements The ShopHERE powered by Google program is currently open to small independent businesses and artists that meet the following requirements: ![rec-2](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/rec-2.png) - It is a registered business, or a registered non-profit organization. - It has a commercial location or is home-based. - It has fewer than ten employees or fewer than 25 employees if a restaurant or bar. - It is not a corporate chain or franchise. Or must be an artist. [Sign Up for a Free Online Store](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere/signup/) ## Program Partners ![dtg-logo-002](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/dtg-logo-002.png) ![dtg-logo-04](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/dtg-logo-04.png) ![ON_POS_LOGO_RGB](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/ON_POS_LOGO_RGB.png) ![canadapost](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/canadapost.png) ![google](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/google.jpg) ![mastercard](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/mastercard.png) ![ebay](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/ebay.png) ![shopify](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/shopify.png) ![Meta_lockup_positive primary_RGB](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Meta_lockup_positive%20primary_RGB.png) ![qb-logo-30-70-color](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/qb-logo-30-70-color.png) ![thumbnail_Square_LogoLockup_Black (1)](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/thumbnail_Square_LogoLockup_Black%20(1).png) ![Lightspeed_Logo_RedBlack](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Lightspeed_Logo_RedBlack.png) ## Supporting Partners ![cira_full-colour](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/cira_full-colour.png) ![Schulich](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/Schulich.jpg) ![snapchat](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/snapchat.jpg) ![scotiabank](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/scotiabank.jpg) ![magnet](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/Digital%20Main%20Street%20-%20July%202020/Images/magnet.png) [View the full list of additional benefits](https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere/benefits/) provided by program partners.   **The ShopHERE Process** ## How It Works #### 2 - 6 Weeks ![dms_1](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/dms_1.png) ### Participant Sign up & Approval ![dms_2](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/dms_2.png) ### Online Store Development ![dms_3](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/dms_3.png) ### Online Store Review & Launch ![dms_4](https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca/hubfs/dms_4.png) ### Marketing Training & Support The ShopHERE program helps small businesses and artists get online to reach local and global audiences. - Participants get online in as little as a matter of days - Participants receive 1:1 support from an e-Commerce Coordinator - Support includes training in digital marketing, shipping and inventory management - Gain free access to benefits and tools from partners   \*\*The ShopHERE program is free for participants to signup and have an online store built. 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