👋 Welcome New Community Members 👋

[Tom]

Hello — my name is Tom and I'm a community manager at Square. Welcome to the Seller Community! 

Giving a shoutout below to a handful of sellers who joined recently — we're glad you're here. 🙂

Question: Many cities across the United States are easing shelter in place restrictions this week, is yours? What changes have you implemented to allow customers back into your business? Reply below and let us know how things are playing out where you are.

@fuelespresso 
@SMcCaffrey 
@StGeorgeDinner 
@303bakes 
@ShopGurl 
@4BrothersPest 
@BBBrewing 
@BlacksmithKafe 
@melissakdodd 
@akfarms 
@MusicLady 
@MysticGardens 
@OzarksReef 

Stay safe, keep looking out for each other, and don't hesitate to reach out here with any questions!

Warmly,
Tom

[Tom]

Also, dropping in some links to discussions and recently added resources that will hopefully be helpful for your business needs.

Recent Topics:

• Managing Your Service Business During COVID-19 — Join the discussion with other sellers as they cope with COVID-19.
• Should I buy a Restaurant for Sale in LA (Pasadena)? — Weigh in and share your experience with how you started your business.
• Future of Food // Seller Insights // Ritual Coffee — Read an interview with a restaurant owner affected by the COVID-19 restrictions.
• Legal Perspectives during COVID-19 — Insights available in a recorded webinar. 

Resources:

• 📅 Virtual Education Events w/ Square and Bench
• 🛒 How to Sell Online and Allow for Pickup Orders — Learn how to take your business online.
• 📚 Free Skillshare Membership  — Take advantage of this offer and sign up for online courses on a wide range of topics.

[OzarksReef]

Hi Tom,

Most cities in SW Missouri are opening back up with continued focus on social distancing. My retail aquarium shop has navigated through the past couple of months with a big help by the Square online store. We launched the site as a result of the stay at home orders and our customer base responded well. A big thanks to Square for offering some of the marketing tools at no charge.

I must admit however, that there are some real frustrations we face when using the online store. The interface between Weebly and Square could be greatly improved for users with some minor changes. I would be happy to participate in a feedback session with other online store users with the hope of helping to improve the product.

All the best,

OzarksReef

[Tom]

Hey @OzarksReef,

Thank you for taking the time to share and I'm so glad to hear that Square was able to help navigate the last few months. I also wanted to surface our Beta Community — we're always working to improve. Participation in the Beta program enables early access to new features and opportunities to shape the product with feedback sessions. To learn more, have a look here: What does it mean to be a Square Beta Tester?

In the meantime, I'm happy to surface any suggestions with our Online Store team. Keep us in the loop with how things are going — stay safe and healthy! 💪