Creators can now display a list of products sold on EC sites on note
The "Store" feature, which allows creators to display a list of products they sell on EC sites directly on their note page, became available on February 25th.
This time, we are partnering with three EC platforms: "STORES", "minne byGMO Pepabo (hereinafter, minne)", and "BASE". Creators who sell products on any of these platforms can create a page on their note to display a list of their products. We plan to expand the number of partner platforms as requests arise.
※ You can check the latest list of partners here
What is the "Store" feature?
Creators can set up a page on note that lists the products they sell on EC sites. Starting February 25th, it will integrate with "STORES" and "minne", and from late March, with "BASE". Creators who sell products on any of these platforms will be able to use the "Store" feature. We plan to continue increasing the number of EC platforms we partner with in the future.
Background of providing the "Store" feature
note aims to be the home base for all creators. To that end, we are continuously making improvements so that you can express your work in all genres on note, not just text, but also illustrations, manga, videos, photos, music, and more. With the "Store" feature, we support creators who make and sell their own products by helping them introduce their products on note, post stories about those products, and use various methods to increase product awareness and foster fan communities.
Previously, note provided a feature called "note for shopping", which embeds the store name, product name, price, and product image in a card format on note when you embed a product URL from a partner EC platform. Also, in December, we partnered with the online store "MUUU" as a "preliminary support for the Store feature". Three creators active on note, Kappy, Mame, and Yutanuki Yoshimoto, participated and are selling original merchandise. This "Store" feature is a step toward making it easier for even more creators to introduce their products.
How to set up
1. Obtain the RSS feed that distributes the product list from each platform
Check how to obtain it on each platform and prepare the RSS URL.
・For those using STORES, click here
・For those using minne, click here (Please log in to your minne creator page to view)
2. Open "Settings" on your My Page, paste the RSS into the "Store" form, and click "Save".
3. The Store tab will be displayed.
Partnering EC platforms
STORES
STORES is a service that allows anyone to easily create a full-scale online shop. It offers high design quality to express the shop's uniqueness, intuitive operation even for beginners, and simple pricing plans tailored to your sales style. About 10,000 shops are created every month.
Example of a creator's Store tab
minne
minne is the largest handmade market in Japan, connecting people who want to buy handmade works with those who want to sell them. Over 10 million handmade items, including accessories, stationery, household goods, and food, are displayed and sold on minne. It provides a place for "sellers" to showcase and sell their work, and for "buyers" to discover unique, one-of-a-kind items.
Example of a creator's store tab
BASE
BASE is a service that allows anyone to easily create an online shop. It is equipped with features necessary for running an online shop, such as easy-to-implement payment functions and stylish design themes, making it easy for those who previously found it difficult to start an online shop due to costs, technical skills, or time constraints to get started. Currently, over 900,000 brands (as of February 2020) use BASE to operate their online shops.
Theme project "#MyShop"
In conjunction with the "Store" feature that supports creators selling their own products, we are calling for posts on note related to "#MyShop." You are free to write about anything, such as an introduction to your shop or brand, the behind-the-scenes of your craftsmanship, or your dedication to shop creation. The format can be anything, including columns, essays, manga, illustrations, or photos. You can participate by writing an article on note and posting it with the hashtag "#MyShop."