A QUICK GUIDE

How TapIndex works.

Find a good independent store, get help choosing, or understand how your own online store can improve.

01

Browse Stores

Browse and search independent online stores by name or category. Open a store to learn about it, then shop on its own website.

Browse stores ↗
02

Find Products

Tell the shopping chat what you need. It asks a few useful questions before suggesting stores that fit your taste and goal.

Start a conversation ↗
03

Buy & Sell

Look through individual products and one-off finds from independent sellers.

See products ↗
04

Evaluate My Store

Owners can assess an online store with a five-part, 25-point report. Every score comes with evidence, strengths, and next steps.

See the evaluation ↗
05

List your store

Create a store card so shoppers can discover your business. A membership also includes regular evaluations.

Join TapIndex ↗
GOOD TO KNOW

Shop directly with the store.

TapIndex helps you discover independent businesses. When you decide to buy, the purchase takes place on the store’s own website. You can follow favorites and come back to them later.

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