Helping and Inspiring The Nation to Shop Independent

Join & Shine a Light on Your Shop

Join Love Our Shops UK: Become part of a community that champions independent online shops.

Are you an independent online shop owner looking to reach more customers, connect with a community that loves shopping independent, and boost your shop’s visibility? Love Our Shops UK is here to help!

This is for you if…

  • You own an independent online shop based in the UK.
  • You’re passionate about your small business.
  • You’re looking to grow your online presence and reach more customers who value shopping small and supporting indie businesses.
  • You want to be part of a supportive community that celebrates the best of independent shopping.

Why Join Us?

At Love Our Shops UK, we’re passionate about showcasing the best of independent shopping.

We know that running an indie shop isn’t just about selling products—it’s about sharing your unique offering and personal touch that big brands just can’t match.

When you join our community, you’re becoming part of a movement that encourages customers to shop small and shop independent more and more every day.

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Here’s how we help you stand out:

  1. Connect with Your Perfect Customers

Our platform is dedicated to shoppers who shop with intention.  They are conscious shoppers, who make deliberate, thoughtful choices about where they shop.   By joining, you’ll be connecting with these discerning shoppers who want to shop independent and are looking for shops just like yours.

  1. Grow Your Online Presence

We promote your shop through our website, social media channels, blog features, and exclusive promotions. We’re constantly growing our reach and bringing more eyes to Love Our Shops UK and the small businesses we feature.

  1. Be Part of a Supportive Indie Community

You’re not just another shop on the platform—you’re part of a community of like-minded shop owners. We provide a platform where you can collaborate with other indie businesses.

  1. Share Your Story

We believe every indie shop has a story worth telling. Our platform gives you the opportunity to share your journey, passions, and beliefs through your shop page, blog features, marketing content and social media spotlights.

  1. Affordable Membership

We understand the challenges small business owners face, which is why we offer a simple, straightforward membership at an easily affordable price.  One that gives you access to the increased exposure, and support you need to thrive.

 


How Much Does It Cost?

Joining Love Our Shops UK is simple and affordable!

  • Directory membership is only £12.99* per month, fixed for the lifetime of your membership. As long as you remain a member, you’ll always pay just £12.99 per month.
  • One-off joining fee of £25.99 to get started.
  • There are no commissions—you keep the full benefit of your sales.
  • You can cancel at any time (though we’re confident you’ll love being part of our community and won’t want to leave!).

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What Our Members Are Saying

Don’t just take our word for it—hear what some of our amazing indie shop owners have to say about being part of Love Our Shops UK:


Meet the Founder

Barbara Steadman Owner of Love Our Shops UK

Hi, I’m Barbara, the founder of Love Our Shops UK.

I created this platform because, like you, I believe in the power of small businesses. I’ve always been passionate about supporting indie shops that offer something unique and personal, and I wanted to build a space where they can be found and can thrive.  Plus, selfishly, I love shopping with independents and want them all to thrive so they can be a part of our lives for years to come.

Having seen the incredible passion, hard work and care that goes into running an independent shop, I know how important it is to have a community that truly values what you do. That’s why I’m committed to helping indie businesses grow, connect with new customers, and feel supported every step of the way.  You can find out more on the About Us page.

I’m so excited to welcome you into our wonderful community of like-minded shop keepers and indie shoppers!


How to Join

Ready to grow your shop and reach more indie-loving customers? Joining is simple!

  1. Apply Online: Fill out a quick application to tell us a little about you and your shop.
  2. Join the Platform: We’ll feature your shop on our platform, and you’ll start benefiting from our promotional support and community.

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Be Seen. Be Supported. Be Independent.

Join Love Our Shops UK today and let’s celebrate the joy of independent shopping together.

Have questions? Reach out to us at barbara@loveourshopsuk.com. We’re here to help!  Our contact us page for details.


Stay Connected – Join Our Shop Talk Email List!

Want to be the first to hear about the latest indie shop updates, exclusive promotions, and tips to help your business thrive? Join our Love Our Shops UK email list and never miss out on:

  • Exclusive offers only available to our email subscribers.
  • The latest news.
  • Tips and resources to help you grow your online shop.

Don’t miss out—join our email list today and stay inspired! Simply enter your details below, and you’ll be part of our indie-loving community in no time.

Your inbox will thank you, and we’ll make sure to only send you the good stuff—no spam, we promise!

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I wish you all the best with your online store.  You are such an important part of the UK economy and an important part of all your local communities.

Barbara

*we are not currently VAT registered.  This price will increase to plus VAT when we are.