Local Product
A Local Product is a Spotted category for a specific item worth buying — found at a shop, stall, or market. The product is the discovery, not the store. A Local Product post tells people what was found and where, regardless of whether the seller has any online presence.
Most product discovery online is driven by e-commerce platforms that index only the businesses that have chosen to list. The items sold by a local stationery shop, the specific fabric at a textile dealer, the handmade item at a neighbourhood craftsperson — these exist but cannot be found online. A Local Product Spotted post fills this gap: a photo of the item, anchored to where it was found.
Local Product is particularly valuable for items that are hard to find or not widely known — a specific component from a hardware shop, a regional food product from a small supplier, a handmade item that exists in only one place in the locality. The post creates permanent, searchable visibility for a discovery that would otherwise be invisible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes something a Local Product rather than a Food Spot?
If it is primarily food or something to eat, use Food Spot. If it is a physical product to buy and take home — clothing, hardware, a handmade item, a specific ingredient for home use — use Local Product.
Does the seller need to be on Glymp for me to post a Local Product?
No. A Local Product post is a user discovery, not a business listing. You can post about a product found at a stall or shop regardless of whether the seller has a Glymp profile.