How To: Sign Up to Shop Our Online Marketplace
The Link Companies online marketplace is now powered by Brandwise!
Brandwise is used by hundreds of other agencies and thousands of suppliers. Their Brandwise Passport system allows you to have one singular log-in regardless of which connection you’re placing an order with.
GOOD TO KNOW: When you shop online with us, your local area rep is still receiving commissions on products you purchase, unlike those other major sites! 😁
Let's get started!
Visit www.thelinkcompanies.com and click the "Shop Now" button at the top of the web page.
You have now arrived at our Brandwise online marketplace!
This is where our road splits! Please scroll down to option number 1 or 2 based on which scenario fits you best.
#1 - If you already have a Brandwise Passport, or believe you may have made an account in the past...
Sign in using your email and password.
Forgot your password? Click on Forgot your email or password? and proceed with the prompts to create a new password.
Once you log in successfully, if you're not already connected to The Link Companies, you will be prompted to the Request to shop page.
Click Send Request to connect and shop with us, The Link Companies. You'll notice the upper left corner now shows The Link Companies logo.
While your account is being approved by our team, you can enjoy browsing dozens of brands and creating carts in the marketplace.
You will receive an email stating your account has been approved within a full business day. At that time, please log back into your account and submit any shopping carts you created.
Have questions? Give us a call at 800.877.5465(LINK) or send us an email at info@thelinkcompanies.com.
#2 - If you do not have a Brandwise Passport...
First, you'll need to register for a Brandwise Passport. Click Register for a Brandwise Passport to shop online!
Follow the registration steps on the page titled Get your Brandwise Passport
This email you sign up with should be unique to you and not shared with other members of the company.
Step 2 will ask to confirm your email address. Go to your email inbox and confirm before moving on to create your password.
Now you can create and save your password.
After completing the steps, you will be redirected back to the login screen. Log in with your newly created Brandwise Passport!
Now that you've created your personal Passport, it's time to create or connect your business!
Click the Retailer option.
Enter your retailer information and click the Search button.
If you and your company are new to Brandwise, you will receive a We couldn't find your business page.
Scroll down on the page to continue adding the required information, and click the button Create Retailer.
Next, you'll be asked to confirm your shipping address. Choose the best option for you and your business. 'Add Shipping Adress Later' will require the shipping address to be set when the order is placed.
Please wait a few moments while your business is created (the blue box will appear).
Once the process is complete your business is created! Click the Ok button to move on to the next step.
Because you started with the link from our website (www.thelinkcompanies.com) you will now be prompted to shop with us.
Click Send Request to connect and shop with us, The Link Companies. You'll notice the upper left corner now shows The Link Companies logo.
While your account is being approved by our team, you can enjoy browsing dozens of brands and creating carts in the marketplace.
You will receive an email stating your account has been approved within a full business day. At that time, please log back into your account and submit any shopping carts you created.
We will process your online orders and send them to the appropriate vendors. Please include payment information on all online orders!
Have questions? Give us a call at 800.877.5465(LINK) or send us an email at info@thelinkcompanies.com.