How-To Guide

Welcome to PublicSq, where it's never been easier to make the switch to shopping from values-aligned businesses. With over 55,000 businesses and over 1 million active consumers already on board, we are here to empower you to put purpose behind every purchase, from daily essentials to great restaurants near you. This guide is designed to provide you with a step-by-step walkthrough of how to use our app effectively and seamlessly, making the switch to PublicSq. as your go-to destination for all your shopping needs an effortless transition. Let’s get started!

A new way to shop your values.

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Over 55,000 thousand pro-life, pro-family, and pro-America businesses.

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Everything you need from daily essentials to great restaurants and stores near you that align with your values.
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Curated collections of high-quality products and services from clothing to skincare, household goods to healthcare.

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Enhance your shopping experience by liking, sharing, and saving your preferred businesses and products.

Welcome to PublicSq, where it's never been easier to make the switch to shopping values-aligned businesses for everything from daily essentials to great restaurants near you. With over 55,000 businesses and over 1 million active consumers already on board, we are here to empower you to put purpose behind every purchase.

Together, we can create an economy that champions American values and empowers businesses rooted in the founding principles that made this nation great. Let’s get started!

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What is the Featured Page?
As soon as you enter the PublicSq. app, you'll find yourself on the Featured Page – a carefully curated selection of some of the best businesses on the platform. Updated daily, the Featured Page serves as a gateway to explore new brands and discover alternatives to woke companies you normally shop. It acts as your go-to resource for trusted, values-aligned brands, empowering you to begin your journey of switching with confidence.
How do I use the Featured Page?
As you browse through the Featured Page, you will discover a curated collection of high-quality brands and products, as well as direct links to informative resources on the PublicSq. blog. Click on each module to explore its contents.

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How do I find products?
You can easily search for specific items, businesses, or categories by using the Search feature located at the top of the app. Enter a keyword or the product you're looking for, and a selection of options will appear that best fits your entry. If you aren’t able to find what you’re looking for, don’t worry! New products are being added daily across a number of popular categories.
How do I find businesses?
You can locate businesses by utilizing Search or by exploring the Featured Page.
How do I use the map to find businesses near me?
Enable location access on the map in order to discover local businesses in your surrounding area whether you're at home or traveling. Click on the “Near Me” tab, and drag within the map feature to explore what’s located nearby. Select from a number of categories to narrow what’s displayed on the map as you browse.

Discover

What is the featured page?

As soon as you enter the PublicSq. app, you'll find yourself on the Featured Page – a carefully curated selection of some of the best businesses on the platform. Updated daily, the Featured Page serves as a gateway to explore new brands and discover alternatives to woke companies you normally shop. It acts as your go-to resource for trusted, values-aligned brands, empowering you to begin your journey of switching with confidence.

How do I use the featured page?

As you browse through the Featured Page, you will discover a curated collection of high-quality brands and products, as well as direct links to informative resources on the PublicSq. blog. Click on each module to explore its contents.

Search

How do I find products?

You can easily search for specific items, businesses, or categories by using the Search feature located at the top of the app. Enter a keyword or the product you're looking for, and a selection of options will appear that best fits your entry. If you aren’t able to find what you’re looking for, don’t worry! New products are being added daily across a number of popular categories.

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How do I make a purchase?
When you discover a product on the Featured Page, click the link provided on the card to go directly to the product page to make your purchase through the merchant's website. If you're browsing within a specific business listing, you have the option to visit the business's website directly to complete your transaction.

Favorite & Share

How do I favorite businesses?
Utilize the Favoriting feature to conveniently locate businesses within the app. Click the heart icon located at the top of a business listing to add it to your favorites. This enables you to easily access your preferred businesses at any time. To view your list of favorite businesses, navigate to the “Account” tab, where they will be readily available. Soon, you will also be able to favorite and access products in the same way.
How do I share products and businesses?
When you come across a business you wish to share with someone, click the “share” button located at the top of the business profile. This action will instantly copy the business’s link to your clipboard, making it easy for you to share the link via any desired communication platform.

How do I use the map to find businesses near me?

Enable location access on the map in order to discover local businesses in your surrounding area whether you're at home or traveling. Click on the “Near Me” tab, and drag within the map feature to explore what’s located nearby. Select from a number of categories to narrow what’s displayed on the map as you browse.

Shop

How do I make a purchase?

You can easily search for specific items, businesses, or categories by using the Search feature located at the top of the app. Enter a keyword or the product you're looking for, and a selection of options will appear that best fits your entry. If you aren’t able to find what you’re looking for, don’t worry! New products are being added daily across a number of popular categories.

Favorite & Share

How do I favorite businesses?

Utilize the Favoriting feature to conveniently locate businesses within the app. Click the heart icon located at the top of a business listing to add it to your favorites. This enables you to easily access your preferred businesses at any time. To view your list of favorite businesses, navigate to the “Account” tab, where they will be readily available. Soon, you will also be able to favorite and access products in the same way.

How do I share products and businesses?

When you come across a business you wish to share with someone, click the “share” button located at the top of the business profile. This action will instantly copy the business’s link to your clipboard, making it easy for you to share the link via any desired communication platform.

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