How-To Guide

Welcome to PublicSquare, where it's never been easier to make the switch to shopping from values-aligned businesses. With over 70,000 businesses and over 1.6 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 PublicSquare as your go-to destination for all your shopping needs an effortless transition. Let’s get started!

A new way to shop your values.

Discover

Over 350,000 products from pro-life, pro-family, and pro-America businesses.

Search

Everything you need from daily essentials to great restaurants and stores near you that align with your values.
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Purchase

Easily purchase products from multiple businesses at once using our One Cart checkout.

Favorite & Share

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

Welcome to PublicSquare, 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 70,000 businesses and over 1.6 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!

Discover

How can I find products on PublicSquare?
We’ve given you a number of quick and easy options to find products on PublicSquare. At the top of the homepage, simply enter into the search bar to discover hundreds of thousands of values-aligned products. Click a trending suggestion, or type a search, and hit enter. Other easy ways to discover products are to click a Popular Category on the homepage, or click a Category in the top navigation bar. Once on the Search Results page, filter by merchant to refine your search even further. Then, filter by products you can buy on PublicSquare’s One Cart shopping cart.
How do I explore categories?
We’ve made it simple to browse categories filled with values-aligned merchants and products. From the homepage, scroll down and choose one of the eight featured categories. You can also click the “See all” button to view all top-level categories. When browsing an available top-level category, simply click the category to see all subcategories beneath it. Additionally, you can click a pinned category from the top-level navigation bar, or discover categories through tiles placed throughout the Shop page.
How do I find products that I can buy directly on PublicSquare?
In the search bar, enter your desired search query. Once you land on the Search Results page, apply the “Buy on PublicSquare” filter. This will reduce your result set to only products that are available for purchase through PublicSquare’s One Cart checkout.
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Search & Browse

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 easily find online businesses by browsing the home page and clicking on the “See all” categories button. Then, browse through the categories to discover online businesses. You can also find businesses from the “Near me” tab. Once you have navigated here, search for a business. Then, click the Businesses tab to see businesses that fit your search. Unselect the “Near me” filter to see all online businesses that match your search.
How do I shop locally?
To discover businesses local to you, click the “Near me” button on the top right of the page. You’ll find this below the “My account” button. Browse the local map to find businesses near your current location. Or, select popular local categories to refine your experience. In the “Near me” page, you can also search for businesses (e.g. “contractors”). Selection the Businesses tab to find local businesses that match your search criteria.
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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.

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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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Purchase

How do I add items to my cart?
When browsing or using the search feature, any products that are enabled for purchase on PublicSquare will have “add to cart” buttons on their product detail page. Simply click the “add to cart” button to add these products to your cart.
How do I apply a discount code to my order?
You will be able to apply a valid promo code to your order during the checkout process, after your shipping information has been collected. Simply add in the promo code, if applicable, from the vendor in the “Promo Code” drop down. The promo code will automatically be applied to your order.
Can I apply more than one discount code to my cart?
You can only apply one promo code per business.
Do you save my shipping and billing information in checkout?
We do not currently store your shipping and billing information, but we're working on a way to securely store this information in the future so that checkout becomes even faster.
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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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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.

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Favorite & Share

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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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