Frequently Asked Questions
Everything people ask us first
Is this affiliated with Painted Tree Boutiques?+
No. The Painted Porch Project is operated by DotWin LLC and has no affiliation with, endorsement by, or financial relationship with Painted Tree Boutiques.
Is this free?+
Yes. Every public resource and every gated resource is free with an account. There is no paywall on the Project itself.
Do I have to use the Painted Porch platform to join?+
No. You can sign up, list in the directory, join the location board, read every guide, and never use our commercial ecommerce platform. Both paths are fine.
How do you make money if it is free?+
DotWin LLC runs a paid ecommerce platform called The Painted Porch at thepaintedporch.shop. Some Project members choose to use it; most don't. Both outcomes are fine with us. We believe the Project earns its place by being useful on its own.
What happens to my data if I cancel?+
Full export on request, then deletion. We retain anonymous aggregate stats for the location board but never identifying information about you.
Can I join only for the directory listing?+
Yes. On intake you can opt in or out of publishing, the legal pool, the ad pool, and vendor-to-vendor contact independently.
Can I join only for the resources?+
Yes. The library is fully accessible once you create an account. Publishing your shop is optional.
What is the Free Porch?+
A free starter storefront on our commercial platform. 10 products, a subdomain, three templates, your own Stripe account, a marketplace listing (10% commission on marketplace sales only — never on your own traffic). No credit card required.
How do I get on the location board?+
Complete the intake wizard and select your former Painted Tree location. Your row updates the board within minutes.
Is my information public?+
Only what you opt to publish. Email, phone, and contact info are never public unless you explicitly enable vendor-to-vendor contact.
What are the legal pool and ad pool?+
Interest lists, not active programs. Opting in means we will notify you if and when a pooled legal action or pooled Meta ads campaign launches. No program exists yet.
Where are the popup markets?+
Gated resource — requires an account. Free to sign up. Admin-curated list of popup opportunities, filterable by state and date.
Do I have to be a former Painted Tree vendor?+
No. The Project is tuned for PT displacement but any artisan vendor can join.
What if my location isn't on the board?+
Select "Other / multiple / not sure" in the intake and tell us in the notes. We add new entries within 24 hours.
Who do I contact for help?+
hello@paintedporch.market, reply to any email you receive from us, or use the /contact form.