# Local Vintage Stores

> A directory platform for discovering vintage, antique, and thrift stores across the United States.

## Overview

Local Vintage Stores is a curated directory helping shoppers find unique vintage, antique, and thrift stores in their area. The platform features:

- Store listings organized by state and city
- Full-text search with typo tolerance
- An interactive map of every listing
- Free listing suggestions from anyone, with no account required
- Store details including hours, categories, and contact information

## URLs

### Main Pages
- Homepage: https://localvintagestores.com/
- Search: https://localvintagestores.com/search/
- Browse listings: https://localvintagestores.com/listing/
- Map: https://localvintagestores.com/map/
- For vendors and dealers: https://localvintagestores.com/vendors/
- Mobile app: https://localvintagestores.com/mobile-app/
- FAQ: https://localvintagestores.com/faq/
- Contact: https://localvintagestores.com/contact/
- Privacy Policy: https://localvintagestores.com/privacy/
- Terms of Service: https://localvintagestores.com/terms/
- Accessibility: https://localvintagestores.com/accessibility/

### Suggest a Listing
- Suggest a store: https://localvintagestores.com/listing/suggest/

## Content Structure

### Public Pages
- `/` - Homepage with featured locations and search
- `/search/` - Global search across all listings
- `/listing/` - Browse listings by state
- `/listing/suggest/` - Suggest a store for the directory
- `/map/` - Interactive map of all listings
- `/vendors/` - Information for vendors and dealers
- `/mobile-app/` - Install the site as a mobile app
- `/faq/` - Frequently asked questions
- `/contact/` - Contact form
- `/privacy/` - Privacy policy
- `/terms/` - Terms of service
- `/accessibility/` - Accessibility statement

### Location Pages
- `/[state]/` - State landing pages (e.g., `/california/`)
- `/[state]/[city]/` - City pages with local stores (e.g., `/california/los-angeles/`)
- `/[state]/[city]/store/[store-slug]/` - Individual store pages

## Store Categories

Stores in the directory may include:
- Vintage clothing and accessories
- Antique furniture and home goods
- Thrift stores and consignment shops
- Retro and mid-century modern items
- Collectibles and memorabilia
- Vinyl records and music
- Books and ephemera
- Jewelry and watches

## Suggesting a Listing

Anyone can suggest a store for the directory. It is free and requires no account:

- Suggest a store at https://localvintagestores.com/listing/suggest/
- Store name, city, and state are required; address, ZIP, and website are optional
- Suggestions are reviewed before they appear in the directory

There is no owner login, owner dashboard, or self-service listing editor. To correct, update, or remove a listing, use the contact form at https://localvintagestores.com/contact/.

## Technical Details

- Frontend: Hugo static site generator
- Search: Meilisearch full-text search engine
- Backend: WordPress headless CMS
- Maps: Leaflet with OpenStreetMap tiles
- Bot protection: Cloudflare Turnstile

## Contact

For questions or support, use the contact form at https://localvintagestores.com/contact/