Founding Makers

Your craft deserves more
than the algorithm.

Zeko is a new South African marketplace for handmade goods, local makers, and creative storefronts. We're inviting our first Founding Makers to build their shops before public launch.

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Free to join. No listing fees. Commission only on sales.

Why Zeko exists

South African makers deserve better.

Right now, talented makers are scattered across Instagram DMs, WhatsApp groups, Facebook Marketplace, and weekend markets. Every sale is a mission. Every new buyer is a word-of-mouth gamble. The algorithm decides who sees your work — and it doesn't care about craft.

One place for South African handmade

Buyers shouldn't have to scroll 12 platforms to find a ceramic mug or a hand-dyed scarf. Zeko brings it all together — beautifully.

A proper storefront — not just a post

Your shop should feel as intentional as your craft. Zeko gives every maker a real, customisable online store.

Rands, not dollars

Built for South Africa. Pricing, checkout, and payouts all in ZAR — no conversion headaches for you or your buyers.

A community, not just a feed

Zeko is built around makers, not just products. Features like Maker of the Month and seller spotlights celebrate the people behind the craft.

What you get

Everything a maker needs to sell online.

No technical skills required. No subscription required. Just your craft and a few minutes to set up your shop.

Custom storefront

Your own branded page with your colours, fonts, banner, and layout. Built to look like your brand.

Product listings

List products with photos, descriptions, pricing, stock levels, and custom options.

Secure checkout

Buyers pay through Zeko. You don't handle card details — ever.

Seller dashboard

Track orders, revenue, followers, and top products — all in one place.

Nationwide delivery support

Built for South Africa — helping you reach buyers across the country, not just your city.

Featured exposure

Launch features and Maker of the Month put the spotlight on real makers — not just ads.

Founding Maker perks

Leave your first mark on Zeko.

The first makers on Zeko help shape what the platform becomes. That means privileges no one who joins later will ever have.

Founding Maker badge on your shop

A permanent marker of your early commitment.

Free early setup before public launch

No fees during the founding phase.

Priority launch exposure

First-page placement when buyers arrive.

First access to Maker of the Month

Founding Makers get first consideration.

Personal onboarding support

We'll help you get your shop exactly right.

Help shape the platform before launch

Your feedback influences what we build.

How it works

Five steps to your Zeko shop.

Take what you love seriously. Here's how to get started.

01

Create your account

Register in under two minutes. Your account gives you access to everything on Zeko.

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02

Build your storefront

Customise your shop name, colours, fonts, and layout. Make it look and feel like your brand.

03

Add your products

Upload photos, write descriptions, set prices and stock levels. Add custom order options if you take custom work.

04

Submit for approval

Our team reviews every shop before it goes live to maintain quality for buyers. Most reviews take 1–3 business days.

05

You're ready for launch

Once approved, your shop is live. When we open to buyers, you'll be right there — ready to sell from day one.

Nationwide delivery

Zeko is being built to support nationwide delivery through trusted South African courier partners. The goal is to make it easy for sellers to reach buyers across every province.

During the early phase, we'll guide you through your delivery setup before you go live. We'll be in touch as delivery integrations are finalised.

Secure Rand-based payouts

Zeko is being built with secure ZAR checkout. Buyers pay through the platform and sellers receive payouts according to Zeko's seller terms. Zeko earns a small commission on each sale — there are no listing fees or monthly charges on our base tier.

During the pre-launch phase, we'll guide Founding Makers through the full payment and payout setup before live transactions begin.

FAQ

Questions? We have answers.

Ready to build your shop?

Take what you love seriously.

Your account is free. Your shop is yours. Join the first cohort of makers who will shape what Zeko looks like when it launches — and be there from the very beginning.

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Or reach us directly:

hello@zeko.co.za

Not quite ready to build yet?

Register your interest and we'll be in touch with everything you need to get started — no pressure, at your pace.