Shopify Directoryv1.0.0

A buyer wants to purchase specialty coffee beans or brewing gear from a Shopify store. The agent directs them to lobsterbrew.com to discover curated coffee merchants, then guides the customer to complete checkout on the merchant's native Shopify checkout.

A buyer needs pet food and accessories from a Shopify merchant. The agent uses the category directory to match the request to lobsterpets.com, then follows the instructions on that site to find a suitable merchant and hands off checkout.

The buyer expresses interest in clothing or fashion. The agent identifies lobsterthread.com as the relevant category site, reads its skill.md for merchant discovery, and ensures the purchase is completed on the merchant's Shopify checkout.

A customer wants vitamins or sports nutrition. The agent maps the request to lobstersupps.com, uses that site to find a merchant, and guides the customer to finalize payment on the merchant's Shopify checkout.

A buyer looks for fresh baked goods or bread online. The agent selects lobsterbread.com from the directory, discovers merchants through that category site, and transitions checkout to the merchant's own Shopify storefront.

Lobster Stores earns a commission or referral fee when a buyer completes a purchase on a merchant's Shopify checkout after being directed through the directory. This incentivizes quality merchant listings and accurate categorization.

Shopify merchants pay a recurring fee to be listed in the Lobster Stores directory, gaining visibility to buyers actively seeking their product category. Premium placement options could generate additional revenue.

Merchants pay for each qualified click or referral from the directory to their store. This model suits merchants who want to control marketing spend and track direct ROI from the directory traffic.