Commit a5302d16683 for woocommerce

commit a5302d16683c79540b7c2b530b2f5d7572f979c5
Author: Adrian <adrian.labos@automattic.com>
Date:   Mon Jun 22 17:10:03 2026 +0300

    Update Marketplace docs for partner-account approval flow (#65796)

diff --git a/docs/woo-marketplace/getting-started.md b/docs/woo-marketplace/getting-started.md
index 8c74b6baed9..1bc1bebb338 100644
--- a/docs/woo-marketplace/getting-started.md
+++ b/docs/woo-marketplace/getting-started.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ We are looking for products that:
 - Are secure, well-documented, and well-maintained
 - Follow [security](https://developer.wordpress.org/apis/security/), [development](/docs/extensions/best-practices-extensions/extension-development-best-practices/), and [user experience](/docs/extensions/ux-guidelines-extensions/best-practices/) best practices
 - Offer high-quality merchant support
-- Include a clear and sustainable monetization model, whether through direct sales, subscriptions, or another approach
+- Include [a clear and sustainable monetization model](/docs/woo-marketplace/monetization-expectations/), whether through direct sales, subscriptions, or another approach

 ## The agreement

@@ -38,16 +38,20 @@ To join the WooCommerce Marketplace, vendors must offer high-quality, secure pro
 2. Ensure it meets our [technical](/docs/extensions/best-practices-extensions/extension-development-best-practices/), [user experience](/docs/extensions/ux-guidelines-extensions/best-practices/) (UX), and [security standards](https://developer.wordpress.org/apis/security/).
 3. Write clear and comprehensive [documentation](/docs/extensions/best-practices-extensions/support-and-documentation/).

-### Step 2: Apply to the Marketplace
+### Step 2: Apply for a Marketplace partner account

-Submit detailed product information, demo links, and test instructions for review.
+Once your application is approved, you can submit your product to be listed in the Marketplace.

-### Step 3: Product review
+### Step 3: Submit your product
+
+Provide detailed product information, demo links, and test instructions for review.
+
+### Step 4: Product review

 1. Our team reviews your submission for functionality, security, compatibility, and UX.
 2. You may receive feedback and revision requests.

-### Step 4: Launch and sell
+### Step 5: Launch and sell

 1. Once approved, your product is listed in the WooCommerce.com Marketplace.
 2. After launch, maintain and update your product, and provide ongoing merchant support.
@@ -62,8 +66,8 @@ Submit detailed product information, demo links, and test instructions for revie

 ## Ready to apply?

-1. [Become a Marketplace partner](https://woocommerce.com/partners/).
-2. Before you submit, we recommend reviewing the full [submission guidelines](/docs/woo-marketplace/submitting-your-product/#pre-submission-checklist) for detailed steps.
+1. [Apply for a Woo Marketplace partner account](https://woocommerce.com/partners/).
+2. Before you submit, review the full [submission guidelines](/docs/woo-marketplace/submitting-your-product/#pre-submission-checklist) for detailed steps.
 3. When you're ready, [submit your product](/docs/woo-marketplace/submitting-your-product/).

 We look forward to helping you succeed in the WooCommerce Marketplace!
diff --git a/docs/woo-marketplace/submitting-your-product.mdx b/docs/woo-marketplace/submitting-your-product.mdx
index 2650314c7f2..64666670082 100644
--- a/docs/woo-marketplace/submitting-your-product.mdx
+++ b/docs/woo-marketplace/submitting-your-product.mdx
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ sidebar_label: 'Submitting your product'

 # Submitting your product to the Woo Marketplace

-We look forward to reviewing your extension, theme, or integration for listing in the WooCommerce.com Marketplace. Before getting started, make sure you have [signed up for a vendor account](https://woocommerce.com/partners/), and are logged into your [vendor dashboard](https://woocommerce.com/wp-admin/).
+We look forward to reviewing your extension, theme, or integration for listing in the WooCommerce.com Marketplace. Before getting started, make sure you have [applied for a Marketplace vendor account](https://woocommerce.com/partners/) and your application has been approved.

 ## Pre-submission checklist