General checklist for starting a new Dukaan store

The following checklist outlines everything you need to do to get started selling online with Dukaan. These steps will help guide you to create, open, and promote your eCommerce store.

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Set up your online store 📱

Before you add products to your Dukaan store, you need to enter some information about yourself and your store. You have to set up payment methods to make it easy for you to conduct your business. You can set up delivery fees, customise your store with themes and explore plugins to make the most of it while setting up your online store.

• Log in to your store

• Name Your Business

• Select Business Category

• Add business address

• Update store logo or photo

• Set up your custom domain with Dukaan, or link an existing domain

• Enable WhatsApp Chat Support

• Set up online payments

• Set up delivery charges or other charges
• Set up Dukaan delivery for Indian users or the Shippo plugin for international users

• Explore Dukaan Plugins to see which apps can grow your business

The way you organize your products and categories are two of the most important parts of your online store. Make sure to add more products to increase the chances of getting orders. Add product information that will make it easier for customers to make decisions and buy from your store. Also, capture important information like email, landmarks, date & time scheduling for orders from customers.

• Add your products

• Organize your products into categories

• Explore Dukaan themes to make your store appear better

• Download Store QR Code to share it with your customers

• Use the Order Form to collect specific information from customers

Try placing a few test orders before launching your online store to see how the checkout process works. Additionally, make sure to test the following:tapp

After you launch your online store, you need to promote it. Dukaan makes it easier for you to promote your store with custom-built, professional-looking business cards, marketing designs, and promo banners. Also, make use of discount coupons to run promotional sales for your store and increase sales.

• Share your store link on Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp

• Launch SMS Marketing campaigns and promote products or offers (India only)

• Create discount coupons

• Promote using Marketing designs - WhatsApp Stories, Promo Banners

• Get your own App and share it with your customers