π External E-commerce Store
Flowbee provides a powerful feature that allows you to create your own external e-commerce store link.
This means your customers can browse products and place orders without opening WhatsApp, just like Shopify or other online stores.
π Example link:
ecom.flowbee.io/yourstorename
What is This Feature?
This is a ready-to-use online store powered by Flowbee.
- Customers can browse products
- Add items to cart
- Place orders directly
- View categories and offers
π All orders will still come into your Flowbee Order Dashboard
Why It Matters
- Works like a full e-commerce website
- No need to build a separate website
- Easy to share via WhatsApp, Instagram, ads
- Faster ordering experience for customers
- Centralized order management inside Flowbee
How It Works
- You create and configure your store
- Flowbee generates a unique store link
- You share this link with customers
- Customers browse & order
- Orders appear in your dashboard
Where to Set Up
Go to:
E-commerce β Store Setup
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Step 1: Basic Store Information
- Enter Store Code (used in your link)
- Enter Store Name
- Select WhatsApp Number
π Example:
Store Code = flowbee
Link = ecom.flowbee.io/flowbee
Step 2: Upload Store Branding
- Upload Store Logo
- Add Offer Images / Banner Images
π These images will appear on the top of your store
Step 3: Delivery Time Setup
- Enable Delivery Time Display
- Set:
- Time From
- Time To
- Unit (minutes/hours)
π Example:
12 β 17 minutes delivery
Step 4: Catalog & Store Settings
- Select your Catalog
- Enable:
- Category Images
- Direct WhatsApp Order (optional)
π This controls how products appear in the store
Step 5: Charges Setup
- Set Minimum Order Amount
- Set Delivery Charges
π Helps control order conditions
Step 6: Default Chat Message
Set a default message like:
π βHi, I want to place an orderβ
Used when customers switch from store β WhatsApp
Step 7: Notification Setup
- Add Notification Number
π You will receive alerts when new orders come
Step 8: Social Media Links (Optional)
Add:
- YouTube
π Helps customers connect with your brand
Customer Experience
Your customer will see:
- Store banner
- Categories
- Product listing
- Add to cart option
- Checkout system
- Order tracking
π Just like a real e-commerce app
Order Flow
- Customer opens store link
- Browses products
- Adds to cart
- Places order
- Order appears in Flowbee Dashboard
- You manage & update status
Important Notes
- Only one catalog is linked per store
- Any product updates will reflect instantly
- Works with both:
- Manual products
- Third-party synced catalogs
- Orders from store = same as WhatsApp orders
Pro Tips
- Use a simple store code (easy to share)
- Upload attractive banner images
- Organize products with categories
- Enable WhatsApp option for quick support
- Share link in:
- Instagram bio
- WhatsApp broadcast
- Ads
Summary
Flowbeeβs external store link allows you to run a complete online shop without building a website. Customers can browse and order easily, and all orders are managed in one place β making it a powerful alternative to traditional e-commerce platforms.