Hi there! 👋
Now that you've successfully created and verified your account with Vendy, it's time to set up your first shop! We've made the process super simple. Just follow these steps to start selling:
Step 1: Select a Shop Template
From your dashboard, click "Shop Builder" on the left side of the screen.
Browse through the pre-created templates and select the best match for your business. If none fit, select "Others."
Click on your chosen template, then scroll up and click the "Continue" button.
Step 2: Input Your Business Information
Upload your business logo (JPEG or PNG, under 5MB).
Your business name will be pre-filled—confirm it and move to the next step.
Select your industry from the dropdown menu.
Choose your preferred currency for payments (e.g., NGN, USD).
Provide a detailed description of your business.
Step 3: Shop Introduction
Upload an image or video that introduces your business.
Write an engaging welcome message for customers visiting your WhatsApp shop.
Step 4: Customer Information
Decide what information you need from your customers (e.g., name, phone number, address).
Toggle the appropriate fields based on the requirements of your product or service.
Step 5: Terms & Conditions
If your business requires customers to accept Terms & Conditions before shopping, toggle the button to enable it.
Add your T&Cs in the text field provided. Customers will see this every time they visit your shop.
Step 6: Add Inventory
Click "Add Items to Inventory" to upload products or services to your shop.
For age-restricted items, toggle the "Mature Audience Only" button.
Choose "Vendy" in the Catalog dropdown if applicable.
Step 7: Fee Settings
If you want to collect Value Added Tax (VAT), toggle the VAT button. You can use the pre-filled 7.5% or input your desired percentage.
Enable the invoice option if customers want to receive and approve an invoice before checkout.
Step 8: Set Up Delivery
Decide if you’ll offer delivery or pickup options for your customers.
For delivery:
○ Toggle the "Will Do My Own Deliveries" button.
○ Click "Add Delivery Fee" and list areas with their respective fees (e.g., Ikeja - ₦4,500,
Lekki - ₦2,500).
For pickups:
○ Click "Add Store Address" and input the locations where customers can collect their orders.
Step 9: Publish Your Shop
Congratulations! 🎉 You’re all set. Click on "Publish" to go live and start selling! 🚀 You can share your shop link on all your social media platforms.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to hello@myvendy.com. Happy selling!