Flutterwave Store: What Business Owners Need to Know.
Screenshot of Flutterwave Setup Store
You need a Flutterwave store, want to know why?
Because thanks to the pandemic now we all know that no business can survive without an online presence.
It’s free. It’s customer-friendly and you don’t need to be a tech-savvy person. Also, customers can view all the products that’s available in your store online, place order and have it delivered.
Customers don’t have to call or chat with you…too soft if you ask me!
Interested? Leggo!
How Flutterwave Store Came About.
How to Create Flutterwave Account
This past year as been quite difficult for people and businesses worldwide due to the pandemic. The businesses with any online presence faced greater loss than the rest.
Thankfully, things are getting better. But one thing is sure, as someone who as a product to sell you’ve to make solid plans. Especially one that makes life easier for both you and your clients and this is where I come in…well, technically Flutterwave Store.
Okay, let’s briefly talk about Flutterwave and reasons why you should open a Flutterwave store.
(I may or may not earn if you use the link I’ve shared to create your Flutterwave account.)
What is Flutterwave?
Flutterwave Logo
You’ve probably heard about Flutterwave and may even have an account already. But not to make assumptions here’s a brief history of who they’re.
Flutterwave Inc is an online payment service network that makes it easy for your customers to make payments and for you to receive payment from anywhere in the world.
Aside that, you can also pay for DSTV and airtime subscription, create payment links for your clients, view list of customers who’ve worked with you, make transfers (or spend your money directly from your Flutterwave account) and a number of other cool stuff.
But, before you can open a Flutterwave store you need to create a Flutterwave account.
What You Need to Know About Flutterwave Store.
The Flutterwave team realized something critical during the pandemic and this was that a lot of SMEs didn’t have an online presence. Which is as you know is a very important must-have if any business plans to survive the pandemic.
So they came up with a solution. One that everyone in the business of selling can make use of. A masterpiece called Flutterwave Store .
Flutterwave Store allows you to do what you do best (which is either to create badass products or sell products made by other people…FYI, still badass!) while your current and prospective clients enjoy what you’ve to offer.
This means neither you nor your clients need to bother about having payment issues.
All they’ve to do is visit your online store, add product to the cart and place orders…capice!
Awesome stuff, right?
But How Exactly Does a Flutterwave Store Work?
Basically, Flutterwave store is just like a brick ‘n’ mortar store, the only difference is that your store is online and there’s no waiter/ attendee to show your customers the way around the store.
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But, that’s not an issue, you know why?
When your customers visit your online store they get to see what you sell at first glance, place orders and get the items they paid for delivered to the address they choose.
This means you don’t have to send a message or call to confirm order and your clients don’t need to ask you to send the images of your products or a list of the products you sell so as to decide on what they want to buy…Because EVERYTHING is there already!
Just as when you buy a product from marketplaces like Jumia, Konga, Alibaba or Amazon. But the difference is, these guys own a big public space and they rent a portion of these spaces to online merchants like you.
So what happens is Flutterwave allows you buy your own space.
Your customer can specifically search for your store online without having to go through a list of other online stores on Flutterwave.
Everything is personalized, owning a Flutterwave Store is like owning an ecommerce site only difference is you don’t need to be a web developer or tech-savvy person.
Honestly, my four year old niece could probably run a Flutterwave store! HAHA
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Why Should I Open a Flutterwave Store?
15 Reasons Why You Should Open a Flutterwave Store Today.
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- It’s FREE.
- Your current and prospective clients from anywhere in the world can easily interact with your product(s) without having to talk to you.
- The delivery system is very flexible. You can use the one Flutterwave provides (for Nigeria it’s Sendbox while Kenya it’s Sendy) or choose to integrate yours.
- Access to your store’s analytics. You can easily find out who’s paying you, the country the transaction is being made from, pay staffs and suppliers through the platform.
- Owning a Store is totally free, all you have to do is make a small payment fee for your transactions. Compared to your gain and to other online marketplace it’s chicken change.
- No technical knowledge needed. Flutterwave as done all the work. All you have to do is go online, register, create a profile, upload product images and start making shmoney!
- You can create a Flutterwave store even if you already have an online presence. You’ll be increasing your business’s visibility level online by doing so.
- It’s extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate. With Flutterwave store all you get is premium enjoyment because it’s hassle-free and time-saving.
- Are you happy with how sales are going? On Flutterwave store you can easily generate discount codes for your customers to show appreciation for their constant patronage!
- You DON’T need a website! Usually you setup a website for your business in order to drive sales, with an online store you’ve got that part covered!
- You don’t have to bother about inter-state delivery. Flutterwave provides you with a delivery system called Sendbox. So even if
you’re Flutterwave store operates from Kano and your client is in Lagos or Abuja you can still deliver! - While you sleep, you can still be making money. If your customer wants to place orders at 2am in the morning they can. Because your FLUTTERWAVE store operates 24/7!
- Flutterwave doesn’t charge you for owning a store. They’re only charge you when customers pay for orders made.
- Do you want to have multiple Flutterwave stores? You can!
- Customers and prospects that visit your Flutterwave store can only see your products.
Important Things to Know About Having a Flutterwave Store.
- Product Variety.
Screenshot of the Product Variety in a Flutterwave Store
You sell more when you show more. Don’t be stingy with your product images. Most people enjoy window-shopping in physical stores and same goes for online stores too.
If you’ve thirty products to sell, show-case all of them. You’re creating awareness by doing this and giving room for more sales. It’s all about the shmoney really! Haha…
Individual Product Link.
Current customers and prospect can easily share links of a product they like or bought from your store to their friends or followers on social media. Also, they can send direct link to products on your store.
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Delivery Note.
If you sell jerseys, keyholders, cups or products that may need customization, you’re probably wondering how your customers would make such request through your Flutterwave store, right?
Well, all they need to do is write what they want and send note alongside their orders.
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If you’re a baker or a food vendor this option would serve you well too. Customers can easily state their preference without having to call you or reach out to you on social media after placing orders via your Flutterwave store.
Discount Codes.
Shopify defines discount codes as codes that your customers enter during the checkout process to redeem a specific offer. They’re a tried-and-true way to offer discounts to the right people, whether that’s everyone on your email list or a specific segment like new subscribers or repeat customers.
Flutterwave allows you to either generate discount codes or make use of custom ones for your customers. Women’s day is fast approaching and you may decide to celebrate your female clients by gifting them with something special…discounts!!!
Screenshot of How to use Flutterwave Store “Discount”
For customized discount codes you can use a particular name, phrase or a combination of letters and numbers, for example, “SheStrong08”.
There three discount types and you can make use of any one you like. There’s fixed amount, percentage and free-shipping.
Fixed amount means you can offer a specific amount off the purchase, for example your Flutterwave store can offer $5 of the products you sell and all your customer needs to do is apply the code when they want to checkout.
And percentage is just like fixed amount the only difference is that you make use of percentage, for example Reign Paint is offering their client 10% discount code off all orders placed before Feb 28th, 2021.
I left the best for last, free-shipping…why is it the best? it offers a service for FREE! Honestly, everyone loves freebies.
If you want to make use of this option there should be a catch…for example, you can require that the customers spend a certain amount of money before they can access free-shipping.
But you may have to experiment with various price rates to see what works. Just make sure the one you pick is reasonable.
Flutterwave Payments Protection Promise.
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Flutterwave is passionate about creating a secured and comfortable environment for people buying products from any Flutterwave store. This is why Flutterwave payments protection promise was created. This service is only available for businesses in Nigeria (ones making use of Naira).
But before you can have access to any of these options you need to create your Flutterwave account.
How Can I Create a Flutterwave Store?
Takes only a few minutes. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy!
Ready? Leggo!!!
C’mon let me walk you through it…
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You can create online store from your Flutterwave dashboard by following these steps:
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1. Create or Login to your Flutterwave Account.
- The first thing you need to do before opening an online store is to create a Flutterwave account if you don’t have one already.
- Like right now…do it here.
Screenshot of what creating Flutterwave account looks like
It’s very easy process and you should be done in five minutes. If you’re horrible at remembering passwords like me, do save whichever one you use!
Flutterwave would send you a confirmation mail with a link that allows you complete your account setup process.
When registering for a Flutterwave account please use a valid email address (and phone number).
Screenshot of Email Address Confirmation by Flutterwave Account
Because Flutterwave would request for an OTP code every time you want to login to your account.
But no worries, you’ll will be provided with one as soon as they ask.
You’ll get it in your mail box, SMS and just incase you miss both, don’t stress just check your WhatsApp chat. These guys are thorough, I tell you!
This is for security and safety purpose…your business is on the line and the Flutterwave team are just trying their best to protect your business.
2. Look for and Click on (Store) on your Dashboard and Create Store.
You can know create your store, add products and specification (color, size etc.) and take your store online. Voila! O ti wa online!!!
Can you see the ‘STORE’ button? Click on it and create your store.
The name of your store is also very important!
If you’ve an ecommerce site you can always name your Flutterwave store after it or give it whatever special name you have in mind.
Let’s say you plan to sell grooming products for dogs and your store name is “Roger Dogs”.
Your Flutterwave store link would look like this “https://flutterwave.com/store/rogerdogs/”.
3. Your Flutterwave Store is Ready!!!
Screenshot of a Flutterwave store
Your store is live now!
You can spread the news and send the links to friends, customers and prospects.
Also share on social media platforms…c’mon go, spread the good news!
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Can I See a Sample of a Flutterwave Stores?
Yes, you can!
1. Store Name: RovingHeights.
Screenshot of Roving Height Store
Type: Bookstore.
I love this particular store so much! Why? They sell books!
RovenHeights describes itself as a socially-minded bookstore that sells books and educational materials. Checkout their store and be inspired.
2. Store Name: WILG NIG LTD.
Screenshot of Wig Nig Ltd Store
Type: Organic Food Store.
Another store I love! Because…foooood!
You can buy fresh and red palm oil from Wilg Nig Ltd, they claim to also sell other groceries too.
3. Store Name: Evury Man.
Screenshot of Store, Evury Man Store
Type: Lifestyle Store.
I don’t want it to seem like I “love” all the stores but I can’t help it! This one? I love eeett…because they’re all about men making Nigerian men look and feel good. (I need a Evury woman too sha)
Evury man claims to be Nigeria’s number 1 lifestyle store.
You can find everyday essentials and exquisite products for men in their store.
4. Store Name: Trippy Socks Club.
Screenshot of Trippy Socks Club Store
Type: Apparel Store.
You already know I love this store too, right? They sell socks…really cool ones too!
Trippy Socks says there’s something really wonderful about taking a tag off a pair of new socks, I bet there’s!
I can’t relate though…I buy my socks from thrift stores.
*Wearing a pink and white stripe socks as I type now!*
5. Store Name: The Keto Place.
Screenshot of The Keto Place Store
Type: Lifestyle and Health Store.
I love this too. Checkout what they sell, I’m sure you’ll love it!
The Keto place is your go to store if you’re on a lowcarb or keto diet.
What do You Think About these Flutterwave Stores?
Do checkout this stores.
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Also, try ordering a product from one and so you can see how easy and seamless your customers will find the process of placing orders in your own store.
Okay, Go Make Some Shmoney from Your Flutterwave Store!
Creating a Flutterwave store is just an easy way for you to make money without having to spend any money.
Also thanks to cool features like discount codes, product varieties and delivery systems you have less things to worry about.
Instead you can focus your energy on other parts of your business.
Also, your current clients and prospects can now have access to your products 24/7 via a user-friendly and easy to navigate platform.
Are you ready to make your clients happy today? Start by creating a Flutterwave account.
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Hey, if you don’t have time to create one for yourself. I can help you create an account, store, upload your products and promote your business.
Interested? Talk to me on LinkedIn, Twitter or IG.
(I’ll create Flutterwave account and store for FREE for the first two persons that hit me up!)
THANKS FOR READING!!!
Did you learn something new today? Let me know in the comment section! *waiting for you in my pink and white stripe socks!*
When you create your store do let me know, so I can patronize you, share on my socials or blog about it. 😉
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I hope you’ve a lovely day and make good decisions. Cheers!
*THE END*
Jumoke is black young woman passionate about marketing, writing, research and storytelling.
She is committed to using her God-given talents to make her world a better place.
She is the founder of Gro2Star Farms a registered business that is involved in rabbit, snail farming and feed making in Nigeria.
She is also the CEO of SnailsPlug, a subsidiary of Gro2Star Farms that sources for, processes, packages, markets and distributes processed snails.
Jumoke enjoys working for individuals and brands to help them achieve their brand dreams and goals.
When she isn’t working on creating badass contents she enjoys relaxing with her family, farm animals, dancing, listening to cool songs or just living her best life!