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How to Launch Your Free Online Store in 3 Minutes

A step-by-step walkthrough to claim your store URL, configure your WhatsApp ordering number, and publish your first products.

3 min read
Updated for 2026
Free Forever Plan
Zero Technical Experience Required PyWorks does not require coding, complex database setups, or paid hosting fees. You can launch directly from your smartphone or laptop.
https://commerce.pyworks.pk/store.html?shop=brands-for-sale
Real PyWorks Merchant Storefront
Real Merchant Storefront: Active PyWorks storefront (Brands For Sale) showing live banner, verified badge, flash sale timer, and product catalog

Step-by-Step Setup Process

1

Claim Your Free Subdomain

Visit the Signup Page, enter your official brand name, and claim your permanent storefront address: yourbrand.pyworks.pk.

2

Set Your Official WhatsApp Number

Provide your WhatsApp business number formatted with the country code (for Pakistan, start with +92). Customer orders, product codes, and delivery addresses will automatically dispatch to this chat.

3

Add Your First Product

Click Add Product in your dashboard. Upload high-resolution images, input your price in PKR, and add an optional description with size or material specifications.

4

Share Your Store Link

Paste your store link in your Instagram bio, TikTok profile, and WhatsApp catalog. Shoppers can immediately browse and submit orders with sub-second page loads.

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Merchant Dashboard Overview

An end-to-end breakdown of your control center for managing orders, tracking revenues, and configuring store settings.

4 min read
Updated for 2026
https://commerce.pyworks.pk/dashboard
Real PyWorks Merchant Control Center
Real Merchant Control Center: Live sales analytics, conversion funnel, order count, and real-time inventory management

Core Dashboard Modules

Catalog & Inventory: Create, edit, categorize, and archive products. Toggle single-click stock statuses to prevent overselling.
Order Processing: Filter incoming orders by status (Pending, Confirmed, Shipped, Delivered, or Canceled) and generate customer tracking links.
Visual Theme Builder: Design your storefront with live side-pattern peeking, wallpaper backgrounds, and custom promotional banners.
Store Analytics: View unique visitor sessions, gross merchandise value (GMV), conversion rates, and top performing SKUs.
Access your merchant portal
Manage existing orders or configure your store settings.
Open Dashboard

Testing Your First WhatsApp Checkout Order

Verify that your checkout pipeline and WhatsApp order templates function correctly before running customer traffic.

3 min read
Updated for 2026
https://commerce.pyworks.pk/login
PyWorks Merchant Portal Login
Merchant Authentication: Secure email & password sign-in with instant passwordless magic links

Simulating Customer Experience

1

Open Store in Private Browsing

Open an incognito or private window and navigate to your store link (e.g. yourbrand.pyworks.pk) to preview the storefront without cached admin credentials.

2

Add Product & Fill Checkout Form

Select an item, add it to your cart, and enter sample recipient details (Name, Delivery Address, City, and Contact Phone).

3

Inspect WhatsApp Message Structure

Clicking "Place Order" will trigger your WhatsApp application with the exact purchase receipt, order ID, product codes, delivery charges, and final order total.

Visual Store Builder: Patterns & Wallpapers

Customizing your desktop side patterns, wallpaper backgrounds, and brand color palette.

5 min read
Updated for 2026
Real-Time Preview Canvas Every color change, pattern rotation, and wallpaper adjustment renders synchronously in the visual smartphone simulator before you publish changes.
https://commerce.pyworks.pk/builder
PyWorks Visual Theme Gallery Walkthrough
Theme Gallery Animation: Real-time theme and wallpaper switching with responsive smartphone simulation

Styling Features

Desktop Side Patterns: Select from over 20 geometric, lattice, or organic motif patterns that gracefully frame your mobile storefront on wider desktop displays.
Wallpaper Backgrounds: Upload custom texture artwork or photographic backdrops that scale crisply across responsive viewports.
Accent & Contrast Tones: Define primary brand hex codes to automatically tint buttons, sale badges, and interactive highlights.
Open the Visual Builder
Style your store appearance in real-time.
Launch Theme Builder

Custom Sections & Promotional Banners

Create targeted announcements, promotional graphic banners, and trust badges with page-specific visibility controls.

4 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Configuring Flash Sales, Hero Banners & Scope Rules
See how Brands For Sale configured their live flash sale countdown banner and category-scoped promotional alerts.
Target: 1:40 min
Partner Case: Brands For Sale

Section Targeting & Configuration

SettingOptionsDescription & Partner Example
Display Scope Universal, Category, Product, Info Drawer Controls where the banner appears. Brands For Sale uses Universal for flash sales so visitors see the countdown on every screen.
Countdown Timer HH : MM : SS target date Creates urgency with a synchronized live countdown clock in the storefront header.
Call-to-Action Link Category URL, External Link, Phone Directs customer taps directly to the discounted collection or promotional WhatsApp query.

Targeting Scope Options

When creating a custom section in the Theme Builder, you can define exactly where it renders:

Category View: Shows only on the top-level catalog screen (ideal for seasonal banners or collection intros).
Product View: Appears when a customer opens a category to browse individual items.
Store Info: Placed in the info drawer for return policies, shipping FAQs, and physical store locations.
Universal (All): Renders across all screens for urgent announcements or store-wide sale alerts.

Brand Logos, Favicons & Social Previews

Best practices for configuring high-resolution logos, browser icons, and OpenGraph social share cards.

3 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Uploading Brand Assets, Favicons & WhatsApp Share Cards
Watch how Silver Corner configures high-resolution transparent logos, browser favicons, and WhatsApp link previews.
Target: 1:25 min
Partner Case: Silver Corner

Asset Dimensions & Quality Guidelines

AssetOptimal ResolutionBest Practice
Brand Logo 500 × 500 px (Square PNG/WebP) Use transparent backgrounds so the logo blends seamlessly over any theme background.
Store Cover / Banner 1200 × 420 px (Landscape) Keep key typography in the center 60% safe zone to avoid edge clipping on mobile.
Social Graph (OG) 1200 × 630 px Appears automatically when customers or influencers share your store link on WhatsApp, Facebook, or iMessage.

Asset Specifications

Store Logo: Square PNG or WebP format (500x500px). Supports transparent backgrounds.
Hero Banner: Landscape aspect ratio (1200x400px) showcasing featured products or seasonal promotions.
WhatsApp Link Previews: Automatic OpenGraph generator embeds your logo and brand description when shared in chats.

Adding Products & Sale Discounts

How to structure high-converting product listings with multiple photos, detailed specs, and strike-through pricing.

4 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Publishing Products, Strike Prices & Gallery Photos
Learn how Fine Watches creates luxury listings with macro photography, original slash prices, and detailed specifications.
Target: 2:00 min
Partner Case: Fine Watches

Product Pricing & Catalog Fields

Field NameTypeCustomer Display Impact
Price (Selling Price) Currency Number The actual price charged at checkout (e.g. Rs. 3,500).
Original / Cut Price Currency Number (Optional) Renders strike-through text (e.g. Rs. 4,500) and automatically calculates the "Save 22%" badge.
Badge Tag Trending Now, Best Seller, New Arrival Renders an eye-catching pill at the top of the product card on catalog grids.

Listing Creation Workflow

1

Image Upload & Compression

Upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP images. PyWorks edge automatically converts and compresses files to maintain fast performance over mobile networks.

2

Sale Price vs. Original Price

Enter an Original Price (e.g., Rs 3,500) and a Discount Price (e.g., Rs 2,499). The storefront calculates and presents the exact percentage savings badge (e.g., -29% OFF).

Managing Product Variants (Sizes & Colors)

Configure multi-option selections allowing buyers to choose specific sizes, colors, or materials before checkout.

4 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Configuring Ring Sizes, Colors & Material Variants
Watch Silver Corner set up jewelry options (Ring sizes 6-10, Pure Silver vs Gold Polish) with distinct price rules.
Target: 1:50 min
Partner Case: Silver Corner

Variant Architecture

AttributeExamplesPricing Logic
Material / Metal Pure 925 Silver, 18K Gold Plated Can carry a positive price differential (e.g. +Rs. 500 for gold plating).
Sizing Sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Enables customer size selection dropdown with independent stock depletion.

Option Configuration

Variant Groups: Create groups such as "Size", "Color", or "Fabric".
Options List: Provide comma-separated options (e.g. Small, Medium, Large, XL).
Checkout Dispatch: The customer's chosen variants are bundled directly into the WhatsApp order receipt.

Inventory & Out-of-Stock Management

Control item availability and prevent overselling with instant stock toggles and automatic badge updates.

3 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Stock Management, Low-Stock Alerts & Sold Out Statuses
How Fine Watches tracks limited edition timepieces to prevent overselling and trigger automated stock alerts.
Target: 1:30 min
Partner Case: Fine Watches

Inventory States

Status FlagDashboard ToggleStorefront Behavior
Active (In Stock) Green toggle Product is purchasable; Add to Cart / WhatsApp buttons are fully active.
Sold Out Red toggle Greys out the Add button, displays "Sold Out" overlay badge, and disables checkout.
Archived / Hidden Archive button Removes product completely from customer catalog without deleting sales history.

When stock is depleted, switch the product status to Out of Stock. The checkout CTA automatically transforms into a non-clickable "Sold Out" state, preserving catalog visibility while blocking unfulfillable orders.

The WhatsApp Checkout Engine Explained

Why structured WhatsApp checkout achieves higher conversion rates in Pakistan than traditional multi-step forms.

5 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Automated WhatsApp Order Receipts & Routing
See how Brands For Sale compiles customer carts into structured, itemized WhatsApp order messages with delivery addresses.
Target: 1:35 min
Partner Case: Brands For Sale

WhatsApp Message Receipt Format

ComponentData InjectedSample Customer Message
Order Header Store Name & Order Ref *NEW ORDER - BRANDS FOR SALE* (ORD-871)
Itemized Cart Quantity × Item Name & Variants 1x Fish by Fish (Rs. 1,200) | 1x Bounce Bunny (Rs. 2,100)
Delivery Details Name, Phone, City, Address *Shipping To:* Zainab (Karachi)
Total & COD Subtotal + Delivery Fee = Total *Grand Total:* Rs. 3,300 (Cash on Delivery)
https://commerce.pyworks.pk/checkout-walkthrough
Customer Walkthrough Video: Selecting products, entering delivery details, and generating automated WhatsApp order

Conversion Advantages

Zero Password Walls: Shoppers do not need to register accounts or recall passwords, eliminating cart abandonment.
Direct Communication: Answer customer questions regarding delivery schedules or custom requests immediately in the same chat thread.
0% Platform Commission: PyWorks does not deduct percentages from your transactions. All earnings go directly to you.

Automated Live Order Tracking (/track)

Provide branded shipment tracking portals to your customers without third-party subscriptions.

4 min read
Updated for 2026
https://commerce.pyworks.pk/track.html?order=bdc8ecab-6ab5-4c62-a1d4-4b6697970081
Real PyWorks Order Tracking Flow
Real Order Tracking Portal: Milestone stepper showing live parcel progress from Pending to Delivered with verified status timestamps
https://commerce.pyworks.pk/track
PyWorks Live Order Tracking Flow
Live Order Tracking Walkthrough: Animated parcel progression across confirmation and fulfillment stages

Each confirmed order generates a unique reference code (e.g. ORD-90214). Customers can track dispatch milestones directly at commerce.pyworks.pk/track or through direct SMS/WhatsApp links.

Delivery Fees & Free Shipping Rules

Configure flat-rate delivery charges, regional courier rates, and automated free shipping incentives.

3 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Configuring Courier Fees & Free Delivery Over Thresholds
Set up city-specific shipping charges (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad) and configure automated free shipping incentives.
Target: 1:25 min
Partner Case: Brands For Sale

Courier Fee Rules

Rule TypeSettingStorefront Calculation
Flat Rate (Nationwide) Fixed Amount (e.g. Rs. 250) Added automatically to cart total for all delivery addresses.
Free Delivery Threshold Spend Amount (e.g. Rs. 3,000) Zeroes out shipping fee when cart subtotal meets or exceeds threshold.

Shipping Rules

Nationwide Standard Rate: Set a consistent flat fee (e.g. Rs 250) across all Pakistani cities.
Order Value Threshold: Automatically remove delivery fees when cart totals exceed your designated minimum (e.g. "Free Delivery above Rs 3,000").

Cash on Delivery (COD) Best Practices

Operational guidelines to minimize return-to-origin (RTO) parcels and coordinate courier pickups in Pakistan.

4 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Dispatching COD Parcels with Leopards, TCS & Trax
Best practices used by Silver Corner to verify customer phone numbers, create courier bookings, and track payments.
Target: 2:10 min
Partner Case: Silver Corner

Courier Integration & Verification Workflow

StageActionStandard Timeframe
1. Order Received WhatsApp ping / SMS notification to customer. Instant (automated)
2. Booking Slip Generate CN tracking number via courier portal. Within 4-12 hours
3. Dispatch & Track Paste courier CN into order status for live customer tracking. 2-4 business days delivery
Pre-Dispatch WhatsApp Verification Sending a brief order verification message prior to booking courier pickups (Trax, Leopard, TCS, M&P) reduces customer refusal rates significantly.

Connecting Your Custom Domain (.pk / .com)

Connect your registered domain with automated Cloudflare SSL certificate provisioning.

5 min read
Pro Capability
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Connecting yourbrand.com or yourbrand.pk via Cloudflare
Step-by-step DNS guide: adding CNAME records, enabling SSL proxying, and verifying zero-downtime routing.
Target: 1:50 min
Partner Case: Fine Watches

Cloudflare DNS Configuration

Record TypeHost / NamePoints To / ValueProxy Status
CNAME @ (or yourbrand.com) pyworks-catalog.pages.dev Proxied (Orange Cloud)
CNAME www pyworks-catalog.pages.dev Proxied (Orange Cloud)

DNS Setup

1

Add CNAME Record in DNS Registrar

In your domain dashboard (GoDaddy, Namecheap, PKNIC, etc.), create a CNAME record with Host shop (or @) pointing to commerce.pyworks.pk.

2

Connect in PyWorks Dashboard

Navigate to Settings > Custom Domain, input your domain name, and click Verify & Connect. Edge SSL certificates generate automatically within minutes.

Cloudflare Edge Acceleration & SSL Security

Architecture overview of global edge caching, instant image delivery, and HTTPS security.

3 min read
Updated for 2026
1-2 Min Video Tutorial
Cloudflare Edge Worker Architecture & SSL Security
Understand the multi-tenant edge routing engine delivering sub-millisecond page loads across Pakistan and globally.
Target: 2:00 min
Partner Case: PyWorks Commerce Infrastructure

Edge Network Benchmarks

MetricPyWorks Cloudflare EdgeStandard Shared Hosting
Time to First Byte (TTFB) < 35 ms 600 - 1500 ms
SSL Encryption TLS 1.3 / HTTP/3 Automated Manual certificate renewals
Uptime SLA 99.9% High Availability Frequent downtime during sales

PyWorks storefronts leverage Cloudflare Workers and global points of presence across Pakistan and worldwide. Image assets and stylesheets are cached on regional edge servers, ensuring sub-second response times on mobile devices.

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