One Unified Catalog.
Two Unstoppable Sales Channels.
Why choose between an e-commerce website and selling on WhatsApp? Whatshop gives your business both: a lightning-fast, shareable web storefront at https://{slug}.whatshop.site (or your own custom domain) PLUS an automated WhatsApp sales bot that takes orders 24/7 inside customer chats.
Keep 100% of your earnings via BYOK.
Sub-second page loads on mobile data.
Send cart straight to chat or checkout online.
Stock, orders & bookings update in seconds.
Experience the Dual Storefront in Action
Shoppers can browse your full standalone web catalog at your custom link, or chat directly with your WhatsApp automation. Toggle below to test the experience.
Isinkwa Sethu Sourdough & Cafe
📍 44 Stanley Ave, Braamfontein Werf · Open Today 07:00 – 17:00
Stoneground Country Loaf
36-hour slow cold fermentation with ancient heritage grains.
Almond Frangipane Croissant
Double-baked with pure churned butter and sliced almonds.
Your Order Basket
2 items in bag · Door delivery or bakery counter collection
11 Pre-Created Vertical Business Templates
No generic cookie-cutter templates. Every industry gets custom layouts, color palettes, specialized booking calendars, variant swatches, and specific checkout flows built in.
Artisan Bakery & Fresh Deli
Warm sourdough palette, daily morning bake countdown, fresh specials showcase & instant pickup steppers.
Key Industry Features Built Into This Template
Stone & amber property layout with listing cards, viewing bookings and trust badges for agencies.
Calm teal clinical layout with practitioner profiles, consultation booking and practice details.
Warm sourdough palette, daily morning bake countdown, fresh specials showcase & instant pickup steppers.
Luxury dark slate & champagne bronze, master stylist picker, duration tags & live 14-day slot booking calendar.
Editorial minimalist cream & black, lookbook bento grid, apparel XS–3XL & shoe UK 3–12 size swatches.
Terracotta & warm gold, appetizing card menu, Dine-in vs Takeout toggle, meal add-ons & spicy badges.
Deep navy & electric blue, technical spec sheets, stock countdowns, condition selector & warranty badges.
Calm eucalyptus green & clinical clarity, consultation booking, ingredient highlights & dosage guides.
Rugged industrial slate & warning orange, vehicle make/model fitment filter & repair quote bookings.
Executive Swiss typography, transparent service tier comparison cards & 30-min discovery call booking.
High-density catalog grid with quick inline +/- steppers, multi-level category navigation & rapid search.
Everything Your Business Needs To Sell & Book Online
Whether a customer shops via your web storefront link or starts chatting directly on WhatsApp, all 6 pillars of the Whatshop commerce suite are always working for you.
Color & Size Matrix
Sell clothing, sneakers, or goods with complex options. Add visual color swatches, apparel sizes (XS–3XL), shoe sizes (UK 3–12), waist measurements, and custom attributes with individual stock counts and per-variant pricing in Rands.
20+ Local Departments
Pre-loaded with South African retail categories: Fashion & Boutiques, Footwear, Groceries & Spices, Artisan Bakeries, Hair & Beauty, Braai & Outdoor, Butchery & Biltong, Auto Spares, and unlimited custom merchant departments.
Crystal-Clear HD Product Galleries
Upload photography directly from your phone. Web storefront images load in milliseconds with optimized WebP compression, while WhatsApp photos are shared in high clarity without muddy compression artifacts.
Bob Go & Shiprazor Couriers
Automate delivery address capture and calculate live shipping rates for The Courier Guy, DPD Laser, and Fastway. Once ordered, waybills and real-time parcel tracking links are pushed straight to the WhatsApp chat.
Store Location & 1-Tap Directions
Have a physical boutique, salon, coffee shop, or studio? Drop your store pin on the map and add your opening hours (including 24/7). Your storefront shows customers where to find you and when you're open, with a store pickup option at checkout.
Visual Editor with AI Edits
Click any section of your live storefront to change its text, images and colours, add banners, testimonials and call-to-action sections, or simply describe what you want and let AI make the edit. Products, hours and details always come from your own data.
How Whatshop Outperforms Traditional Platforms
Save thousands in monthly app subscriptions, stop losing mobile shoppers, and enjoy true dual-channel commerce.
| Commerce Capability | Whatshop Dual Storefront | Traditional Shopify / WooCommerce | Standard WhatsApp Business App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Platform Subscription | R0 / month (Free forever) | R750 – R5,500 / month | Free (but highly restricted) |
| Transaction Commission on Sales | 0% middleman cut (BYOK) | Up to 2.0% + gateway fees | N/A (manual bank transfers) |
| Standalone Hosted Web Storefront | Included ({slug}.whatshop.site + custom domain) | Included | None (chat-only) |
| Automated 24/7 WhatsApp Sales Bot | Native & connected to same catalog | Requires expensive $50/mo apps | Manual replies only |
| Dual Checkout (WhatsApp + Web) | 1-Click WhatsApp or Web Cart | Web checkout only | Manual chat negotiation |
| Integrated Couriers (Bob Go & Shiprazor) | Automated rates & WhatsApp tracking | Complex custom apps required | Manual trip to postnet |
| 14-Day Service & Appointment Booking | Built right into storefront & WhatsApp | Requires 3rd-party appointment app | Manual back-and-forth texting |
| Variant Studio (Colors, Apparel & Shoe Sizes) | Included with visual chips & matrices | Included | Limited to simple text |
Launch Your Storefront in 3 Simple Steps
You don't need developers, web hosting, or complicated domain configurations. Scan a code and go live today.
Scan QR to Link WhatsApp
Open Whatshop on your laptop or phone and scan the QR code using your WhatsApp app. Your existing chats, groups, and phone number stay completely private and intact.
Pick Template & Add Items
Choose one of the 11 pre-crafted industry templates, set your custom slug (e.g. my-boutique), and add your products, color swatches, or booking services.
Share & Sell on Autopilot
Post your link on your Instagram bio, TikTok, or business cards. When shoppers buy, Whatshop notifies you on WhatsApp, and you can book the courier straight from your orders.
All Storefront Questions Answered in Our FAQ Hub
Learn about custom domains, 1-click WhatsApp checkout, 0% BYOK payments, courier quoting, and real-time catalog syncing.
Launch Your Dual Web & WhatsApp Storefront Today.
No monthly subscriptions. 0% middleman fees. Keep 100% of your profits while giving your customers the easiest shopping experience in South Africa.
