Using Shopify, WooCommerce & WhatsApp Business

These three tools cover the full range from "just starting out" to "running a proper online store," and can be used together as a business grows.

• WhatsApp Business: Catalog feature lets you showcase products directly in the app — the simplest starting point for most sellers.
• Shopify: A hosted, beginner-friendly online store platform with built-in payment and inventory features, suited to businesses ready to invest in a dedicated storefront.
• WooCommerce: A free e-commerce plugin for WordPress websites, offering more customization for those comfortable managing their own site.
• Match the tool to your current stage — a WhatsApp catalog is often the right starting point, not a limitation to outgrow immediately.

Practical Skill: Set up a WhatsApp Business catalog with at least 3 products (photos, descriptions, prices), and research whether Shopify or WooCommerce would suit your next growth stage.

=== WHATSAPP BUSINESS CATALOG SETUP ===[ ] Business profile complete (name, description, hours)[ ] At least 3 products added with photo, name, price, description[ ] Catalog link shared in your WhatsApp status/bio === SHOPIFY vs WOOCOMMERCE — WHICH FITS YOU? ===  Shopify:      Easiest to start, hosted for you, monthly fee  WooCommerce:  More control, needs a WordPress site, free                plugin but you manage hosting Choose based on: budget, technical comfort, and how muchcustomization you actually need right now.