Why sellers run their business on Frontstore
Stop typing prices in DMs, verifying bank screenshots manually, and writing sales in paper notebooks. Frontstore gives you a clear storefront link, automatic bank reconciliation, and real-time sales records.
What changes when you switch to Frontstore
Answering "How much?" in DMs
Save 2+ hours dailyTyping out prices, color options, stock availability, and bank details individually for every customer chat.
Send one link: frontstore.ng/yourname. Customers browse live stock, select options, and submit structured orders.
Verifying Customer Payments
Zero transfer fraudWaiting for bank SMS alerts, cross-checking customer transfer screenshots, and risking fake transfer scams.
Automated bank reconciliation via Paystack. Orders update to paid only when money hits your account.
Keeping Track of Sales & Stock
Automatic bookkeepingJotting orders in physical notebooks or trying to update spreadsheets on your phone at the end of the day.
Every sale automatically updates stock counts, customer profiles, and daily revenue reports in real time.
Sending Receipts & Invoices
Instant professional proofWriting paper receipts or sending unformatted text messages with no business branding.
Professional PDF invoices and digital receipts generated instantly and shareable on WhatsApp.
Hiring & Managing Staff
Safe delegationSharing personal bank accounts or WhatsApp logins with staff, taking full financial risk yourself.
Assign staff accounts with granular roles so team members fulfill orders without seeing bank payouts.
Everything built into your account
Let customers order in seconds, directly to WhatsApp.
Your customers browse your items on a clean, fast mobile site. When they check out, their cart turns into a structured WhatsApp message ready for you to confirm.
- No customer account creation required
- Instant item options (sizes, colors, add-ons)
- Works seamlessly on Instagram bio links and WhatsApp status
Estimate time saved each month
Based on an average savings of 10 minutes per customer transaction.
Platform comparison
| Feature | Frontstore | Instagram DMs | Shopify | Excel / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 2 minutes | Hours of chatting | 3–7 days | Manual entry |
| WhatsApp Cart Checkout | ||||
| Auto Payment Verification | ||||
| Automatic Bookkeeping | Needs plugins | Manual typing | ||
| Mobile-First Dashboard | Complex desktop UI | Clunky on phone | ||
| Monthly Cost | Free / ₦2,000 / ₦7,000 | Free (costs time) | $39+/month | Free |
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