> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shopi.lk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart Guide

> Learn how to create and launch your Shopi business website in minutes. Follow our simple guided onboarding process and start selling online without technical knowledge.

# 🚀 Shopi Quickstart Guide

Welcome to Shopi onboarding.

Setting up your online business with Shopi is intentionally designed to be **fast, simple, and beginner friendly**.

> 💡 Shopi onboarding is fully guided.\
> Even first-time internet users can successfully launch their business.

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## ⏱️ Setup Time

Most businesses complete Shopi setup within:

* ✅ 5 – 15 minutes for basic store launch
* ✅ 30 – 60 minutes for full customization

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## 🧭 Before You Start

Prepare the following (optional but helpful):

* Business Name
* Product or Service Details
* Business Logo
* Contact Information
* Pricing Details

> ⚠️ Don’t worry if you don’t have everything ready.\
> Shopi allows you to update details anytime.

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# ✨ Step 1 — Create Your Shopi Account

<Card title="Create Your Shopi Account" icon="user-plus" horizontal href="https://admin.shopi.lk/signup">
  Visit the Shopi signup page ( shopi.lk/signup) and start your business journey.
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## 📝 Signup Flow Explained

When you sign up, Shopi will guide you through a structured onboarding process.

### 🧩 Select Your Business Category

Choose the category that best matches your business type:

* 🛍️ Product Selling Business
* 📅 Appointment / Booking Business
* 🏷️ Listings Marketplace Business
* 🚗 Rental & Reservation Business
* 💻 Digital Product Business

> 💡 This helps Shopi automatically prepare features tailored for your business.

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### 💳 Choose Your Subscription Plan

Shopi offers multiple pricing plans depending on business needs.

Each plan unlocks different capabilities such as:

* Custom Domains
* Advanced Automation
* Marketing Tools
* Business Integrations

> You can upgrade or downgrade your plan anytime.

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# 🧙 Meet Whiz — Your Setup Assistant

After signup, Shopi launches **Whiz**, your smart onboarding assistant.

Whiz will guide you step-by-step through your store setup.

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## 🧭 What Whiz Helps You Do

Whiz ensures you never get confused during setup by guiding you through:

### 🏪 Store Setup

* Store Name
* Store Description
* Business Contact Information

### 🎨 Branding

* Upload Logo
* Choose Store Theme
* Select Brand Colors

### 📦 Product or Service Setup

* Add Products
* Add Services
* Configure Pricing
* Upload Product Images

### 💳 Payment Configuration

* Connect Payment Methods
* Configure Order Handling

### 🚚 Delivery & Fulfillment

* Setup Shipping
* Configure Service Locations
* Set Delivery Options

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> 💬 Whiz provides real-time guidance and recommendations while you setup your business.

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# 👵 Built for Absolute Simplicity

Shopi is designed with one major goal:

> ### Anyone can launch a business — even your grandma.

No coding knowledge required.\
No technical setup required.\
No complex integrations required.

Everything is handled through a simple guided interface.

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# 🛍️ Step 2 — Add Your Products or Services

Once Whiz completes store basics, you can begin adding business offerings.

## Product Businesses Can Add

* Physical Products
* Inventory Tracking
* Variations (Size, Color, Model, etc.)

## Service Businesses Can Add

* Appointment Slots
* Service Packages
* Real-Time Booking Availability

## Rental Businesses Can Add

* Rental Items
* Availability Calendar
* Return Date Tracking

## Digital Businesses Can Add

* Downloadable Products
* Online Resources
* Educational Materials

# 🌐 Step 3 — Launch Your Online Store

After adding your offerings, your store becomes live instantly.

Your Shopi store automatically includes:

* Mobile Friendly Storefront
* Customer Order System
* Business Dashboard
* Marketing Tools
* Customer Communication Tools

> 🎉 Congratulations!\
> Your digital business is now ready to accept customers.

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# 🔧 Optional — Customize Your Store

After launch, you can enhance your business by:

* Connecting Custom Domains
* Designing Storefront Layouts
* Setting Marketing Campaigns
* Adding Automation Workflows

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# 📈 Grow Your Business Using Shopi Tools

Shopi helps businesses scale using:

* Customer Management
* Analytics Dashboard
* Marketing Automation
* Affiliate Programs
* Multi-Channel Selling

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# ❓ Need Help During Setup?

Shopi provides multiple support options:

* 📚 Documentation Guides
* 🤖 Built-in AI Assistant
* 💬 Customer Support

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# ⭐ Quick Success Checklist

Before launching, confirm you completed:

* ✅ Selected Business Category
* ✅ Added Products or Services
* ✅ Configured Payments
* ✅ Setup Delivery or Booking
* ✅ Customized Store Branding

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# 🚀 Ready to Launch Your Business?

<Card title="Start Your Shopi Setup Now" icon="rocket" href="https://admin.shopi.lk/signup">
  Follow the guided onboarding flow and launch your business in minutes.
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