If you sell through Instagram or WhatsApp, you may find yourself sending the same photos and prices and asking for an address with every order. Creating an online store in Lebanon lets customers browse products, sizes, and prices from one link. You can still use WhatsApp for questions or orders if that fits the way your shop works.
Build a catalogue customers can order from
Start with products you can reliably deliver. Give each one a clear name, photo, and price, and specify which sizes or colours are in stock. Label the currency, and don’t list a sold-out option as available. If you also sell in person, decide who updates inventory when stock moves in the shop or online.
Set delivery zones and fees
Before you share the store link, decide whether you deliver in Beirut, to selected areas, or wherever your courier operates. Show the delivery charge and estimated time before order confirmation. Test an address inside your delivery area and one outside it so customers don’t get a surprise after checkout.
Choose how to take orders and payments
- WhatsApp ordering: The customer chooses products and sends an order summary. Assign someone to confirm availability, the delivery address, and the final total.
- Cash on delivery: Tell the customer when and how to pay. Don’t mark the order paid until the money is collected, and reconcile the amount with the courier.
- Whish Money: Offer it when online payment is available and enabled for your store. Test both successful and unsuccessful payments, and verify the transaction status before packing the order. Payment options vary by country and store setup.
Place a test order from a phone
Open the store as a new customer, choose a specific size or colour, and check the price and delivery fee before placing a test order. Then open the order dashboard and make sure your team has the information it needs to fulfil it. If you sell outside Lebanon, repeat the test for each market rather than assuming the same payment options will work everywhere.
Browse Outgeeked’s live storefront for a working catalogue example, then visit Create an Online Store in Lebanon with TableTag to see the store features and plans. Start with an order and payment process your team can manage every day, then add more options once that process is working.