Getting Started
Welcome to ShopsBuilder — the easiest way to create and manage your online store on Telegram.
Why Telegram?
Telegram offers unique advantages for e-commerce:
- 👥 900 million users — Massive global audience
- 🖥 Intuitive interface — Customers shop without switching apps
- 🔔 Instant notifications — Quick updates on orders and promotions
- 🤖 Native bot integration — Personalized recommendations and support
- 📢 Easy promotion — Use chats and channels to reach customers
- 💳 Flexible payments — Direct payments to your account
Who Is It For?
ShopsBuilder is ideal for many types of businesses:
Small & Medium Businesses
- Craft & handmade products — Unique jewelry, accessories
- Local producers — Natural cosmetics, organic goods
Digital Products
- Online courses & webinars — Educational content and subscriptions
- Software — SaaS products and online services
- Games — Digital entertainment
Retail & Fashion
- Clothing — Apparel and accessories
- Cosmetics — Beauty products
- Accessories — Jewelry, bags, and more
Food & Beverages
- Restaurants & cafes — Delivery and pickup orders
- Farm products — Local producers and organic goods
Electronics
- Gadgets — Phones, tablets, and accessories
- Tech accessories — Cables, cases, and peripherals
Services & Bookings
- Fitness — Yoga, Pilates, dance studios
- Beauty — Nail services, cosmetology, massages
- Tourism — Transport/transfers, equipment rentals
💡 No business registration required — Start selling immediately!
How Much Does It Cost?
Launching a store on ShopsBuilder is free. All basic features remain free:
- Store creation
- Product management
- Cash payments
- Customer support
Premium features are available by subscription for advanced functionality:
- Product variants at checkout
- Automatic file delivery after payment
- Integration with external services
- Custom branding (watermark removal)
- Advanced analytics and reports
Custom solutions: Contact our development team for custom setups or advanced needs.
Creating Your Store
You can create a store in two ways: with a bot or without a bot. Choose the option that best fits your needs.
Bot vs No-Bot: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | With Bot | Without Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Methods | Stars, TON, Bank Cards | Cash only |
| Order Notifications | Yes | No |
| Inline Search | Yes | No |
| Order Management in Groups | Yes | No |
| Customer Messages | Bot sends updates | Manual only |
| Newsletters | Yes | No |
Recommendation: Create a bot for the best experience. You can always connect it later.
Next Steps
- Create store with bot
- Create store without bot
- Learn about Features
- Manage Payments
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