The boutique industry is booming in India-and today’s fashion shoppers expect more than just in-store browsing. They want the convenience of discovering new styles online, checking collections quickly, and engaging with brands that feel personal and trustworthy. If you are running a boutique or planning to start one, this is your best time to build a powerful online presence.
The good news? You don’t need high budgets, coding skills, or complicated tools.
With chotu, boutique owners can launch their own online store in minutes and start attracting fashion-loving customers from the very first day.
This guide will help you understand how to build a successful online boutique, reach more buyers, and turn your style creativity into a profitable digital fashion brand.
Why Every Boutique Needs an Online Store Today
Fashion is one of the fastest-growing online categories in India. Customers often:
- Search for outfits online before visiting stores
- Compare styles, colors, and availability
- Prefer boutiques that offer easy WhatsApp browsing
- Follow brands with regular online updates
- Trust stores that have a professional online presence
If your boutique is not online, you’re already missing customers who are ready to buy.
An online boutique helps you:
- Display your latest collections beautifully
- Reach customers beyond your neighborhood
- Stay active in the customer’s mind through periodic updates
- Build a recognizable fashion brand
- Increase walk-ins + online enquiries
- Run promotions without paying commissions
And most importantly-you control your customer base, not a third-party app.
How to Build Your Online Boutique With chotu
Step 1: Create Your Boutique Online Store on chotu
Visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online.
In a few simple steps, you’ll have your digital profile ready:
- Add your store name and mobile number
- Use the pre-built boutique menu or upload your fashion collections with short descriptions
Your online boutique store will be live instantly, ready to share with customers over WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google.
What to Add to Your Boutique Store
A boutique thrives on visuals and variety. Here’s what your chotu store should display:
1. New Arrivals Collection
Showcase your latest outfits-ethnic wear, western wear, kids’ wear, or designer pieces.
2. Seasonal Collections
Festive looks, summer fashion, wedding edit, or winter styles always attract more clicks.
3. Style Sets & Curated Looks
Mix-and-match suggestions, trending colors, theme-based fashion sets-these drive better engagement.
4. Fabric & Craft Highlight
Describe fabric types, craftsmanship, embroidery work, and styling notes.
5. Store Information
Add timings, address, and WhatsApp button so customers can reach you instantly.
Remember:
Customers don’t look for prices-they look for style inspiration, photos, and trust.
Just display your products-chotu takes care of the experience.
How chotu Helps You Attract More Fashion-Loving Customers
1. Shareable Store Link on WhatsApp & Instagram
Your boutique store link works like a mini fashion catalog. Send it to:
- WhatsApp groups
- Regular buyers
- Local communities
- New inquiries
- Instagram followers
You get more visibility with zero effort.
2. Beautiful Product Display
Every outfit you upload appears in clean, professional layouts-perfect for fashion browsing.
3. Build Your Boutique Brand
With your own boutique link, customers start recognizing your brand identity.
Brand = higher trust = more repeat buyers.
4. No Commission Cuts
Unlike marketplace apps, chotu does not take any percentage from your sales.
You earn what you sell.
5. Unlimited Collections
Upload all your styles without restrictions.
6. Works for Walk-in + Online Sales
Your online presence increases:
- Walk-ins
- WhatsApp enquiries
- Repeat customers
- Local visibility
Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Online Boutique
1. Post Collection Updates Every Week
Regular updates signal that your boutique is active and trendy.
2. Build a WhatsApp Fashion Community
Your online store link + weekly updates = loyal repeat customers.
3. Use Instagram Reels
Show behind-the-scenes, styling videos, and trending looks-and add your chotu store link in bio.
4. Encourage Customer Reviews
Photos and testimonials boost credibility instantly.
5. Offer Personalized Styling
Shoppers love boutiques that help them pick the right look.
Why Boutique Owners Prefer chotu
- set up done in seconds
- No technical skills needed
- Unlimited product uploads
- Professional, clean store design
- Works on mobile
- No commissions
- Powerful for local discovery + social sharing
- Helps build your identity, not an aggregator’s
Start Your Online Boutique Today
You already have the passion for fashion.
You already have the creativity.
Now build the online boutique your customers will love.
Launch your boutique store today.
Grow your brand, attract more fashion lovers, and become the go-to fashion destination in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is chotu?
What does chotu do?
Is chotu like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto or Blinkit?
Is chotu same as WhatsApp Business Catalog?
Do customers order with me directly or with chotu?
Do customers need to download chotu?
- Scanning your QR code
- Clicking your shop link
So, there are two apps?
How will my shop look?
Do I need a laptop, Excel, or English?
How much does chotu cost?
How do I get paid?
Will chotu deliver orders?
- Ask customer to pick up
- Send through your boy/helper
- Use Rapido, Dunzo, etc.
Can customers pay cash?
How will I know if I got an order?
Can customers order at night?
My customers have cousins in the USA, can they also order?
How do I promote my shop?
- Share shop link on WhatsApp Status, Groups, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
- Print QR on your shopboard, visiting cards, no-parking boards.
Will I get new customers?
What is VIP Pass?
- Higher ranking in customer searches
- Ability to edit your shop details
- Priority customer support