Most florists assume that going online means joining a flower delivery app. But flower apps work like marketplaces, where your bouquet shop becomes one of many listings. Your margins shrink, your branding disappears, and your customers belong to the platform, not to you.
This is why thousands of local florists are choosing something better.
chotu is not an online flower app.
It is a complete digital growth platform for florists.
With chotu, local flower shops create their own online store, share their bouquet catalog, take WhatsApp orders, and grow neighborhood sales without paying any commission.
In this guide, you will learn exactly how chotu helps local florists shift from offline walk-ins to digital storefronts that attract more customers every day.
Why Florists Need Digital Presence in 2026
The flower business has changed dramatically:
1. Customers want to see designs before ordering
People prefer browsing bouquet photos and styles online.
2. WhatsApp is now the fastest way to order flowers
Customers love sending a quick message with their requirements.
3. Celebrations and occasions are becoming last minute
Same-day bouquet orders are a huge opportunity.
4. Local florists are trusted more than big apps
Customers value freshness and personal touch.
5. Commission fees are hurting small shops
Florists want full profit, not platform cuts.
To compete, local florists need a simple digital storefront that works instantly.
Why chotu Is Not an Online Flower App
Flower delivery apps focus on aggregation.
chotu focuses on the florist.
Apps show multiple shops at once and take commissions.
chotu gives each florist their own online store and puts them in control.
Here is how:
1. Your Own Online Store With Bouquet Catalog
Florists get a clean, customizable digital store that displays:
- Flower bouquets
- Garlands
- Arrangements
- Hampers
- Fresh flowers
- Special occasion decor
- Seasonal flowers
Everything appears beautifully and professionally.
No coding. No website. No designer needed.
2. WhatsApp Ordering Makes It Easy for Customers
Instead of listing on an app, you share one link.
Customer taps → browses your catalog → selects items → sends order to WhatsApp.
No confusion.
No long descriptions.
No competitor listings.
Just instant orders.
3. Zero Commission = Full Profit for Florists
Flower apps take a cut from every bouquet sold.
chotu charges nothing.
This gives florists:
- Higher profit
- Better pricing freedom
- Sustainable business growth
Many florists switch to chotu for this reason alone.
4. Direct Customer Relationship Builds Loyalty
With chotu:
- You get the customer number
- You talk directly
- You understand their occasions
- You get repeat orders for events and festivals
This is impossible on aggregator apps.
5. Full Control Over How Your Store Looks
Florists can:
- Add bouquet descriptions
- Upload photos
- Organize categories
- Highlight trending items
- Update availability instantly
This makes the florist look premium and organized.
6. Perfect for All Types of Flower Businesses
chotu works beautifully for:
- Flower bouquet shops
- Garlands and traditional flower sellers
- Event florists
- Car decoration florists
- Temple flower vendors
- Wedding flower specialists
- Hampers and gifting shops
Any florist who wants better digital visibility grows with chotu.
How Florists Can Go Digital with chotu
Here is the simple onboarding flow:
Step 1: Create Your Florist’s Online Store on chotu
Visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online
Add:
- Your shop name
- Your mobile number
- Your flower products and categories
Your online store will be ready instantly.
Step 2: Share Your Store Link Everywhere
Florists grow fastest by sharing their chotu link on:
- WhatsApp status
- Apartment groups
- Office groups
- Social media
- Local event planners
- Gift shops
- QR code on business cards
This creates instant visibility.
Step 3: Manage Orders Easily Through WhatsApp
With chotu, florists can:
- Receive structured WhatsApp orders
- Confirm availability
- Coordinate delivery
- Update items anytime
- Build strong relationships with repeat customers
Everything happens inside WhatsApp, so it is fast and simple.
Why Florists Across India Prefer chotu Over Flower Apps
Here is why the shift is happening:
1. Full control, full profit
No commissions.
2. Direct connection with customers
Perfect for repeat events and gifting.
3. Faster ordering experience
WhatsApp feels natural for customers.
4. Clean digital catalog
Florists look professional and premium.
5. Zero competition inside the link
Only your bouquets are visible.
Where Florists Are Seeing the Fastest Growth
- Festivals (Diwali, Rakhi, Pongal, Onam, Holi)
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings
- Corporate gifting
- Apartment events
- Pooja needs
- Same-day bouquet requests
Local florists grow when customers find them quickly and can order instantly — and chotu makes that possible.
Why and How?
- chotu is not a flower app
- It gives florists their own online store
- WhatsApp ordering boosts conversions
- Zero commission means higher profit
- Perfect for bouquet shops, garland sellers, event florists, temple flower vendors
- Helps florists reach more customers in minutes
Final Action Plan for Florists in 2026
To grow faster and attract more customers:
- Create your chotu online store
- Share your catalog link everywhere
- Keep bouquet designs updated
- Respond quickly to WhatsApp orders
- Build repeat customers through personal service
Your customers are already online.
Your flower shop can be too.
Start today with chotu and bloom digitally.
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
