Today, every local business can grow faster with an online presence. Whether you run a kirana store, café, bakery, salon, mutton shop, tailoring shop, or even a home food business, customers now prefer finding shops online and contacting them instantly on WhatsApp.
The good news is that you can create your own online shop in just a few seconds using the chotu Owner App — without coding, website design, or technical skills.
This guide explains the complete process step by step.
What is the chotu Owner App?
The chotu Owner App helps local businesses create a digital shop profile where customers can:
- Discover your shop online
- View your products or services
- Contact you on WhatsApp
- Share your shop with friends and customers
You can create shops for 40+ business categories including:
- Cafes
- Dry cleaning services
- Salons
- Kirana stores
- Mutton shops
- Tailors
- Astrologers
- Ayurvedic shops
- Bakeries
- Biryani centers
- Breakfast centers
- Chicken centers
- Restaurants
- Carpenters
- Catering services
- Chat bhandars
- Curry points
- Dairy parlours
- Dental clinics
- Dry fruits shops
- Fast food centers
- Fish shops
- Florists
- Flour mills
- Fruits and vegetable stores
- Gift shops
- Home foods
- Hot chips shops
- Loan services
- Medical shops
- Nutritionists
- Organic stores
- Pan shops
- Pest control services
- Pet shops
- Pickles shops
- Rice traders
- Sports shops
- Stationery stores
- Sweet shops
Step-by-Step Guide to Create Your Online Shop
Step 1: Download the chotu Owner App
First, install the app on your mobile phone.
You can download the app from:
- Google Play Store for Android devices
- Apple App Store for iPhone devices
Or directly visit:
Step 2: Register Using Your WhatsApp Mobile Number
After opening the app:
- Enter your WhatsApp mobile number
- Verify the OTP received on WhatsApp
- Complete registration
Your account will be created instantly.
Step 3: Click “Start a New Shop”
Once logged in:
- Tap the Start a New Shop button
- You will see multiple business categories
This helps the app create a shop setup suitable for your business type.
Step 4: Select Your Business Category
Choose the category that matches your business.
For example:
- Kirana
- Bakery
- Restaurant
- Tailor
- Salon
- Pet Shop
- Mutton Shop
- Fast Food
- Medical Shop
- Dairy Parlour
- Sweet Shop
The app currently supports 40+ local business categories.
After selecting the category:
- Click the View Shop button
- Continue to the next step
Step 5: Select Your Preferred Language
Choose the language you want for managing your shop.
This helps you easily operate your online store in your preferred language.
After selecting the language:
- Click Start This Shop
Step 6: Enter Your Shop Details
Now fill in your business information:
- Shop name
- Business location
You can:
- Use your current location
- Or manually set the location on the map
Once completed:
- Click Submit
That’s it — your online shop is now ready.
Step 7: Edit Your Catalog
After creating the shop, you can:
- Add products
- Add services
- Upload product images
- Edit descriptions
- Organize your catalog
Examples:
- A bakery can add cakes and snacks
- A salon can add beauty services
- A kirana shop can add grocery items
- A tailor can add stitching services
You can update your catalog anytime.
Step 8: Share Your Shop with Customers
Now you can promote your online shop by sharing it:
- On WhatsApp
- Telegram
- Status updates
- Customer groups
Customers can open your shop link and directly contact you.
Benefits of Creating an Online Shop with chotu
Using the chotu Owner App gives local businesses several advantages:
Easy Setup
No technical knowledge required.
Fast Registration
Create your shop in just a few seconds.
WhatsApp Integration
Customers can easily contact you.
Works for Many Businesses
Supports 40+ categories of local businesses.
Free Digital Presence
Helps customers discover your shop online.
Catalog Management
Add and update products or services anytime.
Final Thoughts
Creating an online shop is now simple for every local business owner. With the chotu Owner App, you can quickly build your business presence online, showcase your products or services, and connect with customers through WhatsApp.
Whether you run a bakery, kirana store, salon, restaurant, tailoring shop, or pet store, you can start your digital journey today in just a few simple steps.