India's DIY video-first digital storefront platform for physical store owners. Low-cost digitisation. Zero commission. Zero tech skills needed.
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VDOlocal is a DIY platform built in India that enables retailers to create their own low-cost digital storefront — without technical expertise and without paying commissions on sales. The platform provides an app-like storefront easily shareable with customers, where each product includes engagement buttons — Call, WhatsApp, Buy directly, "I will come to try", Keep on hold — allowing customers to instantly connect with the retailer.
Buying is increasingly mobile-driven. Shoppers discover products & explore collections digitally before visiting. Retailers without a digital presence are invisible to these customers.
A digital storefront keeps your store serving customers even when physical shutters are down. Customers can browse your collection anytime, from anywhere within reach.
Website development or platforms like Shopify require significant investment — setup costs, professional support, ongoing maintenance, and commissions linked to every sale.
Chat apps are built for conversations, not structured commerce. No catalogue, no analytics, no inventory management, no actionable purchase flow for customers.
Everything your store needs to go digital. No tech background required. No marketplace dependency. Ever.
Every product tells its story through video. Customers see exactly what they're getting — reducing returns and building trust.
Your branding, your URL, your customers. Not a marketplace listing. No one else competes on your page.
Call, WhatsApp, Buy directly, "I will come to try", Keep on hold — customers take action instantly on every product.
Track storefront visits, top products, shortlisted items, customer actions, buyer interest — all in real time.
VDOlocal surfaces your store to nearby customers actively looking to buy. Location-based, category-filtered, free organic traffic.
Every product gets its own unique link. Share on WhatsApp, Instagram, or anywhere — customers open and act.
Four simple steps. No agency, no developer, no technical knowledge required.
Create your account at studio.vdolocal.com in 60 seconds. Store name, category, location.
Record a short video on your phone. Upload with price & description. Unlimited products.
Every store gets a unique vdolocal.com link. Share on WhatsApp, Instagram, anywhere.
Zero commission. Zero middlemen. Every sale & customer relationship is 100% yours.
| Feature | VDOlocal | Shopify / Dukaan | Amazon / Flipkart | WhatsApp / Instagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% — Forever | Monthly + % fees | 15–40% per sale | 0% (no commerce tools) |
| Video Listings | Built-in, video-first | Add-on / limited | Limited photos | Stories vanish in 24hr |
| Own Storefront | Yes, your brand + URL | Yes (with cost) | No, marketplace page | No, social profile |
| Setup Cost | ₹0 to start | ₹5K–₹50K+ | Free (they own you) | Free (no tools) |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes DIY | Days to weeks | Days | Hours (manual) |
| Customer Data | 100% yours | Yours (complex) | Platform owned | No analytics |
| Tech Needed | None — DIY | Some required | Some required | Manual management |
| Local Discovery | Discover tab (50km) | No built-in | Algorithm-driven | Hashtag dependent |
A Digital Version of the Physical Community Market
VDOlocal enables entire markets or retail associations to be digitised together, creating a digital version of the physical community market — Lokhandwala Digital Market — allowing collective promotions, digital sales events, and significantly lower marketing costs while helping retailers drive higher footfalls to their stores.
Digital sales events for the entire market
Shared presence = reduced spend per store
Digital discovery → physical store visits
Also applicable: Kalbadevi Digital Market · Zaveri Bazaar Digital Market · Crawford Market · Any Association
Exclusive benefits for Lokhandwala Vyapaar Mandal members
Exclusive branded section in our customer app — collective digital market presence for all Vyapaar Mandal members.
Our team visits each store, sets up accounts, records initial product videos on-site.
Staff training on Seller Studio, storefront management, and maximising customer engagement.
Joint promotions, QR code standees for each store, collective digital sales events.
Single point of contact for the entire association. Direct WhatsApp support line.
Aggregated reports showing growth, engagement, and trends across the market.
Special association pricing available — let's discuss during our next meeting
No hidden fees. No marketplace commission. No setup cost. Ever.
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