KnowBand’s OpenCart Mobile App Success story- Client’s Feedback says it all!

A happy customer is said to be the best advocate for your brand.

By providing great customer service, you acquire a loyal customer. This blog is inspired by one of our happy clients. We have created an OpenCart Mobile app for luckstaribiza, a Spanish online clothing store. They are super happy with their Mobile Apps.

It has been developed using the KnowBand’s Opencart Mobile App Builder plugin which has hundreds of customization features. From App’s theme to its transaction page, every facility is very well optimized. It delivers a satisfactory shopping experience to the customers.

Luckstaribiza Store

The Luckstaribiza store sells an Ibiza collection in US that you can carry and flaunt in every season.

Luckstaribiza Store App Links:

Android App

iOS App

The Opencart Mobile App created by KnowBand’s extension is available for iOS and Android users. It is entirely in real-time synch with the website. In addition, it does not require any extra effort in managing the inventory on the mobile app.

 

 Let’s have a look at its alluring features:

The landing page of OpenCart app is attractive

As soon as a customer installs and opens the app, it will take them to the home page. The attractive pink-themed app grabs customer attention and keeps them engaged.

Choosing the right color palette for the app is important and this clothing store is nailing it.

With a click on the banner, the customer will be redirected to the product page!

Systematic Product Category Navigation

You will find a wide range of dresses, kimonos, shirts, pants, fabrics, and various clothing choices only for women.

A customer can visit the category section in two ways: The left menu and the category button at the bottom menu bar.

Finding a product is super easy

To search for a product on the application, you can click on the search button at the top menu bar or bottom.

It supports the voice-over search option hence, anyone can find the desired product easily.

Customized Product Page

When you visit a category, you can scroll and see all the products falling under that category. It also allows you to sort the product list according to price.

Likewise, when you click on a product, it will show multiple product images, product availability, and product description.

It also shows related products. Best way to cross-sell!

Add products to wish list

If you have already login to your profile, you can add your favorites into the wishlist category or directly to the cart.

How to purchase the desired product on Opencart mobile app?

Once you added a product to your cart, you can directly make the purchase.

Sign up first if you haven’t done it yet otherwise, you can directly log in to your profile by providing an email address and password.

In addition, customers can apply the coupon code and voucher as the OpenCart Mobile App supports all the vouchers and coupons that are applicable and functional on the website.

Finally, you can add your shipping address and complete the payment process.

Your purchase is completed and Luck starts Ibiza will deliver your product from the chosen shipping method.

Complete Package for customer satisfaction:

1.     The app provides customer support with live chat

If customers need any help from the store manager, they can connect directly with the customer support team by WhatsApp messenger. Live chat is one of the best customer support channels for online commerce.

2.     Product reviews available

To earn customer loyalty, businesses use customer feedback and ratings. To calculate a brand’s success, always count the number of happy clients.

Customers can add product reviews and that will be displayed on the product page itself.

Furthermore, the app supports all the payment and shipping methods applicable in the US.

More features that the OpenCart Mobile App Builder provides to store admin:

  • Merchant can run sales, campaigns, etc on the mobile app.
  • Various CMS pages are linked to the mobile app (About us, contact us, etc.)
  • Your brand identity will be intact in the app as it has a white label solution
  • Merchant can send unlimited push notifications to the customers
  • The app allows social login, fingerprint login, and OTP login as well.

KnowBand Support:

Knowband believes in what Laura Ashley said: “We don’t want to push our ideas on to customers, we simply want to make what they want.”

We have thousands of happy clients all over the globe. Here are some mobile app portfolios for your reference. You can reach out to our expert team for mobile app development and custom eCommerce website development. You can also visit the Knowband store for ready-made plugins.

Mobile App Success Stories of Happy Clients:

Real-Life Example of Knowband Opencart Mobile app Online-Mangalore Store

Celebsto- KnowBand OpenCart Mobile App provides Exclusive Shopping Experience

OpenCart Delivery Boy App and Mobile App Success Story of Lokale Winkels

Tajikistan’s Pharmacy App developed using KnowBand’s PrestaShop Mobile App Builder completed 1000+ installs

There’s no doubting that smartphone apps have revolutionized our lives. There is an app for everything, whether you need to travel, buy groceries, order food, chat, or do a banking transaction.

Entrepreneurs are seeking for new markets to penetrate and strategies to engage clients to normalize their situations. E-commerce app development is one of these possibilities. When done correctly, a mobile app can help you increase your e-commerce presence for years to come.

Tajikistan’s first online pharmacy app has exceeded 1000+ downloads on Google Play Store. The app is developed using Knowband’s PrestaShop Mobile App Builder module which is multilingual and is available in Russian and English.

In this blog, we will be explaining its features and also help you with how you can manage your local on-time deliveries? And how to make a website for clinical appointment bookings?

The PrestaShop Mobile App- Apteka24

The Apteka 24 is a pharmacy app that allows users to order medicines in Tajikistan. For a fully functional app, it is required to have an engaging UI and KnowBand’s Mobile App Builder gives that personalized shopping experience to every app user.

Having a mobile app is beneficial over a website as it allows users to access things from their fingertips. It’s speed and ease of browsing, as well as a well-thought-out design that seems natural and seamless.

Notifications can be very effective in terms of remarketing if done correctly. The app allows the store owner to send endless notifications to ensure they will keep coming back to your store.

A customer can reorder the medicines with a button click. Voice search, chatbots, push notifications, advanced support, and marketing analytics are all available.

Customers can save lists of things they’d like to have in wishlist. The product page and landing page allow buying things based on images.

The accessibility and convenience of mobile payments are a bonus. These are the basic features of the app and every mobile app created using PrestaShop Mobile App Builder can be customized for its look and theme by incorporating your brand logo and other marketing elements.

How to make a mobile app for your dental medicine website?

To create a mobile app just like Apteka 24, you only need KnowBand’s PrestaShop Mobile App Builder plugin.

It is completely customizable like you can add banners, change theme colors, add colorful buttons, provide live chat support, etc.

It lets you bring your website to the hands of every mobile phone user. With a button click, anyone can get their medicines or products at their doorstep.

This module is available for many other popular eCommerce open-source platforms. Also, you can launch it for both Android and iOS operating systems.

You have to make a one-time payment and our expert team will provide post-purchase 3-month support.

How to add an appointment booking feature to your pharmacy website?

Doctors who consult patients in their clinic find it difficult to manage their demanding schedules. This is where Knowband’s Appointment Booking System module comes in handy.

The Appointment Booking System module allows you to list your clinic on your website and let consumers (patients) book an appointment. In addition, the module provides a number of configuration options for you to customize your bookings to your liking.

What are the features of the Appointment Booking System Module?

  1. Easily add your business/clinic (You can add multiple clinics as well)
  2. Specify if the service is a clinic visit or a home visit
  3. Determine an Upfront Booking Fee
  4. Allow the patient to select the desired day and time
  5. Indicate any day that is not available for booking
  6. Keep the minimum number of reservations for each day
  7. Include your company’s location, contact information, and images
  8. Keep an eye on your appointments and track them

The Appointment booking system makes your job easier while providing your consumers with a hassle-free booking experience.

To make it more convenient, you can also use the booking and rental mobile app.

Here is an in-depth blog on the Appointment booking system, especially for the clinics.

Best way to manage doorstep medicine deliveries

To manage the doorstep deliveries and to assign orders to the delivery boy, you can use a delivery boy mobile app. This app helps you in creating a delivery boy profile, tracking the order status, sending notifications to the delivery boy, and facilitates many other tasks.

It also shows the location info of the customer where the order is to be delivered. Check out the live demo of the Delivery boy and read this blog which includes some real-life examples of eCommerce merchants who are using Knowband’s Delivery Boy Mobile App.

Visit the KnowBand store to find the desired plugins for your eCommerce store or you can write to us at support@knowband.com for any custom eCommerce development assistance.

Download Free PrestaShop Mobile App Builder for Demo and upgrade it with a paid version to launch it on Google Play Store and Apple Store.

Advanced Marketplace Combo gives Access to Marketplace Mobile App and Marketplace Plugin

No wonder we all spend a lot of time on online shopping. While looking at gadget usage, we are much more reliable on mobile apps as compared to desktop websites. All the marketplaces have mobile apps for users, be it Amazon, eBay, or ETSY. The apps we use to shop from Amazon or eBay are not native mobile apps, rather they have added extensions to their websites.

This is one of the cost-effective and reliable ways to create a marketplace mobile app. Adding a mobile app builder extension could help you build your marketplace mobile app effortlessly. KnowBand’s Advanced marketplace with a mobile app builder can help you create a marketplace application for platforms like PrestaShop, Opencart, and Magento. All your website data will be in real-time synchronization with the mobile app.

Introduction to a Marketplace

A marketplace involves three entities, the marketplace owner, sellers, and customers. When creating a marketplace for your brand or as your startup business, make sure you clearly understand the reliability of each of the three entities on the other two.

Without a customer base, sellers won’t come to your marketplace and with limited products and sellers, your marketplace will struggle for organic traffic. The Chicken and Egg Problem of the marketplace is not new! We have examined the pain points of the marketplace and curated this blog that you might like.

There are several key benefits of an online marketplace for all, admin, seller, and customers.

To earn profits, every marketplace follows different business models. This creates room for more revenue through different channels. You can either earn commissions from the sellers or take membership charges or sell products from your brand. A marketplace is a place for earning money while you sleep.

What is mobile marketplaces app?

Simply defined, mobile marketplaces are programs created exclusively for simple and convenient buying on a mobile device (e.g. smartphone or tablet). They should not be confused with independent retail apps. The independent retail apps are the native apps that are specially created for mobile devices but the marketplace mobile apps like Amazon are extensions of the marketplace website.

Why do we need a Marketplace Mobile App?

  • Only in the United States of America, e-commerce accounts for roughly 10% of retail sales, with that figure expected to climb by around 15% per year.
  • In the United States alone, retail e-commerce sales totaled 156 billion dollars in 2017. Furthermore, 82 percent of internet users in the United States said they’ve used their smartphones to make purchases.
  • Retail e-commerce sales worldwide reached 4.28 trillion dollars in 2020, with e-retail revenues expected to reach 5.4 trillion dollars in 2022.
  • A study suggests Amazon app users spent an average of 12.843 billion minutes per month in the app, compared to 2.352 billion minutes per month on the Amazon mobile site.

These days, the online market is at its pinnacle. Many entrepreneurs and retailers are considering developing their own marketplace app as the need for online marketplaces grows. It may be one reason that you are reading this article.

I’ll go through a few key points that will assist you in developing an online marketplace Mobile application.

Advanced Multi-vendor Marketplace Combo Pack

The Advanced Multi-vendor Marketplace includes the Mobile App for marketplace customers that give access to products and inventories of multiple sellers. It will be in real time-synch with the marketplace created by KnowBand’s Marketplace module.

Give Customers a Joyful Shopping Experience with Marketplace Mobile App.

Customers can now buy services and products online using their smartphones and shopping applications. You need a responsive mobile application for your marketplace as well. It’s not enough to have a website to stand out from the crowd.

Don’t be concerned! The Advanced Marketplace Module by KnowBand is a one-stop solution. With the advanced solution, you get the marketplace module and the mobile app for your customers. The mobile app plugin is simple to use, and KnowBand professionals will assist you in creating a tailored marketplace mobile app.

Save months that you spend on coding

App development might take anywhere from three to nine months, depending on the app’s complexity and the structure of your marketplace. You won’t have to wait any longer with this ready-made solution, because the app will be ready to launch in a couple of days.

Available for both iOS and Android

React Native was used to creating the app. As a result, it’s compatible with both iOS and Android, allowing you to reach a wide range of mobile customers.

Real-time synchronization

The eCommerce Mobile App inventory and the eCommerce website inventory are properly synchronized. The shop manager does not need to make any additional effort while using the Advance Marketplace Mobile App solution.

Marketplace Mobile App Features:

Whitelabel for branding

Your company’s name and logo will appear throughout the app. KnowBand’s logo will not be visible to your customers. It allows you to change the color and theme of the marketplace mobile application.

Customers get easy access to products

It is easy to find products with basic search and voice search options. Customers can locate a product in various categories from the left menu or the category button.

Layout Switching

The marketplace mobile app also allows customers to switch the layout of the product page. It offers complete freedom to sort and filter the search results.

Shop from sellers profile

It also provides easy access to seller profiles and their shop from the app. Customers can check out the individual merchant store.

Send Push Notifications

Push notifications are the best way to increase customer retention. However, sending messages keeps them informed and engaged with your app.

Support via live chat

The Zopim (Zendesk) and WhatsApp chat functionalities are supported by the Marketplace App Maker. This feature allows customers to communicate with the business administrator 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Quick login and Checkout Process

It also assures secured payment and shipping. The Marketplace mobile app has several login choices like social media, email login, OTP verification login, or using the fingerprint sensor. Besides this, the app supports all the payment and shipping methods you have been using in your marketplace.

Cost-Effective Solution

The Marketplace module and mobile app builder advanced solution is available at a pocket-friendly cost when compared to the cost involved in making an app from scratch. Also, there are various discounts available on the KnowBand store.

Multi-vendor marketplace with a plethora of options

Let us understand the working of the marketplace module as it is the platform where the admin and seller will manage everything from inventories to shipping.

The Multivendor Marketplace’s Key Features:

Separate Admin Panel and Seller Dashboard

Managing a marketplace is a daunting task for the admin as well as for the sellers. The KnowBand’s Marketplace extension has a distinct admin panel and a functional seller dashboard is a part of various marketplace extensions (PrestaShop, Magento, and OpenCart).

The marketplace admin has complete control over the seller’s operations. Every step in the process, from seller registration to shipping, can be monitored by the store admin. As a result, the process will be transparent.

The UI of the marketplace admin panel is technically advance and makes the configuration process breeze.

  1. Quick Seller Registration

Sellers can join the marketplace by registering on the website. Store administrators can set commission rates and allow vendors to request additional product listings with KnowBand’s Multivendor Marketplace.

  1. Track seller’s activities

Along with this, the Marketplace module allows administrators to keep track of vendor information and records. The eCommerce retailer can even see the commission history of the vendor.

  1. Easy Inventory Management-

For an eCommerce merchant, inventory management is a time-consuming process and difficult as well. The Multi-Vendor Marketplace makes inventory management and maintenance a breeze for store managers. It has a bulk upload feature for product listings.

  1. Detailed Reports

Business Analysis is equally important. For better understanding, the admin of the marketplace can analyze the order reports, category request data, payout request data, seller’s orders, seller and product review sheet, etc. These data will help the store owner to plan out the marketplace marketing strategies.

There are thousands of features that the marketplace plugin offers. Click here to know more about the admin panel settings, benefits, and seller functionalities.

The Marketplace App in Action

Check out some live demos of the Marketplace Mobile App Builder which are developed using KnowBand’s Advanced Marketplace Combo Pack.

Success Story of ‘Elettronic Market Shop’ an Italian Marketplace

An Incredible Success Story of eCommerce Handloom and Handicraft Marketplace ‘Cottage Emporium’

Check Out Advanced Marketplace Combo Packs for PrestaShop, Opencart, and Magento platforms.

You can contact the KnowBand expert team at support@knowband.com for marketplace development or eCommerce website solutions. We’ve been assisting clients all over the world for the past 12 years and counting. Let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest.

How to Display Related Products on PrestaShop Website Pages

Looking for the finest ways to upsell or cross-sell to customers? Add related products on your PrestaShop website pages. It’s not simply a nice-to-have feature for your e-commerce site; it’s an essential aspect of the sales process. To make your business marketing strategy work well, you can give a shot to upsell and cross-sell. This technique works for every business, be it a small company or an eCommerce like Amazon.  If you are not sure, how to display related products on the product page, shopping cart, or various website pages, I will recommend you to add the PrestaShop Automatic Related Product Module to your PrestaShop storefront.

Discover about PrestaShop Automatic related product module

There are several methods for displaying related products on multiple pages. The PrestaShop-related products module can be configured by the store administrator to meet the needs.

Features of PrestaShop Automatic Related Product addon:

  • With the aid of PrestaShop Automatic Related Products module, display related products automatically on:
    • Homepage
    • Product pages
    • Category pages
    • Cart pages
    • Manufacturer page
    • Purchase confirmation pages

  • Store owners can display the most relevant products and can only include available products.
  • The PrestaShop-related products module allows customizing the title of the related product block in a variety of languages.
  • Easy positioning of the related products. Show related products in the left column, right column, or at the bottom of the page.
  • The store manager can choose how to display the related products. Showcase the most popular products, best sellers, new items, or by using user history.
  • The PrestaShop automatic related product addon allows the manager to show a list of specific products on the related product list.
  • There is an attribute, keyword filter, that can be specified for particular pages.
  • Set the maximum number of linked products that can be displayed on various pages.
  • The PrestaShop-related products module allows specifying the priority mechanism to display related products.

If no related products exist for the first priority requirement, the module will go on to the next level of priority.

How store owners get benefited by showing Recommended Products?

PrestaShop Automatic related product addon has several advantages.

Cross-sell by displaying related products

On the homepage, product pages, category pages, cart pages, manufacturer sites, and purchase confirmation pages; this related product extension displays the related items. Showing a mobile cover when a customer is buying a new mobile phone increases the chances of purchase. This is how cross-selling works.

Several filters to achieve the relevancy

Display only available and in-stock products as related items. Select the method for displaying related products, such as

  1. Top-visited products
  2. Bestsellers
  3. New items
  4. Displaying relevant goods based on user history

Hide out-of-stock from recommended products

Showing a product that is ‘out of stock’ will create a negative impact on your prospect. To save yourself from this situation, you can now hide out-of-stock items from the related product list. After all, customer experience is your priority.

PrestaShop related product module reduce bounce rate

This may happen that a customer does not find the right product while exploring your website. They even get confused about what is best to have. Show related products on the product page to help them find what they were looking for.

Increase average cart value on your PrestaShop store

Customers can buy more things if they look at the products that are similar to the ones they have picked. To improve sales, the administrator can show excellent identical products.

Mobile responsive and compatibility check

The module is responsive to all the devices like mobile phones, tablets, and desktops. Every user can see related products in every browser automatically. The PrestaShoprelated product module is highly compatible with all other Prestashop themes. Multistore compatibility, multi-lingual compatibility, and SSL compatibility are some of the plus points.

Conclusion: It is easy to install and can be a major game-changer if used as a cross-selling tool. It emphasizes the look of the product page and other website pages. Display related products anywhere on the website. To the left, right, or on the bottom of the website page. The PrestaShop Related Product addon maximizes the engagement rate on your store and reduces bounce rate.

So, how long are you going to wait? Now is the time to get this cross-selling solution and take your earnings to the next level.

More ways to customize the product page

How to add Custom Fields to PrestaShop Product Pages

10 Must-have Addons to Optimize Prestashop Product Pages

How to Optimize the Product Page Content for Better User Engagement?

6 Examples of Spanish PrestaShop Business Apps Developed using KnowBand Mobile App Builder Module

A mobile app increases business opportunities as it allows you to handle information in real-time. To create an app, a developer has to do a lot of research based on platform, product type, niche, target audience, etc. The work does not stop here, but it also requires an accessible user interface. Your eCommerce app should provide a delightful user experience to everyone regardless of the demography or the region.

KnowBand has developed several apps considering the user’s needs for various eCommerce clients worldwide. We have designed and developed an Application Builder module that only requires updating the configuration settings and your app will be ready to go live on the play store.

In this blog, we have compiled some examples of Spanish Mobile Business Apps developed using PrestaShop Mobile App Builder Module.

PrestaShop Business App Builder Module

From conversion to customer retention, mobile apps are the most effective tools for every eCommerce business. It has several features to improve the online shopping experience of your store.

  • The App builder is available for both iOS and Android.
  • It works in real-time synchronization with the website
  • The merchant can add or change the banners to redesign the home page
  • For the product page, it has sort and the filter feature
  • Simple and easy checkout process with social login, OTP login, and mobile number login
  • Supports multiple payment and shipping options

Let’s examine these features of the app builder module with some real-life examples of Spanish eCommerce.

6 Examples of PrestaShop Business Apps Developed for Spanish eCommerce

1.     Leyva Decoration- eCommerce mobile App

If you’ve recently shifted to a new apartment or want to renovate one, Leyva Decoration can assist you in designing and redecorating it to achieve excellent results. With a new design and a large choice of items, get inspired and buy anywhere and whenever you want with Leyva Decoration App developed and designed using PrestaShop Mobile App Builder Module.

You can use the app to: -View decorative products by category -Use an advanced search engine to conduct searches, Pay quickly and securely, Pay with cash or credit card at the time of delivery, Track orders, Log in to Facebook and Google. Choose a shipping address for your products, Receive updates about discounts and special offers, Compare products, etc.

Download the app for free and take advantage of Decoration Leyva’s daily specials.

2.     DISHORECA- PrestaShop Mobile App

DISHORECA is a mobile application that allows you to order drinks 24 hours a day. The app also allows you to place orders within few seconds, saving you time and allowing you to focus on your business. Dishoreca is a popular website in Spain and to make their App, they used KnowBand’s Mobile App Builder.

This PrestaShop mobile app is designed for HORECA professionals, convenience stores, and supermarkets. You can use the app to place orders, repeat purchases with a single click, review historical data, and receive news, offers, special deals, and other features that will make your company purchases easier.

Have a look at the app features:

3.     bawone- PrestaShop eCommerce Mobile App

Bawone is an online African and Latin goods superstore where you can find any product from any country and save time and money.

Bawone is built on the PrestaShop platform and to create the mobile app for android users, they have used KnowBAnd’s PrestaShop Android app builder.

You will find all the groceries and with filters, you can easily find the desired products.

4.     AXXA Market- PrestaShop Business App

At AXXA Market, you can get the best culinary supplies without leaving the convenience of your own home. Install it now and start having fun!

The app sends push notifications with the latest information on the local market on high-quality, healthy, and dietary products.

As a user of this app, you will be notified of our specials as soon as they are published. For customer service, they respond to your concerns from WhatsApp, mail, or by phone.

App filters can help you identify and sort products that meet your diet and lifestyle, such as Paleo, Keto (ketogenic), vegan, and more. We’ve covered all you need to know about caring for and protecting your health.

Have a look at the app features with checkout page and payment gateways.

5.     Farmacollection- Mobile App for Android

The Next Mobile eCommerce app on the list is the Farmacollection mobile app. They have a wide range of eyewear for every face type. The app is build up using KnowBand’s PrestaShop Mobile App builder facilitating easy search to find the right spectacles for you.

A customer can purchase a suitable product by applying filters and sorting features. To complete the purchase on Farmacollection mobile app, the user will have to register first by providing a mobile number and email address.

Once a customer gets registered, they can log in with email, phone number, or using the fingerprint sensor.

6. Kangumarket Android Mobile App

Kangumarket is another real-life example of Spanish PrestaShop business apps created by KnowBand using the PrestaShop mobile app builder module. It encompasses all the features. The app also provides easy access to products, is findable, and builds credibility with the customers.

Final thought

For the time being, an eCommerce mobile app will stay in a long run and as an eCommerce business owner, having a mobile app for the store will be a thoughtful decision. Click here to get your mobile app builder and our expert team will help you set up and configure it for your eCommerce business. If you are looking for delivery management software then the delivery boy app might help you.

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How to Start Food Delivery Business like DoorDash and FoodHub

Food delivery is not a new concept as the world’s first pizza was delivered way back in the year 1889. The on-demand food delivery service market now rising at a rapid pace. What are the best applications for food delivery in your country? DoorDash is the best food delivery app in the USA and one of the largest by sales, market cap, and has recognition as a brand in the world. 

If you have some pressing questions for a food delivery business app like these:

  • What do you need to look for in the food delivery app? 
  • Next, do you have enough resources to manage the whole process? 
  • What all will be your technical requirements? 
  • How you will be managing the deliveries? 
  • How will you deliver your orders on time? 

KnowBand has prepared this blog to answer all your how’s and why’s. The food delivery business requires proper planning and a structural approach. Initially, you have to decide the area (location) in which you are going to deliver your food. 

This article is specially curated for entrepreneurs interested in launching a food delivery app. Let’s start with statistics and the development of the online food delivery industry.

Statistics and developments of the global food delivery market

The overall annual growth in the food delivery market is expected to rise by 3.5% in the next five years.

  • It is estimated that the food distribution industry will cross USD 200 billion by 2025.
  • Once a week, 60 % of customers order delivery or takeout.
  • At least twice a week, 31 % use these third-party distribution services.
  • Since 2014, digital ordering and delivery have risen 300% more quickly than dine-in traffic.
  • Also, 87 % who use food delivery services offered by third parties believe that it makes their lives easier.
  • Rapid digitalization and growth in both online customer base and spending will assist India’s online food industry to become an $8 billion market by 2022–increasing by 25-30 % CAGR.

You must have heard the names of the world’s famous food delivery apps.

Famous food delivery apps 2021

US

  • Grubhub 
  • Doordash
  • UberEats
  • Postmates
  • Instacart
  • Delivery.com
  • goPuff 
  • ChowNow

UK

  • Just Eat.
  • Food Hub.
  • Deliveroo.
  • Hungry House.
  • Uber Eats.
  • Quiqup 
  • Amazon Restaurants 
  • FEAST 
  • Henchman

Most important features to make a food delivery business successful:

Look for the demand and trends in the market

The demand for the delivery of food has increased significantly over time. People are changing their preferences towards online shopping and food ordering, with many more technology-driven developments coming into the frame!

This trend is only expected to see higher growth with fast food becoming a standard in the country. So if you’re a seller who doesn’t want to tie up with start-ups in food tech or just start with your food tech company, you need to have creative and influential features. 

You can rely on social media platforms and add virtual assistant-based ordering facilities, create your mobile app and build up your community if you want to make your food delivery business exclusive.

Use social media to target

For almost all online tasks, such as searching, referencing, and even placing orders, individuals use social media. What if your restaurant app includes a facility to position orders via the social media pages of the client?

Today, very few restaurants offer this feature in the food delivery app, and therefore if the app has this feature, it can get an advantage over other similar apps. This feature will help you draw more individuals to your food marketplace.

Provide virtual assistance to foodies

A virtual assistant is an autonomous contractor that provides clients with administrative services when working outside the office of the client. The virtual assistance in a food delivery app can be a unique feature if you provide it to the customers.

Incorporating AI in an app is advancing the technology. The virtual assistant also provides an approximate delivery time for the food order delivery.

See what your competitors are doing

Extensive research on the apps of your rivals and their promotional efforts need to be done. It will give you the ideas to make your app famous and flawless. You should come up with an app that fixes the vulnerabilities of your rivals’ software.

The delivery boy app by KnowBand is developed with the needful features. It is compatible with mobile app builder and is available for PrestaShop and OpenCart platforms. 

More about online food and grocery businesses:

Online Hyperlocal Delivery Business Model | Complete Guide for Food and Grocery Marketplace

PrestaShop Delivery Boy Mobile App making Delivery Management easy for Mayida!

New Online Grocery Stores must have These Website Features

Top features of the food delivery app:

A food delivery app should have features that make online food delivery simple and easier. You can create a food delivery marketplace and connect with local restaurants and earn a commission from them. There is an article for a food and grocery delivery article that might help.

To manage the deliveries make sure to have the following features in your delivery management app. 

Design and layout

The food delivery app should have options for front-screen customization. It should allow the app manager to add the brand name, themes, and change the look and feel as per the requirements.

Login and Registration

With this feature, a delivery person should easily be able to register himself. It takes into consideration signing up using a basic username and password and checking with Apple, Google, or other social media site.

Proficient Search Tab

Customers should be able to check and compare numerous restaurants, deals, cuisines, and apps for food ordering. They should be able, according to their convenience, to search by place, cuisine, price, ratings, review, restaurant names.

Manage content

In addition, the restaurant owners need to manage their restaurant’s name, email, address. They also need to edit images, menus, rates, promotions, etc. All this is done by the admin panel of a food delivery program.

Manage orders

The restaurant receives an order with information such as the location of the order, name of the item, payment, and delivery time. Consequently, the admin then handles orders according to priority and schedules.

Managing deliveries

Also, it is delegated to the delivery personnel as soon as an order is prepared. With this function, from the time he leaves the restaurant until he delivers the order, hence the admin keeps track of the real-time position of the delivery staff.

Order Placing and Checkout

The customers should be able to check and compare various restaurants, deals, cuisines with the food ordering app. They should be able to search by place, cuisine, price, reviews, rating, and restaurant names as per their convenience. 

Payment Gateways

Your food delivery app should have enough payment gateway options. Clients get offended about sharing their credit or debit card details. Hence, you can provide digital payment options or offer COD if it suits your management model. 

Personalized Notifications

If there are any changes in the order location, the order gets canceled, or for any other last-minute change, the delivery boy should receive notifications. So, he should be able to update the customer and administrator about each order’s pick-up and drop-off. 

Real-time Order Tracking

The integrated GPS allows the customers and the food delivery app manager to track the orders in real-time. This helps the delivery boy to reach the location without any error or misleading. 

Reviews and Rating

Social proofs increase customer’s trust and loyalty towards your brand. Allowing customers to give feedback to the food and delivery agent can help you manage the delivery system. Accordingly, you can remove the delivery boys with a poor rating and food quality improvement can be done.

Help Centre

Also, have a customer care number to help your customers. Be it a chatBot or 24/7 customer assistance. Read this article for the best customer communication channels.  

Loyalty Program

You can run a loyalty program on your food delivery app. Loyalty programs or reward point programs increase customer retention and overall sales.  

Look for a cost-effective solution

Efficient delivery management software with all the necessary features will keep your customers happy. The food delivery apps should have exclusive UI and UX design. It must have a real-time order tracking system for on-time delivery. 

A module like ‘Delivery Boy’ developed by KnowBand can be cost-effective as compared to creating a website with the developer’s help. You can read the user manual of ‘the delivery boy app’ for more information. It is compatible with the mobile app builder and gives real-time order details if integrated with it.

Final Tips

  • Create a website for your brand with a brand name and a catchy tagline.
  • Identify your niche before creating the website.
  • Do market research to analyze the target audience.
  • Build a strong social media presence using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.  
  • Marketing is the key to success- Do content marketing, social media marketing, or email marketing to track the existing customers and the potential ones.
  • Partner with delivery services active in your locality.
  • Offer timely deals and discounts in the form of coupons.

Wrapping up:

Briefly, the future of the food distribution industry is very bright and full of opportunities to create. In order to survive the enormous rivalry, delivery giants must fight the challenges coming their way. Keeping these facts in mind, a smart and fully equipped food delivery app is needed to handle deliveries without hassle.

To become the next industry leader, exploit the immense opportunity that the online food ordering and distribution company has to offer and take the right steps. With your new entrepreneurial adventure, we wish you luck.

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PrestaShop Delivery Boy Mobile App making the Delivery Management easy for Mayida!

The Mayida is an expert and collaborator in Saudi Arabia for the best agricultural farms to ensure the highest quality of goods for you.

They rely on criteria and ratios dedicated to serving clients. It involves facilitating the purchase of products, storing and shipping fresh food items in the most efficient manner possible to maintain product quality.

The Mayida store is using KnowBand PrestaShop Delivery Boy App to deliver fresh veggies to the doorstep. It helps to manage the shipping process smoothly. This app makes delivery management easier and delivery boys can operate the mobile app from anywhere.

The goal of creating this app was to bring all food services to your table and provide you with the highest quality and best products possible.

The delivery person may use it for a variety of purposes.

How does a farm-fresh delivery company manage delivery boys?

1. Delivery boy registration and login

Store merchants can create an account for a delivery boy and share his credentials so that they can log in and start their job. The PrestaShop Delivery Boy Mobile App allows the delivery boy to log in quickly and easily. Allowing the delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables to be on time.

Majority of people have trouble recalling their passwords. To avoid this, the user can save his or her registration credentials. If the delivery boy forgets his password, he can use the ‘Forgot Password?’ choice on the same login page to recover it.

2. How to assign orders to a delivery boy?

The store merchant assigns the orders to a delivery boy who is available in the nearby area.

App has a simple navigation menu: The Prestashop delivery boy mobile app has a simple navigation system. It is easy to find out the order in charge details, and order tracking on the app.

This also displays the final status, which reads, “The Order has Been Shipped!”

Order listing to see the order status: The delivery boy can sort the orders on the basis of recent orders first, earlier orders, and according to cost. Additionally, it allows a delivery boy to see the orders based on order ID, order status, and date-wise.

Push notifications: The delivery boy receives a push notification every time the admin assigns an order.

In case the delivery boy couldn’t complete the order, he will have to state a reason for rejecting it.

3. Google Maps shows customer location for order delivery

It is important to know the exact position of the customer to execute the order successfully. The delivery boy will be able to monitor the position using the Google Maps integration.

 

Admin handle of PrestaShop Delivery Boy Mobile App

The store administrator may add multiple delivery boys, and the delivery boy will receive their login credentials via email. All deliveries can be monitored and managed by the store administrator from a single admin screen, making it simple to keep track of all orders.

For both the admin and the delivery boy, the Delivery Boy App has several features. Both will keep track of all of the instructions. If a delivery boy refuses to perform the assigned delivery duty, he must provide a legitimate reason for doing so.

The PrestaShop Delivery Boy Mobile App is a native Android and iOS app. The app can be launched on the Google Play store and the Apple App Store.

Note: The PrestaShop delivery Boy Mobile app is compatible with KnowBand’s Mobile App Builder.

Finally, the above delivery boy mobile app exemplifies the value of KnowBand’s Delivery Boy App to the seller, client, and delivery boy. It helps the administrator to easily control the marketplace and make the deliveries on time. The Mobile Apps are multilingual, and they are designed to give a superior experience to the user.

Why store fruits and veggies when you can have them fresh from the farm!

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Mobile Apps developed for Russian PrestaShop stores using Knwoband Mobile App Builder

E-commerce apps allow you to sell products to customers using a mobile app. Mobile usage for eCommerce has evolved and thrived like never in the past two years. Creating an app for your eCommerce has become statutory and unavoidable.

Mobile apps offer unique features to maximize the shopping experience for shoppers. We have gathered five Android/iOS Apps developed using KnowBand’s PrestaShop Mobile App builder Addon that provides a sophisticated shopping experience.

1.     Apteka24

Apteka24.TJ is Tajikistan’s first online pharmacy, and as a result of their collaboration, purchasing medicines has become an easy and convenient activity. Apteka24.TJ brings medications and hygiene items directly to your home, saving you both time and money.

With 1000+ installs on Google Play store, this PrestaShop mobile app is helping people get their medicines at their doorsteps. Apteka24 Mobile App has a separate category listing, a personalized home screen, and uncomplicated navigation for customers to find required medications.

It is easy to find products with voice search options and sort filters. Have a look at the checkout and payment screens of the app.

2.     BabyButik-nsk

BabyButik is a website for kid’s clothing and accessories. You will find a variety of shoes and outerwear for kids. The store has an app for iOS users that they have created with the help of KnowBand’s Mobile App Builder.

An eCommerce mobile App makes shopper’s life more convenient. Having a functional in-app search reduces the friction in the purchase path. The Voice search option gives a personalized experience to customers.

With the OTP login, the sign-up process becomes simple. Also, the implementation of live chat support in the PrestaShop mobile app offers seamless customer support and services.

Shipping options mentioned in the app are:

CDEK Courier Service, Russian Post, provides next-day delivery. CDEK courier service delivers to Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Residents of Novosibirsk can self-pickup the products.

Read: Ecommerce Shipping: Challenges and Solutions

3.     Колор Маркет

Colormarket is a service market that has been selling auto repair parts for over ten years. Use their mobile app to choose automotive paint and painting supplies for your cars. It is your dependable and high-quality car’s cosmetic care assistance in Russia.

You can explore and search for the products on the store’s mobile app developed on PrestaShop. The KnowBand’s PrestaShop iOS App builder has a feature to send endless push notifications. Thus, customers will always get notified about the store’s activities like inventory, new product arrivals, etc.

The checkout process is easy with a simple registration and sign-up option. Explore the app features:

4.     Meniňki

Meniňki is a clothing app where you will find a collection for women, clothing for men, children, and household goods. The app’s home page is interactive and has good CTAs. It has a category page, sorting option, product filter, shopping cart, and other personalized features to deliver an amazing shopping experience.

The checkout page of the Meninki PrestaShop Mobile app supports all of the famous payment gateways and shipping methods. It has a simple sign-up form. The Mobile App allows social login with Facebook and Google. It also has features like fingerprint login and mobile number login.

Below are the App’s images:

5.     Gutmarkt

Gutmarkt is a professional shop for permanent makeup and tattoo artists. The app for Gutmarkt is developed using the PrestaShop Mobile App Builder module. It shows best sellers, new arrivals, and appealing banners on the home page.

On the other hand, you can search for the products in the category section. Every product of the store has a piece of descriptive information for better understanding. Its clear CTAs also influence the purchase decision of the customer.

A mobile app that gives a seamless shopping experience increases conversion rate, customer retention, and customer acquisition.

Features of PrestaShop iOS and Android Mobile App Builder Module:

Build a mobile app with PrestaShop Mobile App creator developed by Knowband. The plugin is highly customizable and does not require any coding.

  1. Create a native iOS/Android App for your website
  2. The data will be in real-time synchronization
  3. Customize the home page design and layout
  4. Allows Tablet and Mobile Optimization
  5. It supports all product types including digital products
  6. Integrate with WhatsApp and Zopim for Live Chat support
  7. Simplified checkout with social login, fingerprint login, and OTP sign up
  8. Send unlimited push notifications to customers
  9. Customers can track orders
  10. Compatible with Multi vendor Marketplace module and delivery boy app.

For Mobile App customization and to add any additional features, drop us an email at support@knowband.com. You can discuss your requirement with our experts and they will help you create a mobile app that matched your needs.

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5 Examples of How PrestaShop Mobile App Builder Uncovered Development Challenges- France eCommerce

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3 Robust Apps Created using KnowBand’s Mobile App Builder Plugin for Poland PrestaShop Stores

App building requires skilled app developers who know to test and deploy a mobile application. Every app has to be user-friendly and platform compatible with Android and iOS.As you may be aware, the demand for mobile apps has risen in recent years, and the industry has experienced unprecedented growth since the emergence of COVID 19. Many businesses are prioritizing bringing their online enterprises to mobile devices as a result of rising demand.

What if you get a solution that does not require finding an app developer? It isn’t a dream! An eCommerce Mobile App Builder Module helps digital commerce merchants creating their Android/iOS app without hiring any coder. For PrestaShop eCommerce, many clients worldwide have launched their mobile apps using KnowBand’s PrseatShop Mobile App Builder.

In this blog post, we will explain the features of Mobile App Builder that you must have noted for your app and the best Three examples of Poland PrestaShop Mobile App developed by Mobile App Builder Module.

Traits of PrestaShop App Builder- KnowBand Plugin

A sophisticated mobile app software for every online business! PrestaShop Mobile App Builder creates an app with practically all of the features that a company needs. This data-driven app gives customer satisfaction and improves the shopping experience of customers on mobile and tabs.

How to create an app with PrestaShop Android App builder?

It is a simple process. KnowBand’s team takes care of the initial app configuration with three months of free support after your purchase with lifetime validity. You can integrate your website with the app after purchasing it, and it will function in real-time sync.

Some Notable features of Prestashop app builder are:

  • Builds a native app that is mobile and tablet responsive
  • Supports a wide range of items, including digital ones
  • Compatible for multiple languages
  • Integrated with voice search, provides wishlist option, etc.
  • All applicable shipping methods and payment methods compatibility
  • Merchant can redesign and customize the home page
  • Multiple login options for seamless customer experience
  1. Google login
  2. Facebook signup
  3. OTP registration
  4. Fingerprint login
  • Link WhatsApp or Zopim for Live Chat support for customer service
  • Send unlimited Push Notifications to customers
  • Smooth 3 step checkout process in real-time synch

 3 Android Apps developed by Prestashop Mobile App Builder Plugin for Poland Stores

Let us explore the apps and their features:

1. Wieszakshop.pl – Premium Brands Outlet

With 1000+ downloads, Wieszakshop.pl is an online outlet of premium clothing brands. Wieszakshop.pl mobile app offers a large range of fashionable women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and shoes, as well as accessories, at up to 70% off standard retail prices in Poland and around the world.

For a fashion-focused mobile app, every UI and UX element from navigation tabs, home page design, shopping cart design, product description, layout, to the checkout page, is crucial. With the help of the PrestaShop App builder plugin, Wieszakshop.pl has launched an amazing shopping app for customers in Poland and internationally.

Have a look!

2. e-trucker.eu- PrestaShop eCommerce App

e-trucker.eu is another eCommerce workwear clothing app for Poland users. You will find a collection of exclusive truck styling products, clothes, accessories specially designed for truckers.

The app is feature-rich with a user-friendly interface.  Anyone can buy products from anywhere.

Have a look at this cool app created by the PrestaShop App builder module:

3. Comfort-Pur Kosmetyki Hotelowe- eCommerce App

Comfort-Pur Hotel Cosmetics is a platform that provides a range of cosmetics and accessories for your hotel. The software makes buying easy and safe. Shopping with the Comfort -Pur app is simple and enjoyable. You may quickly repeat your previous order or add new products and take the advantage of promotions.

Installing applications provides access to unique discounts only for app users. The mobile app always displays promotions, discounts, and specials on the home screen as the app provides features for updating the banners with drop and drag functionality.

It has all the features that I have listed in the App feature section. Have a look at this amazing app!

Custom eCommerce Development Solution by KnowBand

To create a personalized app, you can share your custom app features with our team, and with some additional cost, we will make an app that exactly matches your expectations. KnowBand has a collection of modules for creating an eCommerce website and for optimizing each and every element from the product page to the checkout page. You can also start a service-providing marketplace that can allow you to sell locally or globally.

Check out

Mobile App Portfolio developed by KnowBand

Mobile App Builder for Android and iOS

Must have modules for PrestaShop stores

10 Must-have Addons to Optimize Prestashop Product Pages

5 Examples of How PrestaShop Mobile App Builder Uncovered Development Challenges- France eCommerce

A mobile app becomes a success if it caters to the requirements of the shoppers and delivers an exclusive shopping experience. While thousands of apps get published every day, why do only a few get successful? There could be many reasons that make an app successful but above all the idea matters.

Once you come up with the striking idea, it’s time for the implementation. Create a website first and then a robust mobile app for giving an incredible shopping experience.

In this blog post, we have gathered the 5 best examples of France eCommerce Mobile Apps that have been created using KnowBand’s PrestaShop eCommerce Mobile App Builder. You can install them from the Google Play store to check out the features.

Challenges in building a mobile app

1.     Decide on the right App to develop

The very first challenge in launching an app is deciding what is right for your brand. The app should be innovative and engaging. You must comprehend and narrow down the fundamental criteria, such as the app’s aim, budget, and more!

2.     Development technology

Since you have a clear understanding of your niche and the app idea, you can focus on the development technology. The challenge here is choosing the right development technology. It can be hybrid, native, or cross-platform.

3.     Who will be the developer

This is most challenging when there are thousands of people providing their services. To develop a native app for an existing website, instead of going from scratch, you can use a ready-made Mobile App builder plugin from KnowBand.

4.     Customer Experience and feedback

A customer should not find any difficulty in operating the app and searching for the desired product. For this, navigation comes in the scenario. For the business app, keep the buttons viewable that a user can access with ease.

The PrestaShop Mobile App builder by KnowBand provides clear and bold navigation, CTAs, voice search, sort and filter options for the shoppers.

5.     Security

Mobile app developers confront a number of challenges when it comes to security. To overcome this, KnowBand PrestaShop Mobile App Builder provides live chat support. To solve any concerns you can also ask for a customized app, the developer team will deliver you an app matching your expectations.

Fab-5 PrestaShop Mobile Apps in Action- France eCommerce

For the starter, I must mention that the PrestaShop Mobile App Builder is an extremely easy-to-configure solution for launching a robust android and iOS app. It takes you 3 steps to install and configure. Finding a mobile app for your business that supports all the payment gateways for your country can be tedious but KnowBand’s Mobile App supports multiple payment and shipping methods that are popular in France.

Category: Lifestyle

1.     Ivoire Chaussures France eCommerce store

Ivoire Chaussures is a lifestyle app created on PrestaShop platform. It is a store for France users where you will find a variety of shoes for various occasions.

The mobile app is created using the PrestaShop Android Mobile App builder. The front end of the app looks engaging and has a captivating design. To find the products, customers can use voice search or explore in the category section.

CTAs for adding a product to the cart and checkout is very clear. Anyone in France can access the app and shop from the Ivoire store with ease.

Category: Health and Fitness

As said before, we are helping businesses creating mobile apps that cater to customer satisfaction and delivers incredible shopping experiences.

We have created some mobile apps for businesses dealing in health and fitness. Our Mobile App Builder helped these eCommerce companies of France in bringing their store to everyone’s pocket.

2.     Ivory Fitnex

Ivory Fitness is an eCommerce mobile app dedicated to bodybuilding and related products.

The app is in real-time synch with the website. All the offers running on the website are also applicable on the mobile app.

This PrestaShop Android app is developed using KnowBand’s Mobile App Builder Module.

From the landing page to the super checkout page, the user will find the app easy and accessible.

3.     Viva Medical

You now have instant access to the complete Viva Medical store with its app developed using KnowBand PrestaShop Mobile App Builder.

Both in terms of medical supply services and health care, Viva Medical is a must-have provider in the healthcare area. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a medical student, or a person, this app allows you to find “best sellers” of medical equipment that satisfy all of your demands.

Have a look at its features:

The app supports all the application payment and shipping methods of France.

Manage doorstep delivery with Delivery Boy App

Mobile App demand is increasing and with that the management of online delivery becomes tedious. To manage the delivery process with ease, explore KnowBand’s delivery boy app which is also compatible with the PrestaShop Mobile App Builder module.

Category: eCommerce Shopping

Shopping Apps developed using PrestaShop Mobile App Builder

4.     Inter Easy Shop

The Inter Easy Shop Mobile App has a collection of books, laptops, smartphones, connected objects, consoles, and video games, cosmetics, etc, to ensure shopping!

It has a personalized home page, custom login, payment and shipping options, a great checkout page with social login, fingerprint login, and mobile number sign-up. Additionally, it provides live chat support and many other exciting features for customers.

It offers simple and secure payment!

Customers can pay their payments by mobile money (Moov Money, Orange Money, Tmoney, MTN Mobile Money, others), by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, others), and by cryptocurrency (bitcoin, others).

5. Europhone.gp Gadget Shopping App

Europhone is a website delivering products in France. You will find a variety of electronic gadgets, mobile phones, tablets, etc. from multiple brands on one platform!

The mobile app has a great design that matches the theme of the store. The banners are attractive and can be changed from the backend of the application.

If there is a product that a customer likes and want to save, they allow their customers to add such products to the wishlist as well. The entire purchase process is simple from finding the product to placing the order

Shopping from the app gives a personalized shopping experience!

KnowBand’s Customized Development Services

With the mobile app purchase, you get 3 months of free support from the KnowBand at a 1-time payment. The PrestaShop Mobile App Builder is available for Android and iOS. You can also create a mobile app for your marketplace with the same module if you are using KnowBand’s Marketplace plugin.

For any custom features, you can share your query with our team at support@knowband.com. We will discuss, work on it and deliver the product matching your expectations.