While licensees are expected to build and maintain their own website and app, they are provided with a template, spelling out exactly what is required, and what is customizable. This allows the licensee the leeway to satisfy the needs of their specific industry, while ensuring certain features are standardized across all industries.
The primary function of the website and app are to enable remote devices to act as a remote interface for users, and as a back-up POS solution for the Industry Gift Voucher product.
Required Features for the multi-vendor website and integrated app
- User Accounts and Profiles
- User registration and login
- Vendor profile management
- Customer profile management
- Product Listings
- Product description, images, and videos
- Pricing and discount options
- Inventory management
- Shopping Cart and Checkout
- Add to cart functionality
- Secure checkout process
- Multiple payment options (credit card, PayPal, etc.)
- Order Management
- Order tracking for customers
- Order management dashboard for vendors
- Automated email notifications for order status updates
- Review and Rating System
- Customer reviews and ratings for products
- Moderation tools for vendors
- Search and Filtering
- Search bar with advanced filtering options
- Category and tag-based browsing
- Responsive Design
- Mobile-friendly layout
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Security
- SSL certificates for secure transactions
- Data encryption and protection measures
- Analytics and Reporting
- Contact forms or chat support
- Sales and performance reports for vendors
The IGV Website and App Template allows the licensee to customize the following features, to better serve their industry.
- Design and Branding
- Customizable themes and templates
- Logo and brand colors
- Custom fonts and layout options
- Product Types
- Custom product attributes (e.g., sizes for clothing, ingredients for food)
- Variable products and custom product bundles
- Shipping and Delivery
- Different shipping methods (e.g., standard, express)
- Local delivery options and pickup points
- Integration with shipping carriers
- Marketing Tools
- Customizable promotion and discount codes
- Email marketing integration
- Social media integration and sharing options
- Legal and Compliance
- Industry-specific legal disclaimers and terms of service
- Age verification for certain products (e.g., alcohol, cannabis)
- GDPR and other regional compliance options
- Additional Vendor Services
- Custom vendor services (e.g., installation services for electronics, grooming services for
pet products) - Appointment booking system for service-based businesses
- Custom vendor services (e.g., installation services for electronics, grooming services for
- Community and Social Features
- Forums or community boards
- User groups and follow options
- Social proof elements (e.g., user-generated content, influencer endorsements)
- Localization and Multilingual Support
- Multiple language options
- Currency conversion
- Regional content customization