Introduction to Online Store
Learn about Sarah's online store functionality and how it can help you sell online.
Last updated: 2025-01-26
Sarah's online store allows you to sell your products online with an integrated solution that connects directly with your inventory, point of sale, and billing system.
What is the Online Store?
It's a complete web store that you can customize and that's integrated with all Sarah modules. Your customers can:
- View your products with photos and descriptions
- Add products to cart
- Place orders online
- Pay with MercadoPago
- Choose between home delivery or store pickup
Main Features
Complete Integration
The online store is fully integrated with:
- Inventory: Products and stock sync automatically
- POS: Online sales appear in your management system
- Billing: You can invoice online orders just like counter sales
- Customers: Online customers are automatically created in your contact database
Customization
You can customize:
- Visual theme: Choose from predefined themes or customize colors
- Logo and header: Upload your logo and header image
- Company information: Description, contact, features
- Price configuration: Show or hide prices, use price lists
Product Management
- Automatic sync: Enabled products appear in the store
- Categories: Organize products by categories
- Search: Customers can search products by name or SKU
- Filters: Filter by category and price list
Cart and Checkout
- Persistent cart: Products are saved while customer browses
- Multiple payment methods: MercadoPago (QR, payment link)
- Shipping options: Home delivery or store pickup
- Shipping calculation: Integration with shipping services (Correo Argentino)
Order Management
- Order status: Track pending, processed, completed orders
- Notifications: System notifies you of new orders
- History: All online sales are recorded in your system
Your Store URL
Your store has a unique URL based on your company slug:
Format: https://[company-slug].sarah.ar
Or if you configured a custom domain:
Format: https://[your-domain.com]
Requirements
To use the online store you need:
- ✅ An active Sarah account
- ✅ Enabled products in your inventory
- ✅ At least one cash register with MercadoPago connected (for online payments)
- ✅ Basic store configuration (name, logo, etc.)
Use Cases
Physical + Online Commerce
Sell both in-store and online with the same inventory and system.
Online Only
If you only sell online, the store is your main point of sale.
Channel Expansion
Add online sales without needing additional systems.
Benefits
- ✅ No additional costs: Included in your Sarah plan
- ✅ Native integration: Everything connected in one system
- ✅ Easy to use: You don't need advanced technical knowledge
- ✅ Customizable: Adapt the store to your brand
- ✅ SEO optimized: Better visibility in search engines
- ✅ Responsive: Works on mobile, tablets, and desktop
Limitations
- The store uses the same inventory as POS (no separate stock)
- Available themes are limited (though customizable)
- Doesn't include advanced ecommerce features like coupons or affiliate programs
Next Steps
- Store Setup - Configure your store step by step
- Themes and Customization - Customize appearance
- Product Management in Store - Learn to manage products
- Checkout and Online Payments - Configure payments
- Online Order Management - Manage orders