Questions shop owners ask
About Vechilo for local businesses in India
Clear answers for shop owners, customers, and search engines about how Vechilo works.
- What is Vechilo?
- Vechilo is a free platform for local shop owners in India to create a mobile business page with products, business hours, address, and a WhatsApp inquiry button. Customers browse one shareable link and message the shop on WhatsApp.
- Who is Vechilo for?
- Vechilo is built for local businesses in India such as retail shops, restaurants, salons, home services, and small brands that sell through WhatsApp groups and need a proper catalog instead of sending product photos one by one.
- Is Vechilo free for local businesses?
- Yes. Shop owners can create a local business page on Vechilo for free. You get a custom link, product listings, hours, contact details, and WhatsApp inquiries without coding or a separate website builder.
- How do WhatsApp inquiries work on Vechilo?
- Customers open your Vechilo page, browse products or posts, tap Inquire, enter their name and mobile number, and continue to WhatsApp with a pre-filled message. You receive the chat on your business WhatsApp number.
- Does Vechilo support Hindi and Gujarati?
- Yes. Vechilo supports English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Shop owners can use the dashboard in one language and show their public customer page in another, including labels and WhatsApp inquiry text.
- Do I need a separate website if I use Vechilo?
- No. Vechilo replaces a basic shop website for most local sellers. Your page is mobile-first, loads fast on phones, and focuses on what Indian buyers ask for: products, prices, hours, location, and WhatsApp contact.
- Can customers find my shop on Vechilo Explore?
- When you publish your page, it can appear in Vechilo Explore, a directory of local businesses in India searchable by name, category, and location text.
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