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Frequently asked questions
Everything merchants ask us about opening and running an online store on HalaOrders.
Getting started
How quickly can I launch my online store?
Most merchants are live within minutes. Create your account, add your logo and products, and share your store link. Our team is available if you want help with the setup.
Do I need technical or design skills?
No. HalaOrders is built for merchants, not developers. Products, banners, orders and payments are all managed from a simple dashboard in Arabic or English.
What do I need to open a store?
Your name, email, phone number and a store name. After that, add your logo and product photos and your store is ready to share.
I only sell on Instagram and WhatsApp today. Is HalaOrders for me?
Yes - that is where most of our merchants start. Put your store link in your bio and send followers to a page that shows prices, sizes and stock and takes the order for you.
Payments
Which payment methods can my customers use?
Cards and mobile wallets through integrated payment gateways such as Paymob, plus cash on delivery, InstaPay, Vodafone Cash and bank transfer.
Can I accept cash on delivery only?
Yes. You choose which payment methods your store offers - cash on delivery alone, or together with online payments and transfers.
Can I ask customers for a deposit before shipping?
Yes. You can require a deposit per product - the delivery fee, a percentage of the price or a fixed amount - which helps reduce fake orders.
Shipping & delivery
Do you integrate with shipping companies?
Yes. Work with integrated shipping partners to manage and track shipments directly from your dashboard.
Can I set a different delivery fee for each city?
Yes. Set a delivery price for every governorate and city, and it is added automatically at checkout.
Can I offer free delivery?
Yes. You can make delivery free or set a fixed delivery price on specific products.
Domain, Google & marketing
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes. Connect any domain you own (like yourbrand.com) and it is secured with a free SSL certificate. You also get a free store address on HalaOrders from day one.
Will my store appear on Google?
Your store is built to be indexed: clean URLs, a sitemap, product structured data and a Google Merchant Center feed for Google Shopping. Rankings then depend on your products and content.
Can I add the Facebook or TikTok pixel?
Yes. Add Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Google Analytics or any other tracking script from your dashboard without writing code.
Can I sell in both Arabic and English?
Yes. Your storefront supports Arabic and English with a full right-to-left layout, so you can serve every customer in their language.
Plans & billing
What is the difference between fixed plans and per-order pricing?
Fixed plans have one predictable price for a set period and are the best value once you sell regularly. Per-order pricing has no monthly fee - you only pay a small fee on each order you receive. The calculator on the pricing page compares both.
Are there setup fees or hidden costs?
No. You only pay for your plan. Payment gateways and shipping companies charge their own fees directly.
Can I change my plan later?
Of course. You can switch plans from your dashboard as your business grows, and the change applies at the end of your current billing period.
Running your store
Can my team work on the store with me?
Yes. Invite team members and give each one a role with exactly the permissions they need.
How will I know when a new order arrives?
New orders appear instantly in your dashboard, and you can also receive new order alerts, payment confirmations and a daily report on Telegram.
Can I export my orders?
Yes. Export your orders to Excel at any time and print an invoice for any order in one click.
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