eCommerce
The eCommerce module gives you a complete online store — built into your BrandForge website. Manage products, process orders, handle customers, control inventory, run discounts, and customize your storefront — all in one place.
The eCommerce store is deeply integrated with the Website Builder. Your storefront, product pages, and checkout are part of your website — fully styled by your brand theme and colors.
Module Overview
eCommerce is organized into seven sections:
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Overview | Store dashboard with key metrics |
| Products | Add, edit, and organize your product catalog |
| Orders | View and manage incoming orders |
| Customers | Customer profiles and purchase history |
| Inventory | Track stock levels and set low-stock alerts |
| Discounts | Create coupon codes and sale pricing |
| Storefront | Customize your shop's layout and appearance |
Store Dashboard (Overview)
The Overview shows real-time store performance:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Products | Total products in your catalog |
| Orders | Total orders received |
| Revenue | Total gross revenue |
| Recent orders | Latest 5 orders with status |
| Top products | Best-selling items by revenue |
The Dashboard also shows a Store Live status widget linking directly to your storefront.
Setting Up Your Store
Before accepting orders, complete the following:
1. Connect a payment provider
Go to Settings → Account → Integrations and connect Stripe Payments. This is required to accept card payments on your store.
2. Add your products
Go to Products and add at least one product. Each product needs a name, description, price, and at least one image.
3. Configure your storefront
Go to Storefront to set your shop's layout, featured collections, and homepage.
4. Set shipping options
Configure shipping zones and rates in the store settings (accessible from Settings → Shop).
5. Publish your website
Make sure your website is published (see Managed Hosting). Your store goes live when your site is live.
Store URL
Your store is accessible at your domain under /shop by default (e.g. luminarycoffee.com/shop). This can be changed in Storefront settings.