A Complete Guide To OpenCart Mobile App Development
By seeing the drastic change and development in the eCommerce, domain, many e-commerce businesses have opted for mobile apps. Now customers are aware of the new technological changes and want to utilize more features it. Another reason behind that is eCommerce apps are easier to handle than eCommerce websites. And customers always look for an easy and seamless shopping experience.
The Mobile App for OpenCart is the pre-configured native mobile app development solution that will help you to convert your eCommerce Store into a mobile app. All the global, small-sized, and eCommerce business owners can now develop eCommerce apps for their online websites. The main reason to go for OpenCart Mobile App Creator is that it is a zero-code solution.
Knowband is one of the top brands, known for its eCommerce plugin and mobile apps. The store admin need not put the effort into any coding or programming to develop & manage the shopping app.
Module link –
https://www.knowband.com/opencart-mobile-app-builder
Steps To Launch OpenCart eCommerce Mobile App-
In order to convert the eCommerce website into a mobile app, the store admin needs to follow these 3 steps:
A) Purchase Extension:
The store admin has to purchase the OpenCart Mobile App Builder module & install the extension on the eCommerce website.
B) Fill Pre-requisite Form:
The store admin can fill the pre-requisite form & send details to develop the Android and iOS app.
C) Review Final App & Publish:
After the OpenCart Mobile App Maker is created, The store admin can review it and tell if any changes need to be performed. After that, he can publish the eCommerce app on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Features of Mobile App for OpenCart-
Although there are many features of OpenCart Android & iOS Mobile App Builder. But in this article, we try to focus on all of them.
1. Brand Promotions-
It is very difficult to establish a good brand image in the customer’s mind. To do that the store admin needs to follow the proper advertising techniques. The OpenCart Android App Builder allows the store admin to follow the proper advertising techniques by launching the mobile app under its brand name, app logo, icon, image splash screen, etc.
Most of the time it is quite difficult to do modifications to the shopping apps. The OpenCart iOS App also consists of easy customization options such as banners, images, sliders, etc. All the changes can be done through a module backend and according to the festivals, occasions, seasons, and other requirements. The store admin can even include the multiple layouts and configure the same whenever required. The changes can be performed even after the Android and iOS app is live.
2. Home Screen Layout-
This option in OpenCart Mobile App Maker allows the store admin to design or craft the home screen layout on the mobile app. The eCommerce app includes all the options such as new arrival, recently viewed, most viewed, etc. If any changes are made in the admin panel, it will get reflected in the front end as well.
3. Attractive Choices Of Colors And Fonts -
To change the look and the feel of the Android and iOS app, it is important for the store admin to come up with some enticing choices of colors and fonts. The store admin can select the intuitive colors and fonts even if the OpenCart Mobile App is live.
4. User Login-
The OpenCart Mobile App consists of user identification features that allow the customers to get into the mobile app with a single tap. The store admin can enable options like Google & Facebook and email id sign up or login option. The fingerprint and phone number (OTP) option can also be included for easier login.
5. Multiple product support–
The OpenCart Mobile App Maker supports multiple product types i.e. grouped, bundles, single, etc. The product type depends on the eCommerce website. There is also an option for voice search in the Android app.
6. Multiple Language support-
There are many languages on the eCommerce website and it is very much difficult to include all of them on the mobile app. The OpenCart Mobile App Creator supports all the language available in the eCommerce website including RTL. This module also supports all the currencies of the website.
7. Multiple Payment And Shipping Support-
The users do not want to provide their personal information to any third-party app. The OpenCart Android & iOS Mobile App Builder supports all the payment and shipping options available on the website. This Option allows the user to perform the checkout process with ease in the eCommerce app.
8. Single Page Checkout-
The OpenCart Android & iOS Mobile App Builder allows the users to perform the transaction with ease. The user can do it within just a one-step with the help of a simple checkout process. This option only allows the users to fill up the necessary information and process the purchase.
9. Automatic Inventory Update-
The management of two databases is very difficult and requires a lot of manual intervention. The OpenCart Android App Maker makes sure that all the inventory data of the website is synchronized with the shopping app. All the data, product inventory, transactions, status, etc of the eCommerce website will get synchronized and updated in the eCommerce app even if it was live.
10. Push Notifications-
The Push Notifications option in the OpenCart Android App Builder is a very much useful feature for eCommerce marketing. The push notifications allow the customers to get aware of the latest discounts, offers, updates of the eCommerce store. The store admin can send manual and automatic notifications to the customers. The store admin can also schedule the notification for order creation, status update, abandoned cart, etc.
11. Offline Mode Working -
The OpenCart Mobile App consists allow the user to use the eCommerce app in slow internet connectivity. Whenever the customers are facing any kind of internet connection error then the Shopping app automatically shows the previously loaded screen. The offline mode allows the users to perform all the required operations such as adding products to the cart.
12. Customer Service-
The OpenCart eCommerce Mobile App allows the mobile app users to connect with the store admin 24*7. The customer service feature includes Zopim and Whatsapp chat features that allow the customer to get their queries to resolve in no time from the Android and iOS apps.
13. Coupons and Discounts-
In order to maintain the potential customers, the store admin need provide them coupon and discount on a timely basis. The user just has to enter the offer and discount codes in OpenCart Mobile App Builder to avail of the benefits in the eCommerce app.
Conclusion-
This article consists of a complete guide about OpenCart Mobile App Maker. We have mentioned the steps to integrate it into your eCommerce website along with some amazing features to be considered. You can also send us an email at support@knowband.com