🚀 Overview

Purpose: Deliver a complete eCommerce ecosystem, allowing businesses to sell online, manage POS sales, handle WhatsApp orders, and maintain inventory efficiently.

Real-world use: Retailers, multi-vendor marketplaces, and small-to-medium businesses can streamline sales, manage stock, and offer seamless customer experiences across web and mobile platforms.

Target users: Retailers, marketplace operators, developers, and agencies seeking a GPL-ready PWA eCommerce CMS with POS and WhatsApp ordering capabilities.

✨ Key Features

• PWA Support: Mobile-first responsive design with offline capabilities for web and mobile.
• POS Integration: Complete point-of-sale system for physical stores with real-time stock updates.
• WhatsApp Ordering: Customers can place orders directly via WhatsApp with automated notifications.
• Inventory Management: Track stock levels, product variants, and supplier management.
• Multi-Vendor Support: Enable multiple sellers to manage their products and orders independently.
• Order Management: Handle orders, returns, cancellations, and delivery status updates efficiently.
• Payment Gateways: Integration with multiple payment methods including online wallets, cards, and cash on delivery.
• Analytics & Reports: Sales, revenue, stock levels, and vendor performance dashboards.
• Notifications: Email, SMS, and in-app notifications for orders, payments, and stock alerts.
• Customizable UI: Themes, layouts, and branding options for PWA, web, and POS interface.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 8.x with Laravel Framework
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, Vue.js
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: WhatsApp API, payment gateways, notifications
• PWA Features: Service workers, offline caching, push notifications

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, openssl, json, pdo, fileinfo; SSL recommended; 2GB+ RAM suggested for production deployment.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload Shopperzz backend files to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import shopperzz.sql.
3. Update .env with database credentials, WhatsApp API keys, payment gateway details, and SMTP settings.
4. Run composer install to install backend dependencies.
5. Set folder permissions for /storage and /bootstrap/cache.
6. Configure the PWA settings, POS devices, and multi-vendor accounts via the admin panel.
7. Test WhatsApp ordering and inventory synchronization before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• PHP/Laravel backend source code (GPL licensed)
• Responsive PWA eCommerce frontend
• POS management module
• WhatsApp ordering integration
• Inventory and multi-vendor management modules
• Database schema & sample data
• Installation and configuration guide

📱 Supported Platforms

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (XAMPP/WAMP)

Client Access: Desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers; PWA offline mode supported; POS compatible with Windows and Android devices.

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Suitable for retail, multi-vendor marketplaces, and SaaS eCommerce deployments.
• Ensure compliance with payment, data privacy, and WhatsApp Business API regulations.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Adjust PWA UI, POS workflows, or WhatsApp order templates in app/Controllers and resources/views.
• Extend analytics dashboards, reporting modules, or multi-vendor capabilities.
• Integrate additional payment gateways, shipping providers, or SaaS features as required.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Clean URLs, responsive PWA design, and modular architecture enable effective SaaS deployment and discoverability.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original Shopperzz – PWA eCommerce CMS developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View Shopperzz on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for complying with local payment, data privacy, and WhatsApp API regulations.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world eCommerce operations, multi-vendor marketplaces, and POS-enabled retail businesses.

Expertise: Built with Laravel and PHP for scalable, maintainable, and secure eCommerce solutions with PWA and SaaS-ready architecture.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing guarantees legal redistribution; detailed installation and operational guidance emphasizes compliance, security, and best practices.