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Show HN: I built Bazaari.io to make launching online stores simple and fast

65 points by alizaid 2y ago

alizaid 2y ago
Bazaari.io is the easiest way to create and launch online stores. It is currently free. I have also planned to add new pro features. :)
- wyldfire 2y ago
  Whoa - seems like you are headed directly for a C&D for your use of a logo that probably infringes on your competitor's marks. You might want to consider a new logo.
  - dankwizard 2y ago
    it's amazon right?
  - alizaid 2y ago
    I get that a lot, haha! Mine's a 'Smile'. Why Smile because Bazaari is all about saving sellers time and money - making everything effortless. it's all about making the process smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Amazon logo has an arrow, representing A to Z. like one corner to another.
    - CharlesW 2y ago
      It’s literally called the Amazon smile logo. https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-turner-duckworth-created-the-amazon-smile-logo/ https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-tu...
    - l33t7332273 2y ago
      Amazon’s is also a smile. I think your logo looks good, but the last thing a new business needs is the suits coming in and shutting them down
    - wyldfire 2y ago
      > Mine's a 'Smile' Yeah - so's theirs [1]. > I get that a lot, haha! Gee, then -- it's probably "confusingly similar" [2]? Not a good sign. Do yourself a favor and have a new one on deck, at least. [1] https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-turner-duckworth-created-the-amazon-smile-logo/ https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-tu... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confusing_similarity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confusing_similarity
      - alizaid 2y ago
        Thanks for sharing the links! I’ve actually got another logo in the works that doesn’t feature a smile, just in case. I appreciate the heads up definitely want to avoid any confusion or legal issues down the road. I’d rather not have Harvey and Mike knocking on my door to shut down my little creation.
    - pxtail 2y ago
      Don't worry too much about the logo - here is Polish grocery store which has online presence and physical shops on every corner in every city there https://www.zabka.pl/ https://www.zabka.pl/
  - animeshjain 2y ago
    I don't see how he's infringing on amazon's logo tbh. On cursory search I found that colgate and danone have the same smile stroke under their logo too.
    - wyldfire 2y ago
      Okay, but those companies wouldn't be infringing because their goods/services wouldn't be confusingly similar with one another nor Amazon. Check out 15 USC § 1114 for details (e.g., for a suit in the USA).
    - einsteinx2 2y ago
      The fact that you immediately knew they were referring to Amazon when they never mentioned it in their comment kind of says it all, no?
fraXis 2y ago
Looks great! When will order functionality be available? Will Stripe be used to process the credit cards? Did you build it all by yourself?
- alizaid 2y ago
  Thanks! Yes, I’m working solo on this. I’m planning to launch premium features soon next month, including order functionality, customization options, and full analytics. For payment processing, I’m considering Stripe/LemonSqueezy, but I'll confirm closer to launch.
  - dankwizard 2y ago
    So taking orders, the whole idea of an online shop, is one of the premium features coming? What's the point of the free plan?
    - alizaid 2y ago
      Yes, taking orders and the whole online shop experience are part of the premium features coming soon! This is just a beta launch I just wanted to get some feedback. For now, you can add affiliate products, which is a great way to start.
      - dankwizard 2y ago
        It's incredibly disingenous to say "free" with additional premium features and the ONE feature a user would expect from an online store builder is ... taking orders.
    - alizaid 2y ago
      You'll get a store with easy listing in the free plan, along with a custom action button. Just remember, this is a beta launch, so I’m looking for feedback as I continue to develop features... :)
Uptrenda 2y ago
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- alizaid 2y ago
  Haha Bro, I appreciate that! I’m aiming to simplify things even more than Shopify - making it super easy and effortless for anyone to set up and run their store without the extra hassle.
- singpolyma3 2y ago
  Someone needs to....
  - Uptrenda 2y ago
    I'm genuinely curious what the need is. I made the parent in jest but its also based on what looks like timing to me. Ecommerce is a very developed market. It's not like when the web first launched and no one else is doing it. People can sell easily on Amazon or ebay. Or start their own product sites with many different platforms. I am curious where OP sees themselves fitting into the current space. (I'm totally clueless about business though so dont take my comments too harshly. the website does look good.)
    - singpolyma3 2y ago
      Shopify is a brittle, inflexible, poorly performing, expensive pile of hacks. If it happens to serve your needs, that's fine, but now levels of competition in the space have made them super complacent
    - lm28469 2y ago
      > I'm genuinely curious what the need is The price is way too high for small shops or shops selling small goods. For example right now I have a redbubble store that makes about 30 a months, that's 100% passive and pays a few beers. With shopify I'd make 0 euros a month -30ct per sale -2.1% per sale (plus the whole discovery aspect of redbubble but that's another problem). I also sold a few prints of my pictures for 100-300$ a pop but averaged over the years that would also be a net loss with a shopify plan
uptownfunk 2y ago
Hahaha awesome go for it
- alizaid 2y ago
  Thanks :) I'm definitely going all in on this. I'm also adding more features to enhance the experience and make it even better for users. Excited for what's to come.
3np 2y ago
You may want to reconsider launching with the .io TLD at current moment. Its future existence, ownership, and management is currently uncertain.
- alizaid 2y ago
  Thanks :) I’m actually planning to move to a .com in the future, but it’s a bit pricey right now.
- maeil 2y ago
  There is too much potential money in it, especially for a country such as Mauritania, to bungle it.
  - alizaid 2y ago
    Absolutely, There's huge potential, especially in a market like Mauritania, Pakistan, US, India. I’m definitely focused on making sure everything is done right to maximize that opportunity
  - gbear605 2y ago
    It’s Mauritius, not Mauritania, that now contains the British Indian Ocean territories. That said, it’s probably not up to the country, but rather ICANN. And ICANN often makes unpragmatic decisions for idealistic reasons.
- fullstackchris 2y ago
  Not OP but maintainer of an .io site... So you're telling me even though I pay yearly ICANN fees they can just remove .io without any warning or alternative? Or whats the "real" issue here?
  - hcaz 2y ago
    Yes, they could (And it seems likely) discontinue the .io domain, first stopping new registrations then giving everyone a timeline to move off it (Hopefully 3-5 years). But if they want to pull the plug they have the authority to do so
vivzkestrel 2y ago
a sentence or two perhaps on how it stacks up to shopify and what shortcomings you found on shopify?
- mrbluecoat 2y ago
  Agreed, a comparison table or even a blog post would be helpful.
- alizaid 2y ago
  Thanks for the feedback guys. Okay, I have added this in my todo :)
fratimo66 2y ago
It looks promising! One thing to consider adding is integration with Meta Pixel and Google Ads, as these are crucial for any e-commerce platform.
- martin_a 2y ago
  > these are crucial for any e-commerce platform For sure not. I'm running a seven figure shop without any of that.
- lurn_mor 2y ago
  I love running ads against my own products, thereby shooting myself in the foot for the pennies when I could be earning dollars. /s
jemmyw 2y ago
Just a thought: I tried to sign up, I have been thinking about making a store for something. But it stopped me because I don't have a logo. That shouldn't be a requirement.
- 0xEF 2y ago
  This sounds stupid, but I work for a company that produces a few product ranges and sells them in different online settings. The product with branding do far, far better. Speaking also as a consumer, when I see a new product for sale that has no branding, I automatically assume it's being sold by a flash-in-the-pan drop shipper trying to make a buck off a product they did not manufacture, which tells me to avoid it. Since there are a variety of free tools out there to create a simple logo, I'd say at least put that effort in before considering selling. Branding is part of the process flow.
  - johnnycinco 2y ago
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  - jemmyw 2y ago
    I wasn't going to drop ship anything, I've been trying different store fronts with the idea of selling art prints. I don't have a logo for myself, and also I just wanted to try it out and see what it looked like.
  - DeltaCoast 2y ago
    It's possible the OP was just trying out different storefronts and either doesn't have finalized assets or doesn't want to pull them up to try it out. When publishing or going live I agree with you, but in my experience most sitebuilders/storefronts have a draft / unpublished version - in which case uploading logos/product images/favicons/etc - isn't necessary until going live.
brody_slade_ai 2y ago
Launching an online store can be a huge game-changer for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Love this idea! I'm also wondering what kind of integrations you offer for payment gateways, shipping providers, and other third-party services?
dustedcodes 2y ago
Your logo is almost a 1:1 replica of https://ao.com https://ao.com. Could be an honest mistake, but it's not a good look IMHO.
- oarsinsync 2y ago
  > Your logo is almost a 1:1 replica of https://ao.com https://ao.com. If this is true, then I think it's also true to say that the logo is almost a 1:1 replica of https://amazon.com https://amazon.com (I don't think either is true)
  - dustedcodes 2y ago
    There's a difference: https://imgur.com/a/pMDvKXZ https://imgur.com/a/pMDvKXZ
alizaid 2y ago
Hey Guys, Thanks for the feedback. I am working on new features of the Bazaari.io. And I am actively posting on Linkedin and Twitter about bazaari updates. Twitter: https://x.com/heyalizaid https://x.com/heyalizaid LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-zaid/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-zaid/
- alizaid 2y ago
  Feel free to DM me if you any question/feedback.

65 points by alizaid 2y ago

Bazaari.io is the easiest way to create and launch online stores. It is currently free. I have also planned to add new pro features. :)

wyldfire 2y ago
Whoa - seems like you are headed directly for a C&D for your use of a logo that probably infringes on your competitor's marks. You might want to consider a new logo.
- dankwizard 2y ago
  it's amazon right?
- alizaid 2y ago
  I get that a lot, haha! Mine's a 'Smile'. Why Smile because Bazaari is all about saving sellers time and money - making everything effortless. it's all about making the process smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Amazon logo has an arrow, representing A to Z. like one corner to another.
  - CharlesW 2y ago
    It’s literally called the Amazon smile logo. https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-turner-duckworth-created-the-amazon-smile-logo/ https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-tu...
  - l33t7332273 2y ago
    Amazon’s is also a smile. I think your logo looks good, but the last thing a new business needs is the suits coming in and shutting them down
  - wyldfire 2y ago
    > Mine's a 'Smile' Yeah - so's theirs [1]. > I get that a lot, haha! Gee, then -- it's probably "confusingly similar" [2]? Not a good sign. Do yourself a favor and have a new one on deck, at least. [1] https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-turner-duckworth-created-the-amazon-smile-logo/ https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/2024/January/04/how-tu... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confusing_similarity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confusing_similarity
    - alizaid 2y ago
      Thanks for sharing the links! I’ve actually got another logo in the works that doesn’t feature a smile, just in case. I appreciate the heads up definitely want to avoid any confusion or legal issues down the road. I’d rather not have Harvey and Mike knocking on my door to shut down my little creation.
  - pxtail 2y ago
    Don't worry too much about the logo - here is Polish grocery store which has online presence and physical shops on every corner in every city there https://www.zabka.pl/ https://www.zabka.pl/
- animeshjain 2y ago
  I don't see how he's infringing on amazon's logo tbh. On cursory search I found that colgate and danone have the same smile stroke under their logo too.
  - wyldfire 2y ago
    Okay, but those companies wouldn't be infringing because their goods/services wouldn't be confusingly similar with one another nor Amazon. Check out 15 USC § 1114 for details (e.g., for a suit in the USA).
  - einsteinx2 2y ago
    The fact that you immediately knew they were referring to Amazon when they never mentioned it in their comment kind of says it all, no?

fraXis 2y ago

Looks great! When will order functionality be available? Will Stripe be used to process the credit cards? Did you build it all by yourself?

alizaid 2y ago
Thanks! Yes, I’m working solo on this. I’m planning to launch premium features soon next month, including order functionality, customization options, and full analytics. For payment processing, I’m considering Stripe/LemonSqueezy, but I'll confirm closer to launch.
- dankwizard 2y ago
  So taking orders, the whole idea of an online shop, is one of the premium features coming? What's the point of the free plan?
  - alizaid 2y ago
    Yes, taking orders and the whole online shop experience are part of the premium features coming soon! This is just a beta launch I just wanted to get some feedback. For now, you can add affiliate products, which is a great way to start.
    - dankwizard 2y ago
      It's incredibly disingenous to say "free" with additional premium features and the ONE feature a user would expect from an online store builder is ... taking orders.
  - alizaid 2y ago
    You'll get a store with easy listing in the free plan, along with a custom action button. Just remember, this is a beta launch, so I’m looking for feedback as I continue to develop features... :)

Uptrenda 2y ago

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alizaid 2y ago
Haha Bro, I appreciate that! I’m aiming to simplify things even more than Shopify - making it super easy and effortless for anyone to set up and run their store without the extra hassle.
singpolyma3 2y ago
Someone needs to....
- Uptrenda 2y ago
  I'm genuinely curious what the need is. I made the parent in jest but its also based on what looks like timing to me. Ecommerce is a very developed market. It's not like when the web first launched and no one else is doing it. People can sell easily on Amazon or ebay. Or start their own product sites with many different platforms. I am curious where OP sees themselves fitting into the current space. (I'm totally clueless about business though so dont take my comments too harshly. the website does look good.)
  - singpolyma3 2y ago
    Shopify is a brittle, inflexible, poorly performing, expensive pile of hacks. If it happens to serve your needs, that's fine, but now levels of competition in the space have made them super complacent
  - lm28469 2y ago
    > I'm genuinely curious what the need is The price is way too high for small shops or shops selling small goods. For example right now I have a redbubble store that makes about 30 a months, that's 100% passive and pays a few beers. With shopify I'd make 0 euros a month -30ct per sale -2.1% per sale (plus the whole discovery aspect of redbubble but that's another problem). I also sold a few prints of my pictures for 100-300$ a pop but averaged over the years that would also be a net loss with a shopify plan

uptownfunk 2y ago

Hahaha awesome go for it

alizaid 2y ago
Thanks :) I'm definitely going all in on this. I'm also adding more features to enhance the experience and make it even better for users. Excited for what's to come.

3np 2y ago

You may want to reconsider launching with the .io TLD at current moment. Its future existence, ownership, and management is currently uncertain.

alizaid 2y ago
Thanks :) I’m actually planning to move to a .com in the future, but it’s a bit pricey right now.
maeil 2y ago
There is too much potential money in it, especially for a country such as Mauritania, to bungle it.
- alizaid 2y ago
  Absolutely, There's huge potential, especially in a market like Mauritania, Pakistan, US, India. I’m definitely focused on making sure everything is done right to maximize that opportunity
- gbear605 2y ago
  It’s Mauritius, not Mauritania, that now contains the British Indian Ocean territories. That said, it’s probably not up to the country, but rather ICANN. And ICANN often makes unpragmatic decisions for idealistic reasons.
fullstackchris 2y ago
Not OP but maintainer of an .io site... So you're telling me even though I pay yearly ICANN fees they can just remove .io without any warning or alternative? Or whats the "real" issue here?
- hcaz 2y ago
  Yes, they could (And it seems likely) discontinue the .io domain, first stopping new registrations then giving everyone a timeline to move off it (Hopefully 3-5 years). But if they want to pull the plug they have the authority to do so

vivzkestrel 2y ago

a sentence or two perhaps on how it stacks up to shopify and what shortcomings you found on shopify?

mrbluecoat 2y ago
Agreed, a comparison table or even a blog post would be helpful.
alizaid 2y ago
Thanks for the feedback guys. Okay, I have added this in my todo :)

fratimo66 2y ago

It looks promising! One thing to consider adding is integration with Meta Pixel and Google Ads, as these are crucial for any e-commerce platform.

martin_a 2y ago
> these are crucial for any e-commerce platform For sure not. I'm running a seven figure shop without any of that.
lurn_mor 2y ago
I love running ads against my own products, thereby shooting myself in the foot for the pennies when I could be earning dollars. /s

jemmyw 2y ago

Just a thought: I tried to sign up, I have been thinking about making a store for something. But it stopped me because I don't have a logo. That shouldn't be a requirement.

0xEF 2y ago
This sounds stupid, but I work for a company that produces a few product ranges and sells them in different online settings. The product with branding do far, far better. Speaking also as a consumer, when I see a new product for sale that has no branding, I automatically assume it's being sold by a flash-in-the-pan drop shipper trying to make a buck off a product they did not manufacture, which tells me to avoid it. Since there are a variety of free tools out there to create a simple logo, I'd say at least put that effort in before considering selling. Branding is part of the process flow.
- johnnycinco 2y ago
  [dead]
- jemmyw 2y ago
  I wasn't going to drop ship anything, I've been trying different store fronts with the idea of selling art prints. I don't have a logo for myself, and also I just wanted to try it out and see what it looked like.
- DeltaCoast 2y ago
  It's possible the OP was just trying out different storefronts and either doesn't have finalized assets or doesn't want to pull them up to try it out. When publishing or going live I agree with you, but in my experience most sitebuilders/storefronts have a draft / unpublished version - in which case uploading logos/product images/favicons/etc - isn't necessary until going live.

brody_slade_ai 2y ago

Launching an online store can be a huge game-changer for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Love this idea! I'm also wondering what kind of integrations you offer for payment gateways, shipping providers, and other third-party services?

dustedcodes 2y ago

Your logo is almost a 1:1 replica of https://ao.com https://ao.com. Could be an honest mistake, but it's not a good look IMHO.

oarsinsync 2y ago
> Your logo is almost a 1:1 replica of https://ao.com https://ao.com. If this is true, then I think it's also true to say that the logo is almost a 1:1 replica of https://amazon.com https://amazon.com (I don't think either is true)
- dustedcodes 2y ago
  There's a difference: https://imgur.com/a/pMDvKXZ https://imgur.com/a/pMDvKXZ

alizaid 2y ago

Hey Guys, Thanks for the feedback. I am working on new features of the Bazaari.io. And I am actively posting on Linkedin and Twitter about bazaari updates. Twitter: https://x.com/heyalizaid https://x.com/heyalizaid LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-zaid/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-zaid/

alizaid 2y ago
Feel free to DM me if you any question/feedback.