Guides
Practical reading for Singapore social sellers — PayNow checkout, storefronts, and selling without DM chaos. New articles appear here as we publish them.
Last updated: August 2026
Getting started
- How to start selling online in Singapore — Business basics, PayNow, pickup and delivery, and when a PayNow storefront fits.
- How to Turn a WhatsApp or Instagram Selling Side Hustle Into a Real Online Store — Replace DM order-taking with a shareable storefront and automated PayNow checkout.
- How Much Does It Cost to Start an Online Store in Singapore? — Platform fees, payment fees, and a worked example across Shopify, HitPay, and LemonStand.
How it works
- What Is Dynamic PayNow QR Checkout? — Static vs dynamic PayNow QR — and why order-specific codes help reconciliation.
- What Is SGQR and How Is It Different From PayNow? — SGQR is the QR format; PayNow is one payment scheme that format can carry.
- How to Avoid PayNow Screenshot Scams When Selling Online in Singapore — How fake PayNow screenshots work and how sellers verify payment before shipping.
- Best WhatsApp Alternatives for Taking Small Business Orders in Singapore (2026) — Storefronts, WhatsApp-native tools, payment links, and forms — and when each fits.
Cost & comparisons
- Best Ecommerce Platforms for Small Businesses in Singapore (2026) — PayNow-native vs global: LemonStand, Shopify, EasyStore, HitPay, Wix, and WooCommerce compared.
- Best Shopify Alternatives in Singapore for Small and Home-Based Businesses (2026) — LemonStand, EasyStore, HitPay, and Wix: who each fits and when Shopify is still the better choice.
- Best Free Online Store Builders in Singapore (2026) — Lean options for Singapore sellers: LemonStand, Shopify, Wix, HitPay, Carousell.
- Carousell vs. Having Your Own Online Store: Which Is Right for You? — Marketplace discovery vs an owned storefront — and when to use both.
- Instagram Shop vs. a Dedicated Storefront: Which Do Singapore Sellers Actually Need? — What Instagram Shop covers in 2026 and where a dedicated PayNow store fits.
For your business type
- Best Way for Home Bakers and Home-Based F&B Sellers in Singapore to Sell Online — Regulatory basics, pre-order windows, and PayNow reconciliation for home bakers.
- Online Store Setup for Thrift & Preloved Fashion Resellers in Singapore — One-of-a-kind inventory, social selling, and a storefront for preloved fashion.
- How Hawkers and Home-Based F&B Sellers Can Take Orders Online Without an App — Direct online orders for hawkers and F&B without delivery-app commissions.