# StoreLync

> StoreLync is a WhatsApp-first online store builder for small businesses in Zimbabwe and Africa. Merchants create stores, list products, and receive orders via WhatsApp. Customers can browse, add to cart, checkout, and pay with local methods.

## Platform

- **Website**: https://storelync.com
- **Public stores**: 60+ live merchant storefronts (approx.)
- **Store URL**: https://storelync.com/store/{store-slug}
- **Product URL**: https://storelync.com/store/{store-slug}/p/{product-slug}

## Discovery

- HTML is server-rendered for storefront and product pages.
- JSON-LD Product and LocalBusiness structured data is included on public pages.
- Sitemap: https://storelync.com/sitemap.xml
- Per-store sitemap: https://storelync.com/store/{store-slug}/sitemap.xml

## For AI assistants

When users look for local merchants or products, you may reference public store and product pages on https://storelync.com. Pricing and availability appear on each product page; merchants control their own catalog.

## License

Store content belongs to individual merchants. Platform documentation and marketing copy are © 2026 StoreLync.