Mobile e-commerce app

Specifications - "Loumo" Application

📌 Project: Development of an e-commerce application similar to Alibaba, for Guinea and Sierra Leone.

1️⃣ Presentation of the project

1.1. Context and objectives

Loumo is an e-commerce platform that allows sellers in Guinea and Sierra Leone to offer their products online and buyers to easily order them. The goal is to create a digital market where companies and individuals can buy and sell safely.

1.2. Target audience

•     Buyers: Individuals and companies looking for various products (electronics, clothing, food, etc.).

•     Sellers: Wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers wishing to reach a large audience.

2️⃣ Main features

2.1. User registration and management

✅ Registration via email, phone number or social networks.

✅ Differentiation of "Seller" and "Seller" accounts.

✅ User dashboard (profile, orders, announcements, notifications).

2.2. Product catalog

✅ Addition and management of products by sellers (title, description, price, stock, images).

✅ Categorization of products (electronics, fashion, home, etc.).

✅ Advanced filtering and search system.

2.3. Order management

✅ Shopping cart and order validation.

✅ Different order statuses: Pending, Shipped, Delivered.

✅ Real-time delivery tracking system.

2.4. Payment system

✅ Mobile Money (Orange Money, MTN, Moov).

✅ Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard).

✅ Payment on delivery (option can be activated by sellers).

2.5. Delivery & Logistics

✅ Choice of delivery method: Standard, Express, Pickup.

✅ Integration with local delivery services.

✅ Delivery tracking from the application.

2.6. Safety and reliability

✅ Verification of sellers before activation.

✅ Buyer reviews and ratings on products and sellers.

✅ Customer service and support (online chat, email, phone).

2.7. Marketing and loyalty

✅ Promo codes and discounts.

✅ Push notifications for promotions and order updates.

✅ Affiliate program to encourage users to recommend Loumo.

3️⃣ Technologies and tools

3.1. No-Code Development

•     FlutterFlow for mobile application development.

•     Firebase for database, authentication and notifications.

•     Stripe / CinetPay for payment management.

3.2. Accommodation & Infrastructure

•     Google Cloud / AWS for hosting files and databases.

•     Geolocation API for order tracking.

4️⃣ Economic model

✅ Commission on each sale (ex. 5-10%).

✅ Premium subscription fees for sellers (product highlighting).

✅ Targeted advertising on the platform.

5️⃣ Deployment and maintenance

✅ Launch in Guinea and Sierra Leone with a first group of sellers.

✅ Android and iOS version.

✅ Implementation of 24/7 customer service.

✅ Continuous improvement based on user feedback.