The module has flexible settings to configure the module easily -

• Enable/disable the module as per the requirement.
• Set the desired heading for location model which will be visible to the customers.
• Define the radius and under which the sellers will be visible to the customer.
• Set the default location for customers.

In the marketplace hyperlocal system, the customer buys the product according to their location. Therefore, shipping plays the most important role. The sellers can -

• Add the multiple shipping rates.
• Shipping rate is defined on the basis of the distance between the seller and the customer's location and the weight range of the product.
• Shipping price can be added using a CSV file.
• Can even configure a default flat rate shipping for their products.

In the hyperlocal system, before buying products the customers check whether the products can be shipped to their location or not. Therefore, the sellers need to define their available locations.

• The sellers need to define their locations where they can ship and sell the products.
• The sellers can add multiple locations.
• The sellers can manage and remove their added locations.
• The admin can add the location on behalf of sellers.

Delivery time slots feature let the customers choose their own delivery day when they want to receive the orders. This will offer choice and convenience to the customers for the delivery of their orders -

• The sellers can configure the start and end time for the delivery time slots of each day of the week.
• The sellers can set the status of the slots as Open and Close as per the choice.
• Time slots will be visible on the product page to the customers.
• The customers can also view the shipping method and delivery time slots details in their order information.

On the front-end, the customers set their location and accordingly see the available products and sellers in their location -

• The customer can check seller's availability in their location.
• The customer can check the product's availability in their location.
• The customer can enter their location and buy products from the nearest seller's store.
• The customer can also change their location.

Dondolo Shop - Based out from Kampala, Uganda, Dondolo does online and offline selling to individuals, companies, NGOs, and local & foreign government agencies. It deals with mobiles, gadgets, computers, electronics, fashion, auto spares, and other categories.

Using Google Maps API, the hyperlocal system is working on the Dondolo web and mobile. This enables the Uganda customers to view nearby sellers and products as per the location set.

Moreover, from the mobile app, the customers can choose their location and view the products and sellers locally. A customer can even use the mobile device GPS to find its current location or find sellers/products using Google Maps. Read the complete success story.