Kidli.fi online store platform, Kuopio

The technical implementation of Kidli.fi covers the features needed to buy and sell used products. A traditional B2C e-commerce store, C2B purchasing of used items from consumers and a C2C marketplace. Key features for each area are listed below.

B2C features:

• Simple product management that is quick to use

• Support for clothing bundles (multiple brands & categories per product)

• All basic e-commerce functionality (payments, delivery methods, product search, filters, etc.)

C2B features:

• Consumer creates a shipment via a form and receives a Posti Helposti code

• Shipment tracking and handling process, automatic emails to the consumer

• Consumer can accept or reject the offer given for the items

• Support for automatic gift cards

C2C features:

• Strong authentication (Telia Sign integration)

• Stripe Connect integration with an optimised onboarding process (money flows between consumers, commission to the platform)

• Easy-to-use and clear product management

• Seller profiles

• Order management: seller receives a Helposti code, delivery status tracking, order acceptance/complaint and release of funds

• Consumer-to-consumer messaging related to orders

Additionally, the platform includes, among other things, newsletter tools, light reporting and many sales-promoting features. There are also comprehensive plans for further development and the platform’s technical implementer is available for maintenance and continued development. The technical implementation is based on a WordPress / WooCommerce platform, which enables relatively inexpensive further development.

Many features have been implemented particularly with children’s clothing and accessories in mind, but the platform can be adapted or extended for trading other types of products as well.