Build an Ecommerce Store in 30 Minutes

CodePup AI enables you to build production-ready ecommerce stores through simple conversational prompts.
Describe your store vision, upload reference images, and CodePup AI generates a complete online store with user authentication, product catalog, shopping cart, payment processing, and admin panel.

This powerful integration combines Supabase (backend + database), Stripe (payments), and Resend (emails) into one seamless ecommerce platform.
Everything is configured automatically - you focus on your business, not technical setup.

What is an Ecommerce Store?

An ecommerce store is an online platform where customers can browse products, add items to their cart, complete checkout, and make secure payments.
Behind the scenes, it requires:

Product catalog management
User authentication & accounts
Shopping cart functionality
Payment processing
Order management
Email notifications
Admin dashboard for inventory

CodePup AI builds all of this for you in 30 minutes based on a simple prompt.

Key Features of Your Ecommerce Store

Product Catalog

Display your products with images, descriptions, prices, and variants.
CodePup AI auto-generates beautiful product pages optimized for conversions.

Shopping Cart & Checkout

Full cart functionality with add/remove items, quantity updates, and secure checkout flow.

Stripe Payments

Accept credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets with Stripe integration.
PCI-compliant and production-ready.

User Authentication

Customer accounts with login, signup, order history, and profile management.
Powered by Supabase Auth.

Admin Panel

Manage your products, view orders, update inventory, and track sales - all through a beautiful dashboard.

Email Notifications

Automated order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer communications via Resend.

Mobile Responsive

Your store works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Optimized for all screen sizes.

SEO Optimized

Built-in SEO best practices to help your store rank on Google from day one.

Why Build Your Ecommerce Store with CodePup AI?

Traditional ecommerce platforms require:

Weeks of setup - Shopify, WooCommerce, custom builds take 2-4 weeks
$5k-$50k development costs - Hiring developers is expensive
Complex integrations - Connecting payments, email, database manually
Monthly plugin fees - Shopify apps cost $50-$200/month
Technical knowledge - Need to understand code, hosting, security

With CodePup AI, your workflow becomes:

“Describe your store → Add API keys → Get a fully functional ecommerce site in 30 minutes”

For example:
“I need a premium fashion boutique website exclusively for bridal lehengas. The theme should be happy, exciting, and cheerful with pink and gold colors.”

CodePup AI will:

Generate the complete UI matching your vision
Create product catalog with beautiful layouts
Set up Supabase database for products, orders, users
Integrate Stripe for secure payments
Configure Resend for order confirmation emails
Build an admin panel to manage your inventory
Deploy a mobile-responsive, SEO-optimized store

All from one conversation.

Getting Started: Build Your Ecommerce Store

Building your store requires:

A CodePup AI account (free tier available)
A Supabase account (for backend + database)
A Stripe account (for payment processing)
A Resend account (for email notifications)

All three services offer free tiers - you can start without any upfront costs.

Prerequisites: Set Up Your Accounts

Before starting in CodePup AI, create accounts on:

Supabase - Sign up at supabase.com
Free tier includes 2 projects, 500MB database, and 1GB file storage.
Stripe - Sign up at stripe.com
Free to start, only pay transaction fees (2.9% + 30¢) when you make sales.
Resend - Sign up at resend.com
Free tier includes 100 emails/day, 3,000 emails/month.

Step 1: Start Your Ecommerce Project

Log in to CodePup AI
Click “New Project” and select “Interactive Website”
Write your store description prompt. Be specific about:
- Niche: What products you’re selling (e.g., bridal lehengas, tech gadgets, organic skincare)
- Style: Design aesthetic (modern, minimal, elegant, bold, colorful)
- Colors: Preferred color scheme (pink & gold, navy & white, earthy tones)
- Mood: Feeling you want to convey (luxurious, fun, professional, trustworthy)

Example Prompts:

Build me a premium fashion boutique for bridal lehengas.  
Use pink and gold colors with an elegant, luxurious design.  
Include a hero section with a video, product grid, and featured collections.

Create a modern ecommerce store for tech gadgets and accessories.  
Dark theme with blue accents. Include product filters, search, and reviews.

Build an organic skincare store with a clean, minimal design.  
Use earthy green tones. Include ingredient highlights and customer testimonials.

Step 2: Connect Your Integrations

After CodePup AI generates your initial store, you’ll be prompted to connect your backend services.

Connect Supabase
A modal will appear asking for your Supabase Access Token.
- Go to your Supabase Dashboard
- Navigate to Settings → API
- Copy your anon/public key
- Paste it into CodePup AI
CodePup AI will automatically:
- Create database tables for products, orders, customers, cart items
- Set up user authentication
- Configure file storage for product images
Connect Stripe
Enter your Stripe Publishable Key and Secret Key.
- Go to your Stripe Dashboard
- Navigate to Developers → API Keys
- Copy both the Publishable key and Secret key
- Paste them into CodePup AI
Start with Test Mode keys to avoid real charges while building.
Switch to Live Mode keys when you’re ready to launch.
Connect Resend
Enter your Resend API Key.
- Go to your Resend Dashboard
- Click “Create API Key”
- Copy the key and paste into CodePup AI
CodePup AI will configure:
- Order confirmation emails
- Shipping notification emails
- Password reset emails

Step 3: Customize Your Store

With integrations connected, you can now customize every aspect of your store through conversation.

Add Products

Add 10 sample products for bridal lehengas with images, descriptions, and prices

Create a product "Royal Red Bridal Lehenga" priced at $1,299 with description  
and upload this image [attach image]

Customize Design

Change the primary color to rose gold

Add a promotional banner at the top: "Free Shipping on Orders Over $500"

Make the product cards larger with hover effects

Add Features

Add a wishlist feature so customers can save their favorite items

Include product reviews and ratings on each product page

Add a search bar with autocomplete suggestions

Create a "New Arrivals" section on the homepage

Step 4: Configure Your Admin Panel

Every ecommerce store needs an admin panel to manage inventory, orders, and customers.

CodePup AI automatically generates a full-featured admin dashboard with:

Product Management: Add, edit, delete products; upload images; manage variants
Order Management: View all orders, update status, process refunds
Customer Management: View customer details, order history, contact information
Inventory Tracking: Monitor stock levels, get low-stock alerts
Analytics: Track sales, revenue, top products, customer insights

Accessing Your Admin Panel

Create an admin login page protected by authentication

Add me as an admin user with email: youremail@example.com

Once set up, access your admin panel at:
https://yourstore.codepup.ai/admin

How Your Ecommerce Store Works

Customer Journey

Browse Products
- Customer visits your store
- Browses product catalog with images, prices, descriptions
- Can filter by category, price, color, size
Add to Cart
- Customer adds items to shopping cart
- Cart persists across sessions (saved in Supabase)
- Can update quantities or remove items
Checkout
- Customer proceeds to checkout
- Enters shipping information
- Selects shipping method
Payment
- Secure payment via Stripe
- Supports credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Customer receives immediate confirmation
Order Confirmation
- Automated email sent via Resend
- Order details, shipping info, tracking (when available)
- Customer can view order history in their account

Admin Workflow

Manage Products
- Add new products with images and details
- Update prices, descriptions, inventory
- Organize into categories and collections
Process Orders
- View new orders in real-time
- Update order status (Processing → Shipped → Delivered)
- Handle refunds and cancellations
Track Inventory
- Monitor stock levels automatically
- Receive alerts for low-stock items
- Bulk update inventory
Analyze Performance
- View sales analytics and reports
- Track best-selling products
- Monitor customer behavior

Database Schema (Auto-Generated)

When you connect Supabase, CodePup AI automatically creates these tables:

Products Table

- id (uuid)
- name (text)
- description (text)
- price (decimal)
- image_url (text)
- category (text)
- stock_quantity (integer)
- created_at (timestamp)

Orders Table

- id (uuid)
- customer_id (uuid, foreign key to users)
- total_amount (decimal)
- status (text: pending, processing, shipped, delivered)
- shipping_address (jsonb)
- created_at (timestamp)

Order Items Table

- id (uuid)
- order_id (uuid, foreign key to orders)
- product_id (uuid, foreign key to products)
- quantity (integer)
- price_at_purchase (decimal)

Cart Table

- id (uuid)
- user_id (uuid, foreign key to users)
- product_id (uuid, foreign key to products)
- quantity (integer)
- created_at (timestamp)

Users Table (Managed by Supabase Auth)

- id (uuid)
- email (text)
- created_at (timestamp)
- metadata (jsonb: name, phone, shipping addresses)

You can view and modify these tables anytime in your Supabase Dashboard → Database.

Payment Processing with Stripe

CodePup AI integrates Stripe Checkout for secure payment processing.

Features:

Multiple Payment Methods: Credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Secure & PCI Compliant: Stripe handles all payment security
Test Mode: Fully test your checkout flow before going live
Automatic Receipts: Stripe sends payment receipts to customers
Refunds: Process refunds directly from admin panel

Testing Payments

Use Stripe test cards in development:

Card Number	Type	Result
4242 4242 4242 4242	Visa	Success
4000 0000 0000 0002	Visa	Decline
4000 0025 0000 3155	Visa	Requires authentication

Use any future expiry date and any 3-digit CVC.

Learn more about Stripe Integration →

Email Notifications with Resend

CodePup AI automatically sends transactional emails via Resend.

Email Types:

Order Confirmation: Sent immediately after purchase
Shipping Notification: Sent when order ships (includes tracking)
Delivery Confirmation: Sent when order is delivered
Password Reset: For customer account recovery
Welcome Email: When customer creates account

Customizing Emails

You can customize email templates through prompts:

Update the order confirmation email to include our store logo and brand colors

Add a "Track Your Order" button to shipping notification emails

Learn more about Resend Integration →

Deploying Your Store

Once you’re happy with your store, deploy it to production.

Click “Publish” in the CodePup AI dashboard
Choose your domain:
- Free subdomain: yourstore.codepup.ai
- Custom domain: yourstore.com (requires DNS setup)
Switch Stripe from Test Mode to Live Mode:
- Replace test API keys with live keys in CodePup AI settings
- Redeploy your store
Your store is live and ready to accept real orders! 🎉

Learn more about Custom Domains →

Advanced Features

Product Variants

Sell products with multiple options (size, color, style):

Add product variants for "Royal Red Lehenga":  
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL  
- Colors: Red, Maroon, Burgundy  
Each combination should have separate pricing and stock tracking

Discounts & Coupons

Add a coupon code system:  
- WELCOME10 for 10% off first order  
- BRIDE20 for 20% off bridal lehengas  
Show discount codes at checkout

Shipping Zones

Set up shipping rates:  
- Free shipping for orders over $500  
- Flat $15 shipping within US  
- $35 international shipping  
Calculate shipping automatically at checkout

Reviews & Ratings

Allow customers to leave reviews and ratings on products  
Display average rating on product cards  
Show reviews on product detail pages

Wishlist

Add a wishlist feature where customers can save favorite products  
Include a heart icon on product cards  
Create a dedicated wishlist page

SEO Optimization

Your CodePup AI store is built with SEO best practices:

Clean URLs: /products/royal-red-lehenga instead of /product?id=123
Meta Tags: Proper title, description, and Open Graph tags
Fast Loading: Optimized images and code splitting
Mobile-First: Responsive design for all devices
Structured Data: Rich snippets for Google Shopping

Additional SEO Tips:

Add meta descriptions to all product pages with target keywords

Create a blog section for SEO content about bridal fashion

Add an XML sitemap and submit to Google Search Console

Pricing Breakdown

Here’s what it costs to run your ecommerce store:

Service	Free Tier	Paid Plans
CodePup AI	Free (limited)	$29/mo (Hobby), $79/mo (Pro)
Supabase	500MB DB, 1GB storage	$25/mo (Pro) for 8GB DB
Stripe	No monthly fee	2.9% + 30¢ per transaction
Resend	100 emails/day	$20/mo for 50k emails

Total to start: $0 upfront
Monthly after growth: ~$29-$79/mo + transaction fees

Compare this to:

Shopify: $29-$299/mo + 2.9% fees + app costs ($50-$200/mo)
Custom Development: $5k-$50k upfront + hosting

Before Going Live Checklist

✅ Test all user flows:
- Browse products
- Add to cart
- Complete checkout (use Stripe test cards)
- Receive order confirmation email
- View order in admin panel
✅ Configure Row Level Security (RLS) in Supabase:
- Users can only view their own orders
- Only admins can modify products
- Cart items are user-specific
✅ Set up custom domain (optional)
✅ Switch Stripe to Live Mode
✅ Add legal pages:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Refund Policy
- Shipping Policy
✅ Set up Google Analytics for tracking
✅ Submit sitemap to Google Search Console

FAQ

How long does it take to build an ecommerce store with CodePup AI?

Typically 30 minutes from initial prompt to a fully functional store with products, cart, checkout, and admin panel.
Additional customization may take longer depending on your requirements.

Do I need coding knowledge to build my store?

No! CodePup AI is completely no-code.
You describe what you want in plain English, and CodePup AI builds everything for you.

Can I upload my own product images?

Yes! You can upload product images directly through CodePup AI, and they’re automatically stored in Supabase Storage.
CodePup AI handles image optimization and CDN delivery.

Can I provide reference images for design inspiration?

Absolutely! Upload screenshots of websites you like (for layout, colors, or style).
CodePup AI will analyze them and apply similar design patterns to your store.

What payment methods can customers use?

Through Stripe integration, your store accepts:

Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
Debit cards
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Digital wallets

All payments are PCI-compliant and secure.

Can I sell physical and digital products?

Yes! CodePup AI supports both:

Physical products: With shipping address collection and tracking
Digital products: Instant download links sent via email after purchase

How do I manage inventory?

Use the admin panel to:

Add/edit/delete products
Update stock quantities
Set low-stock alerts
Bulk import products via CSV

Inventory automatically decreases when orders are placed.

Can customers create accounts?

Yes! Supabase Auth provides full user account functionality:

Sign up / Log in
Order history
Saved addresses
Wishlist (if enabled)
Profile management

How do I process refunds?

Refunds can be processed through:

Your Admin Panel: Click on an order → “Issue Refund”
Stripe Dashboard: Directly in Stripe’s interface

Customers are automatically notified via email when refunds are processed.

Is my store mobile-responsive?

Yes! Every CodePup AI store is fully responsive and optimized for:

Desktop computers
Tablets
Mobile phones

The design automatically adapts to screen size.

Can I add discount codes and promotions?

Yes! You can add:

Percentage discounts (10% off)
Fixed amount discounts ($20 off)
Free shipping thresholds
First-time customer offers
Seasonal promotions

Just ask CodePup AI to add these features.

What happens if I run out of Supabase free tier storage?

Supabase free tier includes 500MB database and 1GB file storage.
For most small stores (under 100 products), this is sufficient.

If you need more, upgrade to Supabase Pro ($25/mo) for 8GB database and unlimited storage.

Can I integrate with other services?

Yes! CodePup AI can integrate with:

Shipping: ShipStation, Shippo for label printing
Analytics: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Marketing: Mailchimp, ConvertKit for email campaigns
Inventory: Connect external inventory management systems

Just describe the integration you need.

How do I handle taxes?

You can configure tax rates by region:

Add 8% sales tax for California orders  
Add 10% GST for India orders  
Calculate tax automatically at checkout

Alternatively, integrate with Stripe Tax for automatic worldwide tax calculation.

Can I export my store data?

Yes! All your data is stored in your Supabase database.
You can export:

Products (CSV)
Orders (CSV)
Customers (CSV)
Analytics reports

Directly from the Supabase dashboard or admin panel.

Is CodePup AI better than Shopify for my use case?

Choose CodePup AI if:

You want to launch quickly (30 minutes vs weeks)
You’re on a tight budget (free to start vs $29/mo minimum)
You don’t want monthly plugin fees
You prefer AI-powered customization over manual theme editing

Choose Shopify if:

You need 1000+ apps and integrations
You’re doing $100k+/month in revenue
You have a dedicated team managing operations

See detailed comparison →

Next Steps

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