Shopify agency for Vientiane brands
Shopify stores for Vientiane’s coffee, silk and lifestyle brands, serving city customers, expats and buyers across the Mekong in Thailand.
Shopify development and growth for Vientiane brands
Vientiane is the capital of Laos and its main commercial centre, sitting on the Mekong directly across from Thailand. Many residents shop across the river or from Thai online stores, and the city has a growing community of cafés, coffee roasters, silk and fashion boutiques and lifestyle shops aimed at locals, expats and visitors. Most sell through Facebook today, with orders confirmed in chat and delivery arranged by motorbike couriers.
We work with Vientiane businesses remotely, and with only 1.5 hours between us, calls fit easily into your day. Typical projects include a first Shopify store connected to Facebook and Instagram, QR payment and cash on delivery options with clear confirmation steps, same-day delivery zones in the city and English pages for expats and international customers.
What Vientiane brands need from their store
Coffee roasters and cafés
Vientiane cafés increasingly roast and sell Bolaven coffee beans. We set up stores with roast and origin details, subscriptions for regular customers and wholesale ordering for other cafés and hotels.
Silk and textile boutiques
Hand-woven silk and textiles need close-up photos, size and care details and stories about the weavers. We present these properly and add international shipping for buyers abroad.
Selling across the river
Thailand is minutes away across the Friendship Bridge. We can add Thai baht pricing and Thai or English content for brands reaching customers in Nong Khai and beyond.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Laos
- Bank app QR payments (LAPNet)
- BCEL One
- Bank transfer
- Cash on delivery
- Cards via a partner or foreign entity
- Lao Post
- Anousith Express
- HAL Express
- Bus parcel services
- DHL Express
- Business and tax registration
- Export documents for coffee and crafts
- Destination import rules
- GDPR for EU customers
Industries we help in Vientiane
How we work
Discovery call
We learn your goals, catalogue, tech stack and market, then agree what success looks like.
Audit & roadmap
A store, SEO and competitor audit turns into a prioritised roadmap with a timeline and fixed quote.
Design & build
UX, design and development in sprints, with a private preview store you review at every step.
Launch
QA across devices, redirects, tracking and a planned go-live with no downtime.
Grow
SEO, CRO and paid campaigns compound results month after month, with clear reporting.
Ongoing support
A dedicated team for fixes, new features and seasonal campaigns when you need them.
Other cities in Laos
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Vientiane?
No. Our team works remotely from India. Because the time difference is only 1.5 hours, we can meet during most of your working day and share progress on a project board and staging store.
Can customers in Vientiane pay by QR code?
Yes. We add QR or bank transfer as a payment option with clear instructions, and orders are held until you confirm payment. Cash on delivery can be offered too, with SMS or chat confirmation to reduce cancelled orders.
Can we offer same-day delivery in the city?
Yes. Shopify’s local delivery settings let us define delivery zones around Vientiane, set a cut-off time and price each zone. Orders appear on a delivery list your riders can follow.