
Developing integrations with popular eCommerce platforms is essential for eCommerce software vendors aiming to stay ahead in a competitive market. Platforms like Salla, a leading eCommerce solution in the Middle East, have garnered significant attention for their user-friendly interface and robust functionality. In this article, we’ll explore why integrating your software with Salla is a smart move, how to manage orders on Salla via API efficiently, and how API2Cart simplifies this process.
Why Focus on Salla?
Salla is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce platforms in the Middle East, empowering businesses to establish their online presence. Some notable statistics about Salla include:
Popularity: With thousands of merchants relying on Salla, it has become a dominant player in the region’s eCommerce landscape.
Ease of Use: Known for its simple interface and flexibility, Salla enables businesses to launch and scale online stores efficiently.
Wide Range of Features: Salla provides tools for inventory management, payment processing, shipping, and more, making it a one-stop solution for online retailers.
For eCommerce software vendors, integrating with Salla means tapping into a growing market of merchants who are eager to streamline operations. Whether you offer inventory management, order processing, or shipping solutions, connecting with Salla can significantly expand your customer base.
The Importance of Managing Orders on Salla
Efficient order management is crucial for any eCommerce software. Here’s why accessing and managing orders on Salla can elevate your software’s capabilities:
Order Tracking: Enable merchants to monitor the status of customer orders in real-time.
Inventory Syncing: Prevent stockouts by automatically updating inventory levels based on order data.
Status Updates: Notify customers of their order status, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Reporting: Generate insightful reports on order trends, helping merchants optimize their strategies.
By developing robust order management capabilities for Salla, your software can deliver enhanced value to its users.
Challenges of Salla API Integration
While Salla offers powerful tools, integrating with its API can be challenging without the right expertise. Common issues include:
Complex Documentation: Understanding and navigating API documentation can be time-consuming.
Data Security: Ensuring the secure exchange of sensitive order data is paramount.
Ongoing Maintenance: API updates and changes require continuous monitoring and adaptation.
This is where API2Cart comes in, providing a unified solution to simplify integration with Salla and other eCommerce platforms.
How API2Cart Simplifies Order Management on Salla
API2Cart is a unified shopping platform integration interface designed to connect your software with multiple eCommerce platforms, including Salla. It offers various API methods to help you efficiently manage orders on Salla. Here are some of the key API methods:
- order.info: this method enables you to retrieve information about a specific order. An example of the response of this method you can see below:
- order.list: allows you to pull a list of orders from the store, returning by default four orders
{
"return_code": 0,
"return_message": "",
"result": {
"id": "#1001",
"order_id": "649194274916",
"basket_id": "dbbf8d3a787f5e33ff9e74971b805ec4",
"channel_id": null,
"customer": {
"id": "832711229540",
"email": "[email protected]",
"first_name": "John",
"last_name": "Smith",
"phone": ""
},
"create_at": {
"value": "2018-12-21T13:27:11+0000",
"format": "Y-m-d\\TH:i:sO"
},
"currency": {
"id": "3518f8944d42212dd37daffe097d216e",
"name": "US Dollar",
"iso3": "USD",
"symbol_left": "$",
"symbol_right": "",
"rate": 1,
"avail": true,
"default": true
},
"shipping_address": {
"id": "2",
"type": "shipping",
"first_name": "WAREHOUSE_2",
"last_name": "admin",
"postcode": "54654",
"address1": "dffdsfs",
"address2": "ddd",
"phone": "568548568",
"city": "dddd",
"country": {
"code2": "UA",
"code3": "UKR",
"name": "Ukraine"
},
"state": null,
"company": "LOCAL TESTING INC",
"fax": "",
"website": null,
"gender": null,
"region": null,
"default": false
},
"billing_address": {
"id": "1",
"type": "billing",
"first_name": "admin",
"last_name": "admin",
"postcode": "54654",
"address1": "ddd, ddd",
"address2": "ddd",
"phone": "",
"city": "dddd",
"country": {
"code2": "UA",
"code3": "UKR",
"name": "Ukraine"
},
"state": null,
"company": "",
"fax": "",
"website": null,
"gender": null,
"region": null,
"default": true
},
"payment_method": {
"name": "Cash on Delivery (COD)"
},
"shipping_method": {
"name": "Priority Mail International",
"additional_fields": {
"provider_code": "usps",
"code": "PriorityMailInternational",
"id": 540957016164,
"price": 139.91,
"carrier_identifier": null
}
},
"shipping_methods": [
{
"name": "Priority Mail International",
"additional_fields": {
"provider_code": "usps",
"code": "PriorityMailInternational",
"id": 540957016164,
"price": 139.91,
"carrier_identifier": null
}
}
],
"status": {
"id": "closed",
"name": "Closed",
"history": [
{
"id": "open",
"name": "Open",
"modified_time": {
"value": "2018-12-21T13:27:11+0000",
"format": "Y-m-d\\TH:i:sO"
},
"notify": false,
"comment": ""
},
{
"id": "closed",
"name": "Closed",
"modified_time": {
"value": "2019-05-03T13:55:49+0000",
"format": "Y-m-d\\TH:i:sO"
},
"notify": false,
"comment": ""
}
],
"refund_info": null
},
"totals": {
"total": 151.32,
"subtotal": 11.41,
"shipping": 139.91,
"tax": 0,
"discount": 0
},
"total": {
"subtotal_ex_tax": 11.41,
"wrapping_ex_tax": null,
"shipping_ex_tax": 139.91,
"total_discount": 0,
"total_tax": 0,
"total": 151.32,
"total_paid": null,
"additional_fields": {
"shipping_discount_ex_tax": 0,
"subtotal_discount_ex_tax": 0,
"tax_discount": 0,
"subtotal_tax": 0,
"wrapping_tax": null,
"shipping_tax": 0,
"presentment_currency": "USD",
"presentment_subtotal": 11.41,
"presentment_total": 151.32,
"presentment_shipping": 139.91,
"presentment_tax": 0,
"presentment_discount": 0
}
},
"discounts": [
],
"order_products": [
{
"product_id": "",
"order_product_id": "1552853729380",
"model": "sdegss23222",
"name": "Test product",
"price": 11.41,
"price_inc_tax": 11.41,
"quantity": 1,
"discount_amount": 0,
"total_price": 11.41,
"tax_percent": 0,
"tax_value": 0,
"tax_value_after_discount": 0,
"options": [
],
"variant_id": "18051723034724",
"weight_unit": "g",
"weight": 9072,
"barcode": null,
"parent_order_product_id": null,
"additional_fields": {
"fulfillment_service": "manual",
"presentment_currency": "USD",
"presentment_price": 11.41,
"presentment_total_price": 11.41,
"presentment_discount_amount": 0,
"presentment_tax_value": 0,
"duties": [
]
}
}
],
"bundles": [
],
"modified_at": {
"value": "2019-05-03T13:55:49+0000",
"format": "Y-m-d\\TH:i:sO"
},
"finished_time": null,
"comment": "",
"store_id": null,
"warehouses_ids": [
"16136732772"
],
"refunds": [
],
"gift_message": null,
"additional_fields": {
"processed_at": {
"value": "2018-12-21T13:27:10+0000",
"format": "Y-m-d\\TH:i:sO"
},
"order_name": "#1001",
"financial_status": "paid",
"fulfillment_status": "fulfilled",
"confirmed": true,
"gateway": "Cash on Delivery (COD)",
"landing_site": "/admin",
"location_id": "NULL",
"name": "#1001",
"number": 1,
"reference": "NULL",
"referring_site": "",
"source": null,
"source_identifier": "NULL",
"source_name": "web",
"source_url": "NULL",
"taxes_included": "false",
"test": "false",
"token": "e3bafb67b5c399bc6e8e32a61c87f06a",
"total_line_items_price": "11.41",
"total_price_usd": "151.32",
"total_weight": 9071,
"user_id": "NULL",
"browser_ip": "93.77.238.130",
"landing_site_ref": "NULL",
"tracking_company": "Other",
"tracking_number": "a2c.demo.track",
"tracking_url": null,
"note_attributes": [
],
"tags": [
"jfgjfgj"
],
"transactions": [
{
"id": 822194438244,
"order_id": 649194274916,
"amount": "151.32",
"kind": "sale",
"gateway": "Cash on Delivery (COD)",
"status": "pending",
"message": "Pending the Cash on Delivery (COD) payment from the buyer",
"created_at": "2018-12-21T13:27:10Z",
"test": false,
"authorization": null,
"currency": "USD",
"location_id": null,
"user_id": null,
"parent_id": null,
"processed_at": "2018-12-21T13:27:10Z",
"device_id": null,
"error_code": null,
"source_name": "web",
"receipt": {
},
"admin_graphql_api_id": "gid://shopify/OrderTransaction/822194438244"
},
{
"id": 822196994148,
"order_id": 649194274916,
"amount": "151.32",
"kind": "sale",
"gateway": "Cash on Delivery (COD)",
"status": "success",
"message": "Marked the Cash on Delivery (COD) payment as received",
"created_at": "2018-12-21T13:29:04Z",
"test": false,
"authorization": null,
"currency": "USD",
"location_id": null,
"user_id": null,
"parent_id": 822194438244,
"processed_at": "2018-12-21T13:29:04Z",
"device_id": null,
"error_code": null,
"source_name": "web",
"receipt": {
},
"admin_graphql_api_id": "gid://shopify/OrderTransaction/822196994148"
}
]
}
}
}
Practical Applications for eCommerce Software Vendors
Integrating with Salla through API2Cart opens up new possibilities for various types of eCommerce software:
Inventory Management Systems: Keep inventory levels accurate by syncing with Salla order data in real-time.
Order Management Software: Provide merchants with tools to view, update, and analyze their orders effortlessly.
Shipping Automation Solutions: Automate shipping label generation and order tracking updates using Salla order details.
Marketing Tools: Use order data to send personalized emails, recover abandoned carts, and analyze customer behavior.
Conclusion
The ability to manage orders on Salla is a game-changer for eCommerce software vendors looking to enhance their offerings. By integrating with Salla, you can access a thriving market of merchants and provide them with advanced tools to streamline their operations. API2Cart simplifies this process, offering powerful API methods to retrieve, update, and analyze Salla order data.
Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your software’s market share. Contact API2Cart today to learn more about how you can manage orders on Salla and transform your software into an indispensable tool for merchants in the Middle East and beyond.