Step-by-step video guide on working with the Teleshop plugin: installation, connection to Telegram and launch of sales.
00:00 — Overview
01:46 — Step 1. Install WooCommerce plugin
02:35 — Step 2. Add products
03:40 — Step 3. Download and install Teleshop plugin
04:42 — Step 4. Configure the plugin
06:04 — Step 5. Connect the bot
06:30 — Step 6. Configure permalinks
06:42 — Step 7. Test your store
00:00 — Overview
Hello!
In this video, you’ll learn how to set up your own Telegram store in just a few minutes!
Developing a Telegram bot for selling goods and services unlocks new opportunities for your business. Imagine, your store operating 24/7, right in your customers’ smartphones. Clients can place orders anytime, while you receive instant notifications about new purchases.
Automation streamlines workflows — it’s the bot handles inquiries autonomously, updates order statuses, and even sends delivery tracking numbers.
A key advantage is direct communication with your audience. Unlike email campaigns or social media, Telegram messages rarely end up in spam, ensuring your offers reach genuinely interested users.
Moreover, launching and maintaining a bot requires minimal investment. You won’t need expensive platforms or complex ad campaigns. Telegram offers a built-in audience, and automation reduces operational costs. It’s a powerful tool for small and medium businesses aiming to scale efficiently without overspending.
The best part? Implementing this solution requires just three elements: your product catalog, a Telegram bot, and a simple online foundation.
To get started, you’ll first need to set up a WordPress website, most modern hosting services enable this with just a few clicks. And the WooCommerce plugin will serve as your all-in-one solution for managing products, customers, and orders.
To create your Telegram store, follow these simple steps. No programming required!
01:46 — Step 1. Install WooCommerce plugin
Log into your site’s admin panel and open the «Plugins» menu.
Click «Add New Plugin» and search for «woocommerce».
Click «Install Now» next to the «WooCommerce» plugin. Wait for installation, then click «Activate».
After activation, the «Welcome to Woo!» setup wizard will open. Configure your store using the wizard or skip it by clicking «Skip guided setup».
Select your country and click «Go to my store».
02:35 — Step 2. Add products
Navigate to «Products» – «Add New Product».
Enter the product name, description, and price. Click «Publish».
Add an image, category and weight of the product.
Add all the necessary products.
All added products can be viewed on the «Products» page or on the store’s page.
03:40 — Step 3. Download and install Teleshop plugin
Visit telebots dot pro website (link in description) – and go to «Downloads» section.
Download the plugin version compatible with your site’s PHP.
In the WordPress admin panel, go to «Plugins». Click «Add New Plugin», then «Upload Plugin».
Click «Choose File» and select the downloaded Teleshop archive.
Click «Install Now», followed by «Activate Plugin».
Go to the plugin settings. To do this, in the top panel, select «Teleshop» – «Settings» – «General».
Enter the bot’s token and name, obtained when it was created.
The «How-To create a Telegram bot» guide is linked in the description.
The bot name can include «@» or not.
Save settings with «Save Changes».
04:42 — Step 4. Configure the plugin
The default settings in the «Security» and «Logging» tabs are optimized. Adjust them if needed and click «Save Changes».
The «Auto Actions» tab contains settings for recurring tasks.
The «Commands» tab contains commands to display in the bot menu. And also message texts:
- Response to the start command.
- Response to unknown commands.
- Response to text messages that the bot can recognize.
In the «Keyboard» tab, customize the bot’s main button menu.
In the «Shop Setup» tab, you can change the text «About Us» that is displayed when you press the «About Us» button on the bot’s keyboard, and the text of a successfully placed order.
06:04 — Step 5. Connect the bot
Open the Teleshop menu in the left sidebar or top WordPress panel.
Click the «Set Telegram Connection» button to link your Telegram bot.
To enable the bot’s command menu, click «Set» in the «Bot Menu» section.
This page also allows sending messages to everyone or a specific user on behalf of your bot.
06:30 — Step 6. Configure permalinks
Go to «Settings» – «Permalinks».
Under «Permalinks Structure» section, select «Post Name».
Click «Save Changes».
06:42 — Step 7. Test your store
Your Telegram store is now ready to accept orders 24/7!
Our team can customize your store or develop a unique Telegram bot tailored to your needs. Contact us via Telegram (link in description).
Happy selling!
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