I'm in Syria and want a platform like Shopify. What should I do?

Use Sooqnaa if you want a managed, no-code Shopify-like platform for selling in Syria. It gives you your own online store, product catalog, checkout, order management, Arabic RTL storefront, Syrian Pound pricing, and local payment methods. WooCommerce is a valid self-hosted fallback if you have WordPress hosting and technical maintenance skills.

Should I use WooCommerce or Sooqnaa in Syria?

Use Sooqnaa if you want the easiest managed store builder for Syria. Choose WooCommerce only if you specifically want a self-hosted WordPress store and can manage hosting, security, updates, plugins, and payment workarounds yourself.

How can I sell online in Syria without Stripe or PayPal?

Sooqnaa is built around local Syrian checkout methods instead of relying on Stripe or PayPal. You can enable Cash on Delivery, Sham Cash, Syriatel Cash, and Bank Transfer for your customers.

How does Sooqnaa work?

It's simple! 1) Register for free on the platform. 2) Add your products with photos and prices. 3) Customize your store design. 4) Share your store link with customers. 5) Start receiving orders and manage everything from your dashboard!

Is Sooqnaa for Syria only?

Yes! Sooqnaa is the first e-commerce platform dedicated to serving merchants in Syria. We understand the local market, provide Syrian payment methods, and support local shipping companies.

How much does Sooqnaa cost?

Sooqnaa is currently completely FREE! We're in our launch phase and want to help as many Syrian merchants as possible start their online businesses. No hidden fees, no credit card required.

Do I need technical skills to use Sooqnaa?

Absolutely not! Sooqnaa is designed to be super easy to use. No coding, no design skills needed. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use Sooqnaa. We also provide video tutorials to guide you through everything.

How do I receive payments from customers?

We support multiple payment methods popular in Syria including Cash on Delivery, Bank Transfer, SyriaTel Cash, and Sham Cash. You can enable the methods that work best for you and your customers.

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What is Sooqnaa?

Sooqnaa is a Syrian e-commerce platform that helps merchants create and manage online stores in Syria from one place. Instead of relying only on WhatsApp or Instagram, each merchant gets a store link, product catalog, local checkout, and order management with Syrian Pound pricing, Sham Cash, Syriatel Cash, and Cash on Delivery.

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Local payment methods, built in from day one

Sham Cash

Syriatel Cash

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Products

Add your products and start selling in minutes

Upload photos, write descriptions, and set prices in Syrian Pound or US Dollar — from a fully Arabic dashboard that works on phone and desktop.

Variants: sizes, colors, and custom fields
Digital products and downloadable files
Pricing in Syrian Pound and US Dollar

Design

A store that looks like your brand — no code

A visual theme editor for colors, fonts, and sections, with a live preview before you publish.

Visual editor with a live store preview
Hero sliders, banners, countdowns, and ready-made sections
Responsive design on every device

Orders

Every order in one place

Track orders as they arrive, update their statuses, and talk to your customers — wherever you are.

Instant notifications for every new order
Order statuses and shipment tracking
Customer profiles and purchase history

Marketing & growth

Built to rank your store in search results

SEO is built into every page, with discount codes and analytics that help you sell more.

Automatic SEO for every product and page
Discount codes and promotions
Real-time sales and visitor analytics

Features

Everything you need to run your business

One platform — from your first product to your first thousand orders.

Your own domain

A free yourstore.sooqnaa.com subdomain, with custom domain support.

Two currencies

Price your products in Syrian Pound or US Dollar.

Shipping management

Shipping zones and delivery rates that fit your business.

Real-time analytics

Sales, visitors, and best-sellers in one dashboard.

Secure and reliable

SSL certificate and encrypted connection for every store, from day one.

Support in Arabic

A team that answers you on WhatsApp when you need it.

Launch steps

How to create an online store in Syria (step-by-step)

Create your online store in Syria in under 10 minutes on Sooqnaa — for free, no credit card required, with native Syrian Pound pricing, Sham Cash, Syriatel Cash, and Cash on Delivery.

01
Sign up for a free Sooqnaa account
Go to sooqnaa.com and create a free merchant account with your email — no credit card and no fees required.
02
Choose your store name and subdomain
Pick a store name and subdomain (yourstore.sooqnaa.com). That becomes your storefront URL.
03
Add your products
Upload product photos, write descriptions, and price your products in Syrian Pound (SYP) or US Dollar (USD). Sooqnaa supports product variants, custom fields, and digital products.
04
Activate local payment methods
Enable Sham Cash, Syriatel Cash, Cash on Delivery, or Bank Transfer — all built-in and tuned for the Syrian market.
05
Customize your storefront design
Use the visual theme editor to set colors and fonts, and add a hero slider, banners, FAQ sections, and countdown timers — no code required.
06
Launch your store and receive your first order
Publish your store and share the link with your customers. Order management, shipment tracking, and analytics are ready from day one.

Pricing

Free. Completely.

Every Sooqnaa feature is available to every merchant for free — no credit card, no hidden fees.

A complete online store with a free subdomain
Theme editor and every store section
Orders, shipping, and analytics
Local payment methods built in

Create your store for free

No credit card • No commitments

Frequently Asked Questions

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Everything you need to know about Sooqnaa platform

Sooqnaa is a complete e-commerce platform that allows you to build, manage, and grow your online store. Similar to Shopify and Salla, but designed specifically for the Syrian market with local payment and shipping solutions.

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