# TheDollarMerchant

> TheDollarMerchant builds professional, mobile-friendly websites for local businesses across Singapore. Websites are S$400 one-time (S$200 launch price for the first 5 clients), go live within days, and includes a WhatsApp button that sends enquiries straight to the owner's phone.

- Website: https://thedollarmerchant.com/
- Contact: WhatsApp +65 8995 1334 (https://wa.me/6589951334)
- Location: Singapore
- Operated by: DollarMerchant Pte. Ltd. (UEN 202335252K, registered with ACRA)
- Founder: Asif, web developer with 3 years of experience

## What every website includes (S$200 launch price, usually S$400)

- Custom design built around the business's brand, not a copied template
- Mobile-friendly layout, designed for phones first
- WhatsApp enquiry button that opens a chat with a pre-filled message
- Lead form, with enquiries sent to email or a spreadsheet the owner controls
- Fast hosting setup
- Code handed over, and the domain registered in the owner's name

## Hosting options

- **Hosted by TheDollarMerchant:** S$10/month. Hosting and upkeep handled, small fixes and updates on request.
- **Self-hosted on Cloudflare:** S$0/month. Set up in the owner's own Cloudflare account; the owner only pays for the domain, typically S$10–30 a year.

## How it works

1. Chat on WhatsApp about the business.
2. Receive a homepage mockup before committing.
3. The site is built, reviewed, and launched within days.

## Live work

- **The Prata Stall at RP** (https://thepratastallatrp.com/): halal Indian Muslim food stall at Republic Polytechnic's North Canteen, Singapore, with plain prata from $0.90 for RP students and staff. Rebuilt from a link page into a full mobile-first site with a tabbed menu (19 pratas, goreng dishes, biryani), a live "Open now" status and opening hours, Google Maps directions, WhatsApp bulk ordering, and an FAQ.
- **The Prata Stall at SP** (https://thepratastallatsp.com/): sister outlet at Food Court 3, Singapore Polytechnic. Also rebuilt from a link page into a full site: halal Indian Muslim food, a tabbed menu with prices (plain prata from $1.20), a live open/closed status and opening hours, Google Maps directions (about 10 minutes from Dover MRT), WhatsApp bulk ordering, a Google review prompt, and an FAQ.

## Launch offer

S$200 launch price for the first 5 clients (the regular price is S$400), in exchange for a short testimonial and permission to show the site in the portfolio.

## Who it is for

Local businesses in Singapore that want customers to find them online and contact them easily, for example jam studios, air-conditioning servicing companies, and other service businesses.

## FAQ

**What do I get for S$200?**
A custom-designed, mobile-friendly website with a WhatsApp enquiry button, a lead form and hosting setup. The code is handed over, and the domain is registered in the owner's name.

**How long does it take?**
Most sites go live within days, starting with a homepage mockup before any commitment.

**What do I need to provide?**
Business details, services, prices and any photos or logo. Anything missing is worked out together on WhatsApp.

**Are there any monthly fees?**
Only for managed hosting (S$10/month). Self-hosting on Cloudflare costs S$0/month plus the yearly domain fee.

**Can I make changes after launch?**
Yes. Small fixes and updates are included on the hosted plan, and the owner always has the files.

**Do I own the website?**
Yes. The code is handed over and the domain stays in the owner's name.