In today's fast-paced digital world, having a professional website is essential for store and restaurant owners who want to strengthen their online presence and build their own brand. With MnBaladna, every merchant, on any plan including the commission-based option, gets an independent online store on a dedicated subdomain (such as yourstore.mnbaladna.com), with the option to connect your own custom domain (for example www.example.com). It gives you a professional storefront that builds customer trust, supports your advertising and helps you grow your sales.

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Why do you need an independent store from MnBaladna?

1. A unique subdomain or custom domain for your store

Every store gets its own subdomain in the format storename.mnbaladna.com, which you activate and customise from your own dashboard. You can see how this looks in our demo store, Makhzan MnBaladna (demo store), which shows how your own store page will look. Payments in the demo store run in test mode, so it is safe to explore: no real orders are placed and no money is charged. You can also connect your own custom domain directly to your store page.

How you benefit:

• An easy-to-remember link that strengthens your brand and is easy to share.
• Full flexibility to use your own business domain name.

2. Easy custom domain setup

If you prefer your own domain instead of a subdomain, you can connect it from your store settings:

1. Log in to the control panel of your domain registrar.
2. Add a DNS A record pointing to MnBaladna's server IP address. Our support team can give you the correct address.
3. If you use Cloudflare, connect your domain using their nameservers and add the same A record there.
4. Enter your custom domain in the domain field on your store settings page and click Add Domain.

DNS changes can take some time to take effect. If your domain does not work after a day, contact our support team in English, Arabic, Dutch or German.

3. Easy management via the Store app

Handle your day-to-day orders, delivery drivers and customer messages through the MnBaladna Store app on Google Play (Android). An iPhone version is in development; until then, you can manage your store from any browser through the MnBaladna vendor login. In the Store app you can change your opening and closing hours and your estimated delivery time yourself, and set your delivery options and minimum order amount. The seller dashboard guide explains the main screens.

How you benefit:

• Manage your store at any time from your phone or computer.
• Update stock and handle orders quickly. See our tips on managing your busiest hours.

4. Easily add products

Add your products in three ways: upload a CSV file, add them one by one, or copy them from our ready-made product library, like this example product in the demo store. Then simply set your own price and stock quantity to start selling. Step-by-step instructions are in how to add products to your store.

How you benefit:

• Save time with the ready-made product library.
• Get your store page ready quickly.

5. Boost organic traffic and advertising

Your store website is built with search engines in mind, so it can be found in searches such as "halal products in the Netherlands". You can also send traffic from Google and social media ads straight to your own storefront, and use MnBaladna's discount coupons to turn first visits into orders.

How you benefit:

• Attract visitors through search engines.
• Grow your sales with targeted campaigns that point to your own store.

6. Social media and map integration

Link your store website to your Instagram and Facebook accounts to share your products, and add your location on Google Maps so local customers can find you easily.

How you benefit:

• More visits from your social media channels.
• Local customers can reach you easily via maps.

When will your store link appear?

Your subdomain or custom domain will only work properly when all of the following are in place:

• Your store page is complete with the required information.
• Your store has been approved by the MnBaladna team.
• You have added products and enabled display options in your store.
• Your MnBaladna plan, commission-based or subscription, is active.

New to selling on MnBaladna? Our guide to registration, orders and payouts walks you through every step.

Why choose MnBaladna?

• Your own website on every plan: a subdomain, or your own domain, is included whether you choose the commission-based option or a subscription.
• We handle the technical side: MnBaladna takes care of hosting and payments, and your store can be live within days.
• Easy management: control your store with the Store app on Android, or from any browser.
• Reach local customers: reach Arab and halal shoppers across the Netherlands, in 371 delivery zones, through search and targeted ads.
• Support in your language: our team helps you in English, Arabic, Dutch and German.

Start now!

Every plan includes your own website. Not ready for a fixed fee? Start with the commission-based, pay-as-you-sell option; the commission varies by business type. Prefer a fixed yearly fee? Subscription plans start from €199 per year, each with a free 3-month trial. Compare all options on the MnBaladna price plans page.

Then register your store on the MnBaladna sign-up page, give your store its own web address and start welcoming customers directly.

Helpful guides from the MnBaladna Help Center

• Your Store Website
• Plans for Merchants
• Makhzan MnBaladna Demo Store