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Introduction
WeChat Mini-Programs generated RMB 2.8 trillion in transactions in 2024 — and grew 72% YoY. Overseas brands that master Mini-Program stores keep 100% of customer data and pay 0% commission. Here’s the exact 30-day launch blueprint we use for every client.
1. Week 1 – Foundation & Registration
1.1 WeChat Official Account Verification Overseas brands use “Overseas Official Account” → Mini-Program linkage (approval in 7–14 days).
1.2 Trademark & Category Pre-Approval Submit Chinese trademark certificate + product HS codes to unlock restricted categories (cosmetics, health supplements, etc.).
2. Week 2 – Technical Build
2.1 No-Code vs Custom Development No-code tools (e.g., WeDaMa) launch in 5 days at <US$8k; custom build needed for advanced loyalty features.
2.2 Payment & Logistics API Direct Alipay/WeChat Pay + Cainiao/S.F. Express plugin — mandatory for checkout completion rates >85%.
3. Week 3 – Content & Inventory Sync
3.1 100% Mobile-First Design Single-column layout, thumb-reach buttons, <2-second load time via Tencent CDN.
3.2 Real-Time Inventory Sync with Bonded Warehouse Use ERP plugins (e.g., MaNa) to sync Hong Kong/Ningbo bonded stock in real time.
4. Week 4 – Pre-Launch Traffic
4.1 WeChat Channel Ads + Moments Seeding Budget US$15k–30k for first-month CPA <RMB 60.
4.2 KOL Gifting Packs to 50–100 Micro-Influencers Average ROI 8–15× in first 60 days.
Case Study: Korean Skincare Brand Reaches 1.2 Million Users in 90 Days
A Seoul-based clean beauty brand launched its WeChat Mini-Program store in March 2025 with PLTFRM. Zero commission, full data ownership, integrated membership system, and heavy WeChat Channels advertising delivered 1.2 million registered users and RMB 87 million GMV in the first 90 days.
PLTFRM is an international brand consulting agency that works with companies such as Red, TikTok, Tmall, Baidu, and other well-known Chinese internet e-commerce platforms. We have been working with Chile Cherries for many years, reaching Chinese consumers in depth through different platforms and realizing that Chile Cherries’ exports in China account for 97% of the total exports in Asia. Contact us, and we will help you find the best China e-commerce platform for you. Search PLTFRM for a free consultation!
