Storefronts Explained: Professional Websites with Superpowers
Discover what a Storefront is, how it works and why it's much more than a static website. CMS, CRM, AI and on-demand recompilation.
"Why can't I just edit my website?" — It's the question every business owner asks when they discover that changing a title requires calling the developer. Cadences Storefronts exist to solve exactly this: professional websites you can fully control, without touching code, with superpowers included.
🎯 A Storefront includes:
- Professional responsive website
- Admin panel
- Full CMS
- CRM integrated with Cadences
- 24/7 AI Chatbot
- On-demand recompilation
What is NOT a Storefront?
Before explaining what it is, let's clarify what it is not. This is important because there are many myths:
"It's a static website that can't be changed"
False. You have an admin panel where you change everything without code.
"It's like Wix or Squarespace"
No. Those are generic tools. A Storefront is specifically designed for your type of business with custom-built features.
"It's just the frontend, no backend"
Incorrect. It has a database, APIs, authentication, and is connected to all of Cadences.
"Updating content requires waiting for the developer"
Never again. You change the content, click "Publish", and in 2 minutes your website is updated.
The Anatomy of a Storefront
Let's break down each component. A Storefront has five fundamental layers:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 1. Public Web (yourdomain.com) │ │ Landing, products, services, contact │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 2. Admin Panel (/admin) │ │ CMS, configuration, statistics │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 3. APIs (/api/storefront/...) │ │ Forms, chatbot, integrations │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 4. Database (D1) │ │ Products, services, configuration, leads │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 5. Cadences Backend │ │ CRM, workflows, notifications, AI │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
🌐 1. Public Web: Your Digital Storefront
It's what your visitors see. A professional, fast and responsive website specifically designed for your industry.
Optimized performance
90+ Lighthouse scores
SEO included
Meta tags, schema.org, automatic sitemap
Responsive
Perfect on mobile, tablet and desktop
Customizable
Colors, logos, text from the admin
⚙️ 2. Admin Panel: Your Control Center
You access it at /admin with Google authentication (the same account as your organization). From here you control everything:
Content
Text, images, products, services. Edit without code.
Design
Colors, fonts, logos, favicon. Your brand, your style.
AI Chatbot
Configure the assistant: tone, rules, sample responses.
Statistics
Visits, conversions, generated leads, performance.
🔌 3. APIs: The Intelligence Layer
Behind your website there are APIs that handle:
| API | Function |
|---|---|
| 📩 Contact forms | Each submission automatically creates a lead in Cadences |
| 🤖 AI Chatbot | Endpoint that processes messages with your business context |
| 🔐 Authentication | Google OAuth for the admin panel |
| 🚀 Recompilation | Trigger to update the website with new changes |
💾 4. Database: Your Centralized Information
Each Storefront has its own database (Cloudflare D1) where the following is stored:
⚡ 5. Cadences Connection: The Superpower
Here's the key difference. Your Storefront is not an island. It's connected to:
| System | Integration |
|---|---|
| 📊 CRM | Each lead automatically appears in Cadences |
| ⚡ Workflows | New lead → email → follow-up task |
| 🔔 Notifications | WhatsApp, email, push when there's important activity |
| 🤖 AI | The chatbot uses the models configured in Cadences |
The Workflow: From Change to Publication
Let's imagine you want to change the price of a service:
Access the Admin
Go to yourdomain.com/admin, login with Google
Edit the Service
Navigate to Services, find the one you want, change the price
Save to Database
Click "Save". The change is stored in the DB (but not visible yet)
Publish the Changes
Click "Publish". The recompilation is triggered
Website Updated
In ~2 minutes, your public website shows the new price
The AI Chatbot: Your 24/7 Assistant
Each Storefront can have an integrated chatbot with the following capabilities:
Knows your products
Answers FAQs
Captures contacts
Schedules appointments
Escalates to a human
"Do you offer catering services for events of 50 people?"
Yes! We offer catering for events of 20 to 200 people. For 50 people, I recommend our Gourmet Menu ($45/person) or the Executive Menu ($32/person). Would you like me to send you the details by email? 📧
The chatbot doesn't make up answers. It uses information from your database (products, prices, hours) and the rules you configure in the admin.
Templates by Industry
We don't create generic websites. Each template is designed for a specific type of business:
Travel Agencies
Destination management, detailed day-by-day itineraries, experiences, photo gallery, smart inquiry form.
Restaurants
Digital menu with categories, daily specials, wine list, reservation system, venue gallery.
Clinics & Medical Centers
Medical services, team of professionals, appointment requests, calendar integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my own domain?
How long does recompilation take?
What if I need a feature that doesn't exist?
Do I need technical knowledge to manage it?
Can I have multiple admin users?
Want your own Storefront?
Request a personalized demo. We'll show you how it would work for your type of business.
Conclusion
A Storefront is not "just a website". It's your professional digital presence connected to your entire business ecosystem. You can update it without developers, it has integrated AI, it captures leads automatically, and it scales with you.
It's the difference between having a website that "just sits there" and having a website that works for your business 24/7.