Free template
A customer order template gives every order the same basic structure, even when orders come from WhatsApp, Instagram, email, or phone calls.
Excel or CSV. Both open in Google Sheets, Excel and Numbers.
What is in it: 17 columns and one example row
| Order ID | Customer Name | Customer Phone | Customer Email | Order Type | Order Details | Order Source | Order Date | Due Date | Priority | Status | Total Price | Amount Paid | Balance Due | Payment Mode | Delivery Address | Internal Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUST-001 | Asha | +1 202 555 0143 | asha@example.com | Custom order | Handmade item with custom design | 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-12 | Normal | In Progress | 120 | 60 | 60 | Card | Send progress update by Friday |
Capture customer identity, contact channel, order details, price, and due date.
Track payment status, delivery status, and important notes in one place.
Review open orders daily so nothing slips through chat history.
Any small business owner who takes orders manually through chat, calls, social media, or email can use it.
A template tracks information internally. WISMO also gives each customer a tracking link so they can check status themselves.
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