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Want to Create your First eCommerce Store?

Creating an eCommerce website can be a daunting process if you don’t know how to build one. I was once at this stage and it took a ton of research and trial and error to finally discover the optimum way of building an online store. I’ve built multiple eCommerce businesses before and wish I’d known everything here before I started my online store!

Everything here is designed for beginners, starting from scratch and covering everything needed to get started. It’s also the easiest, cheapest, fastest and most convenient way of building an eCommerce website that gives you control and doesn’t require coding.

As an honest reviewer, know upfront that I receive commissions for mentioning merchants (click here for details) but recommend them as I've used them to achieve my goals and they help my followers achieve theirs.

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Step 1: Find a Domain Name

Check the availability of your desired website name using the tool below:

Check Availability Note: A domain name is just the text in your website's URL (e.g. Google's is www.google.com - yours could be www.yourname.com).

Step 2: Buy Domain Name, Web Hosting & SSL Certificate

Having used various hosting providers, I recommend GoDaddy who offer great value and can provide everything necessary for an eCommerce store.

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Get Hosting & Domain Note: web hosting is just the gateway that allows your website access to the internet, and SSL certificates secure customers' private data for safe transactions. You can add extras if required (such as emails).

Step 3: Install Wordpress

Installing Wordpress is free and easy. Watch the video above or follow these simple instructions:

  1. Log into GoDaddy
  2. Click 'Add Site'
  3. Select the Site Type
  4. Select Website
  5. Select Location
  6. Create WordPress Login
  7. Click Install
Note: Wordpress is a popular content management system - in other words, it just allows you to design, add and update content on your website.

Step 4: Choose a Theme

WordPress allows a large choice of themes. I used Storefront for mine due to its simplicity. To install a theme, watch the video or follow these simple instructions:

  1. Log into GoDaddy
  2. Select 'Manage' under 'Managed Wordpress'
  3. Click 'WP Admin'
  4. Log in (to Wordpress)
  5. Select 'themes' from the 'Appearance' tab
  6. Choose a theme and click 'install'
  7. Click 'Activate'
Note: a theme is just the design layout of your website. It will also be mobile responsive. eCommerce Layout

Step 5: Install WooCommerce

Now install the free WooCommerce plugin to give your website eCommerce functionality:

  1. Log into your WordPress dashboard (yoursite.com/wp-admin)
  2. Select 'Add New' from the 'Plugins' tab
  3. Search for WooCommerce
  4. Click 'Install' next to the WooCommerce plugin
  5. Click 'Activate'

Step 6: Design Store

Style the aesthetics of your eCommerce website using the intuitive tools.

Note: refer to the video for instructions.

Step 7: Add Products

Use the product creation menu inside WooCommerce to create every product you sell.

Note: refer to the video for instructions.

Step 8: Configure Settings

Create custom settings for payments, shipping and general settings.

Note: refer to the video for instructions.

That's it!

Follow these steps to start selling on your eCommerce store.

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