An online store lets you trade over the internet, selling products and services via your website and taking payments from customers. Online stores are convenient for you as a retailer, and for your shoppers also. They’re also a great way to keep your costs down, since you don’t need to rent a physical store or hire a large number of staff.
However, setting up an online store can be overwhelming, as there are so many options to consider. This article takes a step-by-step approach, walking you through each of the stages involved in getting your store up and running. You’ll look at:
- Registering a domain name
- Choosing ecommerce software
- Taking card payments online
- Hosting your store
- Setting up your store
- Adding products
- Testing your store
- Launching your store
- What to do after launch
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