How to Create an eCommerce Site

In today’s digital age, an increasing number of businesses are opting for an online presence by utilizing ecommerce site hosting instead of relying solely on traditional brick-and-mortar stores. By embracing this modern approach, you can unlock the potential of reaching a vast global audience, as anyone with an internet connection can conveniently browse and purchase products from your virtual store. Moreover, the beauty of ecommerce website hosting lies in the fact that you can wave goodbye to the expenses associated with leasing physical retail spaces, leading to significant reductions in overhead costs. Join us as we delve into the realm of building an ecommerce website and discover the endless opportunities it offers for expanding your business in the digital realm.

Finding Inspiration

Click the Inspiration link in your Dashboard to view the available website styles. Choose from different categories such as Fitness, Fashion, and Music. Click on them to zoom in and preview how they look, then select the one you want to use.

Customize Site

The Customize link in your Dashboard has most of the tools you’ll need to make the site fit your business. Any needed tools not already included can be added with an installable plugin

• Change your Site Title
• Change your Color Palettes
• Edit Pages
• Change your Background
• Add Pages
• Change Themes

Install Shopping Cart Software

Since your site is powered by WordPress you can use the many available Plugins and Widgets. The most popular shopping cart plugin is WooCommerce since it’s free, works well, and is easy to use.

• How to Install WooCommerce

Add Products

After installing WooCommerce you can begin adding products.

• How to Add a Product in WooCommerce

Setup Shipping

Shipping setup is important so you can charge the right amount for the package you are sending. You can also include a handling fee if necessary.

• How to Configure Shipping Zones in WooCommerce

Handling Fee

After setting up your shipping, you may also want to include a handling fee.

• How to Add a Handling Fee to WooCommerce Checkout

Setup Payment Gateway

You can accept money online using a payment gateway. There are many available, but PayPal and Authorize.net are very popular.

• How to Accept PayPal in WooCommerce
• How to Accept Credit Card Payments in WooCommerce with Authorize.net

Additional Guides

Now that you have created an eCommerce website feel free to personalize it further. You will find many helpful guides on our WooCommerce Education Channel. Plus, check out these WordPress plugins for small business owners.