How to Launch a Successful eCommerce Store (Step-by-Step)

Starting an eCommerce store doesn't have to be complicated or frustrating. We'll show you how to build a successful online store.

With this simple step-by-step plan, you can launch your store and start making sales faster than you ever thought possible.

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In this video, we walk you through everything you need to know to get your online store up and running – even if you have zero technical skills. From choosing your hosting provider to setting up payment gateways and adding products, we cover it all! You’ll also learn:

- The two most overlooked steps that can make or break your sales.
- How to choose the right website builder and theme.
- SEO tips to help your products rank on Google.
- How to add powerful features like email marketing, analytics, and backups.

Whether you’re starting a side hustle or building the foundation for your e-commerce empire, this guide has you covered!

Links:

Bluehost - https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/bluehost/
Contact Form - WPForms Pro https://wpforms.com/
Email Marketing Platform - Constant Contact https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/constant-contact/
SEO - All in One SEO Pro https://aioseo.com/
Google Search Console https://search.google.com/search-console
Analytics - MonsterInsights Pro https://www.monsterinsights.com/
Site Backup - Duplicator Pro https://duplicator.com/

Mentioned Videos:

How to Choose the Best WordPress Hosting - https://youtu.be/B7u_Vavh68M
What Are Categories On WordPress & How To Use Them - https://youtu.be/O1XFVHeNI8o


Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:22 - Choosing Your Hosting and Website Builder
00:05:35 - How to Set up Your WordPress Site
00:12:18 - Choosing the Perfect WordPress Theme
00:19:35 - Managing WordPress Plugins
00:21:49 - Setting up WooCommerce
00:26:33 - Adding Products to Your Store (Simple & Variable)
00:36:22 - Customizing the Product Page
00:41:28 - Building Essential Pages (Homepage, Contact Page, etc.)
00:58:38 - Setting Up Payments with Stripe
01:00:53 - Configuring Shipping and Taxes
01:03:26 - Adding a Contact Form to Your Store
01:09:27 - Setting up Email Marketing (WPForms + Constant Contact)
01:15:05 - Optimizing Your Store for SEO (All-in-One SEO Plugin)
01:32:43 - Tracking Visitors with Google Analytics (MonsterInsights)
01:43:54 - Backing Up Your Site (Duplicator Plugin)
01:48:14 - Launching Your Online Store
01:50:05 - Don't Forget THIS Step!

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