Create your own Online Shop

Owning an online shop is a great way to expand your brand and attract more sales. There are many other advantages to having an online store, including low operating costs and 24/7 availability. But the best part is; it’s easy to set up. Learn how to create an online store from scratch.

How to create an online store in 8 steps

Creating an online store may seem challenging, but you can use an intuitive, easy-to-use website builder. You can easily drag and drop items, creating your perfect webpage in minutes. All it takes is 8 steps:

1. Find a hosting provider
2. Choose a domain name
3. Choose the right plan
4. Install your online shop
5. Create your products
6. Add payment methods
7. Design your online shop
8. Set up an email domain

Read below a description of each.

1. Find a hosting provider

A domain host also ensures your shop’s web security through an HTTPS protocol and SSL certificate if you purchase a plan with these features. They guarantee that your client’s data won’t fall into the wrong hands. one.com is an example of a host.

2. Choose a domain name

A domain name is a URL part after the www. So, for example, in the case of www.one.com, the domain name is one.com. It exists so people can type a name to access your website instead of an IP address, which would be significantly more challenging to memorize.

Each domain name has to be unique. So, using a domain checker tool is critical to see if your idea is available. If it isn’t, look for an alternative using the above tips. If it’s available, register it.

An alternative is choosing a different extension, also called a Top Level Domain (TLD). The extension is the final part of an URL. It’s also the last part of an email. For example, in one.com, the TLD is .com. This extension is the most popular worldwide, but you can also use .co.uk to inform people of your company’s nationality.

3. Choose the right plan

one.com has several plans from which you can choose. There’s a plan tailored for each online shop’s necessities, from the smallest to the largest. For example, the enthusiast plan is perfect for starting an online store from scratch. It offers the following:

• Five websites supported
• 200 GB SSD storage
• Unlimited webmail accounts
• Daily backup & restore
• 1-click WordPress install

4. Install your online shop

After completing your order, log in to your one.com dashboard, navigate to Online Shop and click “Create my shop.”

5. Create your products

Once you install your online shop, fill it with physical and/or digital products. You can do this in the “Products” tab. Click on “add product,” fill in its details, and upload its image. You can enable additional options if it comes in different colours or sizes.

6. Add payment methods

Enable your preferred payment methods in the “Settings” tab. You can use the following:

• Stripe
• Credit card, iDEAL, Giropay, Bancontact & SOFORT
• PayPal
• Manual payments like bank transfers

It’s a good idea to define all other settings before your online shop goes live, such as shipping costs, invoice details, and terms and conditions. Read our online shop guides if you need help.

7. Design your online shop

Go to Shopfront. Next, choose how you’d like to create your online store. We recommend using Website Builder. It’s a fast way to publish your online store with a professional and visually appealing design that’s easy to manage and maintain.

You can add your online shop to your website by going to the Website Builder. Simply drag and drop the “Online Shop” component into your workspace. Don’t forget to use our mobile editor to ensure your online shop looks as great on mobile devices.

If you like how everything looks, you’re ready to publish your online shop!

8. Set up an email domain

Email on your domain will ensure your online store looks professional when communicating with customers. You can create multiple accounts, so each department or employee can have their email address.