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How to Set Up Your First Online Store in 10 Easy Steps

19 Dec 2024 • 15 min read
You might assume that setting up an online store will require you to be proficient in code, set up a server, and buy a ton of software, but we'll show you that you can start selling online with your own website and storefront in as little as ten minutes.
Name your store
Choosing a distinctive name for your brand and store is the first step. Consider a name that captures the emotions you want your customers to experience when they hear it.
Think of a logo
Now that you have your store name and brand, you need to make a logo to represent it. Your logo must convey the essence of your brand, just like your store name and brand. However, keeping it as simple as possible—something you can draw by hand—is also best practice.
Register on Whoosh
When a free service offers all of these features and more, why go to the trouble of learning how to code a transactional website, set up a server to host it, buy a domain, integrate payment channels, and integrate delivery? To allow Whoosh to create your website and storefront, go to whoosh.ph, register with an email address or Google, and then follow the on-screen directions.
Choose your colors
All you need to do to create your website now that you're on Whoosh is pick your preferred fonts and colors.
Customize your website
You begin by selecting a template that fits your style using Whoosh's drag and drop website builder. Feel free to use Whoosh's user-friendly tools to add or remove website elements, alter content, and change images.
Create your product categories
The next step after setting up your website is to add products to your online store. Establish your categories first. A neat inventory will help you with tracking and analytics in the future, as well as making it easier for customers to filter.
Upload your first product
Now that your categories are set up, you can add your products, give them a name, a brief description, and eye-catching images to make them stand out. Whoosh provides you with the means to create an infinite number of variations for your products. Do you own a variety of colors and sizes of shirts? All you need to do is set them in whoosh.
Select your payment methods
All you need to do now that your products have been uploaded is enable the payment methods you wish to have on your website. Numerous local payment methods are available, including credit and debit cards, wallets, and banks!
Setup your address
Did you know that delivery is integrated into Whoosh? Simply enter the address of your warehouse or store so that our riders can pick up your orders when they are packed and prepared for shipping.
Choose your domain and publish your site
You can create your own unique domain with Whoosh for absolutely nothing. You just need to set it! When you're ready, simply publish your website and begin promoting it to your clients and on social media.
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