Shopify is one of today's most popular e-commerce platforms for creating and managing an online store. Have you chosen this CMS? Excellent choice! Before embarking on the configuration of a Shopify storeWe invite you to read this article, which outlines the key steps involved in setting up your online store.
Choosing a graphic theme
The first configuration step is to choose a theme for your Shopify site. This is the the graphic theme that defines the visual appearance of your online store. Shopify offers a wide variety of themes, both free and paid, that will enable you to create a site that reflects your corporate identity.
Numerous customization options are available, allowing you to modify the typography, size, color and design of the various elements that make up your e-commerce store.
Add products
Products are the keystone of your e-commerce site. That's why you need to give special care in creating your product sheets. They're what drive purchase intent on your Shopify site.
Configuring your Shopify site therefore inevitably involves filling in the details of the products you want to sell online: title, complete and detailed description, attractive photos, price, delivery times, reassurance elements.
Create service pages
In addition to products, information about your company and your e-commerce activity is important to potential customers. So don't overlook the creation of pages that describe your company and its history, as well as pages that deliver essential information for web users. Here's an example:
- about us" page
- delivery page
- contact page
- return policy
- terms and conditions of sale
- privacy and data use policy...
Set up delivery and payment
Finally, adding delivery methods, setting their prices and setting up payment gateways are the last key steps in configuring your online store. These essential parameters also need to be carefully configured, so that your customers can place orders online without a hitch.
Conclusion
Here's an overview of the essential steps involved in setting up your Shopify online store, but you should know that many other parameters come into play in order to finalize and launch your e-commerce store in the best possible way. To make sure you don't forget any of them, and that your project is carried out successfully from A to Z, don't hesitate to contact Soledis, Shopify Partners agency, and let's discuss your project today!
