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What Do I Need to Open a Shopify Store?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 2:42 am

To open a Shopify store, you’ll need to sign up for a Shopify account. You can do this by visiting Shopify.com and clicking “Start your free trial.”

Once you’ve signed up for an account, you’ll be able to choose your store’s name, set up your payment methods, and add products to your store.

To start selling products on your Shopify store, you’ll need to add a product to your inventory. To do this, click “Add product” from the “Products” section of your Shopify admin.

Enter the product’s name, price, and description, then click “Save.” You can also add a product image by clicking “Choose file” under the “Product image” heading.

PRO TIP: When opening a Shopify store, it is important to be aware of the potential risks and liabilities involved. For example, you will need to obtain a business license, pay taxes, and have adequate insurance coverage. Furthermore, you will be responsible for all the transactions made through your store, so it is important to choose a reputable payment processor. Finally, make sure you are familiar with the Shopify platform and all its features before launch to avoid any surprises down the road.

Once you’ve added a product to your inventory, it will appear on your shop’s homepage. Customers can click on the product to view its details and add it to their cart.

When a customer is ready to checkout, they’ll be taken to the shopping cart page where they can review their order and enter their shipping information.

After the customer enters their shipping information, they’ll be taken to the payment page where they can choose their payment method and enter their billing information.

Once the customer has entered their payment information, they’ll click “Place order” to complete their purchase. Your Shopify store will then send them an email receipt of their order.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.