How to Start an Online Store the RIGHT WAY (Step by Step)

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Starting an online store (ecommerce website) can be terrifying for those who are not comfortable with techie things. Well -- you're not alone. Having helped thousands of our users with their websites, we have decided to create the most comprehensive guide on how to start an online store and build your ecommerce website the RIGHT way without any technical knowledge.

To start an online store, you will need the following 3 things:

1. A domain name idea (this is the name of your website i.e wpbeignner.com)

2. A web hosting account (this is where your website lives)

3. A SSL certificate (so you can accept payments online)

4. Your undivided attention for 1 hour

You can get the first 3 items at Bluehost, our recommended hosting provider.

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We would strongly recommend using our link above to make setting WordPress site that much easier.


In this tutorial, we will cover:

- How to Register a Domain Name
- How to Set Up Your Hosting
- How to Get an SSL Certificate
- How to Install WordPress
- How to Setup WooCommerce
- How to Add Products
- How to Apply a theme to your site
- How to Install WordPress Plugins
--- Add Contact Form using WordPress Plugins
- Resources to Learn WordPress

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We would strongly recommend using our link above to make setting WordPress site that much easier.

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