How to Make an E-Commerce Website (2024) Online Shopping Store

Website Learners
30 Jul 202126:15

Summary

TLDRIn this comprehensive guide, Bryan from Website Learners demonstrates how to build an e-commerce website from scratch. The tutorial covers all essential steps, including selecting a website name, setting up domain and hosting, importing a sample e-commerce site, adding products, customizing the store, and setting up payment methods. With a focus on simplicity and speed, Bryan walks users through using WordPress, installing the Astra theme, and connecting Stripe for secure payments. By the end, viewers will have a fully functional online store ready to sell products with ease.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Choose a domain name and check if it's available before proceeding with your website launch.
  • 😀 Secure both a domain name and hosting plan, ensuring your website is live and accessible on the internet.
  • 😀 Use WordPress and Astra theme to quickly set up a sample e-commerce site, saving time and effort.
  • 😀 After importing the sample site, you can easily customize it to match your brand and product offerings.
  • 😀 Add and manage products on your e-commerce site through the WordPress dashboard.
  • 😀 Customize the currency settings on your site to match the currency in which you wish to sell your products.
  • 😀 Set up a payment gateway like Stripe to accept payments from customers directly to your bank account.
  • 😀 Provide your customers with the ability to track their orders and update their personal details via the 'My Account' section.
  • 😀 Edit product pages and homepage sections using Elementor for easy customization without coding.
  • 😀 Change the visual appearance of your website, including your logo and navigation menu, through the WordPress customization options.
  • 😀 After setting up your store and customizing it, you have a fully functional e-commerce website ready to sell products.

Q & A

  • What is the first step in creating an e-commerce website?

    -The first step is to launch your website by choosing a website name and getting domain and hosting.

  • How do you choose a name for your website?

    -To choose a website name, click the link below the video, enter your desired name, and check if it's available.

  • What is the purpose of hosting and domain in launching a website?

    -The domain is the name of your website, and hosting is where your website’s files, images, and data are stored, making the website accessible online.

  • What steps are involved in importing a sample e-commerce site to speed up the creation process?

    -The steps include logging into your website’s WordPress dashboard, installing the Astra theme, and importing the sample e-commerce site using Elementor.

  • Why is it recommended to import a sample site instead of building an e-commerce site from scratch?

    -Importing a sample site speeds up the process significantly and makes it easier to customize your site rather than starting from scratch.

  • How can you delete the sample products after importing the e-commerce site?

    -To delete sample products, go to your WordPress dashboard, click on 'Products,' select all the sample products, move them to trash, and apply the changes.

  • How do you add your own product to the e-commerce store?

    -To add a product, go to the 'Products' section in your WordPress dashboard, click 'Add New,' enter product details (name, price, description), and upload product images before publishing.

  • What is the process to change the currency on your e-commerce website?

    -Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to WooCommerce settings, select your desired currency, and save changes. The updated currency will then reflect on your product pages.

  • How can you set up payment methods for your e-commerce store?

    -To set up payment, create an account on Stripe, link it with your website, and install the Stripe for WooCommerce plugin. Then, configure the plugin with your account details.

  • What steps are necessary for customers to track their orders after purchase?

    -Customers can track their orders through their email, which includes a login link to their account on the website, where they can view their order history and update their details.

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