How To Create A FREE Online Store with Google Sites | Google Sites Ecommerce Tutorial

Summary

This tutorial demonstrates how to turn a Google Site into a fully functional online store using Ecwid. It covers setting up a Google Site, adding a store page, embedding an Ecwid store, and adjusting the store’s appearance and functionality. The guide walks users through configuring Ecwid, ensuring the store is responsive across devices, and finally publishing it for customers to browse and purchase. The process is beginner-friendly and emphasizes easy customization to create a seamless online shopping experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 Google Sites is a free website builder that allows users to create websites quickly and easily.
• 😀 You can convert a Google Site into an online store by integrating it with Ecwid.
• 😀 Ecwid offers a free plan that allows you to add up to 10 products to your online store.
• 😀 To set up the store, you need to create a new page for your store in Google Sites and integrate Ecwid via an embed code.
• 😀 Product details, images, descriptions, and pricing can be added within Ecwid, allowing you to customize your store's offerings.
• 😀 To offer product variations (like different colors or sizes), you need to upgrade to a paid Ecwid plan.
• 😀 Once products are added to Ecwid, you can preview them before embedding the store into your Google Site.
• 😀 Payment methods such as PayPal can be configured to allow customers to complete their purchases securely.
• 😀 Shipping options such as local delivery or flat rates can be set up in Ecwid for seamless customer fulfillment.
• 😀 Embedding the Ecwid store into the Google Sites page requires adjusting the widget’s size to ensure it displays correctly on the site.
• 😀 After embedding the store, ensure the site is responsive and looks good on various devices by previewing it on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
• 😀 Once satisfied with the setup, you can publish the online store to make it live for customers to browse and purchase products.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the tutorial in the video?

The main goal of the tutorial is to guide viewers on how to turn a Google Site into an online store using Ecwid.

Why is Ecwid integrated with Google Sites?

Ecwid is integrated with Google Sites to allow users to easily add an online store to their Google Sites website, enabling e-commerce functionality without needing advanced coding skills.

How do you add an online store to a Google Site using Ecwid?

To add an online store, you need to create an Ecwid account, set up your products, copy the provided HTML code, then paste it into the Google Sites page using the 'Embed' feature.

What should you do if the online store widget is not displaying properly on your Google Site?

You should adjust the size of the widget by dragging the sides, top, and bottom to ensure that the entire store is displayed properly on the page.

How can you preview the online store before publishing it?

To preview the store, click on the 'Preview' button, which will allow you to see how the store appears on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Why is it important to check the responsiveness of the online store across devices?

Checking responsiveness is crucial to ensure that the online store looks good and functions properly on all devices, such as desktops, tablets, and smartphones, providing a better user experience.

What happens when a customer clicks on a product in the online store?

When a customer clicks on a product, they are taken to the product page where they can choose options (like color) and proceed to checkout.

How can a customer complete a purchase on the store?

After selecting the product and adding it to their bag, the customer can go to the checkout page to complete the purchase.

What action should be taken when the online store is ready to be launched?

When the store is ready, click on the 'Publish' button to make it live and start receiving orders.

What additional tips or considerations does the tutorial suggest for users setting up their online store?

The tutorial emphasizes ensuring that the store is fully responsive on all devices, as well as making sure the layout and design are visually appealing before launching the store.