NEED HEP SETTING UP FROM START TO FINISH??????????????????

[sandiw4]

I am new to SHOPIFY & ALL DEEMS VERY CONFYSIBG I NEED HEKP IN SETTING UP ACCIUNT FROM STSR^T TO FINISY CAN SONE HELP ME??????????????????????????????

[Bundler-Manuel]

Hey there @sandiw4  I suggest that you start by watching some basic YouTube tutorials and checking out some blog posts from the official Shopify site. After that, I suggest that you can get a trusted developer for any additional stuff you need to sort out.

[Wendell4]

@sandiw4 You can check this guideline from Shopify Blog page directly to get your store started actually:

https://www.shopify.com/blog/start-online-store

Also, it will be better if you can share the store URL here, and I can take a careful look at current situation and share some feedbacks in detail. Thank you!

[Yuparkoti]

@sandiw4 

Beginners’ Manual on How to Establish a Shopify Store

Step 1: Make an Account in Shopify

— Visit shopify, click Start free trial. Enter your email, password, and store name (e. g., “MyCoolStore”).

— Begin with the 3-day $1/month for 3 months after free trial.

Tip: Ensure that you choose a unique store name so that you may be able to stand out.

Step 2: Familiarize Yourself with the Dashboard

— Take some time exploring the Shopify Admin Dashboard (where you can manage products, design, payments and more).

— Stick on the setting up list for quick help.

Step 3: Identify a Niche & Integrate Products

— Opt for high selling products within a particular market segment; for example, one may consider pet accessories and then research about the available suppliers whom he can work with comfortably in dropshipping by using DSers).

— Follow these simple steps: Go to Products > Add Product, add titles, descriptions, prices, and images. Organize into Collections.

Tip: Be sure to order samples first so that you can verify whether or not your suppliers are really reliable in meeting your customers’ needs without fail or delay.

Step 4: Create Your Websites’ Appearance

— Visit Online Store > Themes then select any available free mobile responsive theme and change its styles too.

— More pages should be included such as About, Contact, Refund Policy which can easily created from templates under Settings > Legal.

Tip: Ensure easy movement through keeping a plain appearance.

Step 5: Arrange for payment

— Turn on Shopify payments (provide bank details) or select PayPal/Stripe under Settings > Payments.

— See if transactions go through using the Bogus Gateway.

Tip: Cross-check information to lessen potential monetary hazards, and as such, prevent any issues with payouts that may arise.

Step 6: Set up shipping

— Define prices per location at Settings > Shipping and Delivery. Use supplier timelines for dropshipping.

— Carry out shipping by making a test order.

Tip: Show shipping timings openly so that you can monitor what is expected better.

Step 7: Arrange Taxes

— Choose your location and turn on automatic tax counting at Settings > Taxes and Duties.

— Get professional advice for special cases.

Step 8: Domain

— Purchase custom domain from Settings > Domains.

Tip: Having its unique domain name increases customers’ trust in the online store business

Step 9: Protect Your Store

— Activate two-factor authentication under Settings > Account.

— Allow customers to decide whether they want to create accounts under Settings > Customer Accounts.

Step 10: Test & Launch

— Carry out testing of checkout, mobile view as well as links using a trail order.

— Uncheck password box on Online Store > Preferences tab to make the store live.

— Start sharing in social media for people to see it and come over to buy.

Tip: Beginning with costless promotions like Instagram would help mitigate low-margin worries on keeping expenses low

Step 11: Advertise Your Store

— Optimize SEO using high keyword density titles/descriptions

— Integrate social media into Sales Channels while enabling abandoned cart emails at Checkout under Settings

— Installation of trust app is necessary

Tip: Concentrate more on costless advertising to compete effectively in over-saturated market

Addressing Dropshipping Fears

— Unreliable Suppliers: Use DSers, check reviews, and test products.

— Poor Customer Experiences: Communicate clearly, offer great support, and use quality images. 

— Competition/Low Margins: Pick a less crowded niche, optimize SEO, and start small.

Beginner Tips

— Utilize Shopify Help Center or YouTube tutorials if needed.

— Start off with few products to gauge market demand.

— Call Shopify’s round-the-clock support for assistance anytime.

[SamDTCSupport]

Hi! Getting started with Shopify can definitely feel overwhelming at first, you're not alone in that.
Here’s a simple breakdown to help you move forward step by step:

1. Start with the basics: Choose a theme (you can begin with a free one like “Dawn”), add your products, set your prices, and write clear product descriptions.

2. Set up payments and shipping: Go to your Settings > Payments to enable payment methods, and set up shipping zones under Shipping and delivery.

3. Test everything: Before going live, place a test order to make sure checkout, taxes, and emails are working as expected.

4. Get help if needed: If you're stuck or want someone to walk you through it, there are Shopify experts and partners (like agencies or freelancers) who can help with full store setup, depending on what stage you're at.

Take it one step at a time, Shopify also has a great Help Center if you want to follow official tutorials. You’re already on the right track by asking here!