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Be Your Own Boss: A Checklist to Help You Build Your First eCommerce Store

We've created a fantastic checklist to assist you in navigating the most crucial components of starting an e-commerce business.

By Clair FengPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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The future of e-commerce is here. Most people look forward to being their own boss and making decisions about their future. The internet has made this aim more accessible than ever before, and e-commerce is one exciting way to achieve it. However, knowing how to establish an e-commerce firm is a difficult task.

Don't be concerned if you don't know where to begin. We've created a fantastic checklist to assist you in navigating the most crucial components of starting an e-commerce business.

Research eCommerce Sites & Choose A Niche

Doing the appropriate research is the first step in establishing an e-commerce firm. You will need to research the e-commerce sites you are considering and make conclusions regarding your specific business. Find the biggest rivals in your industry, examine their history and business approach, and gain product ideas by researching popular items.

Consider what your e-commerce firm will offer to your customers. Will you sell goods or services? Are the items you sell physical or digital? Where will your customers be able to purchase your goods? Along similar lines, you should consider the sort of company plan you intend to employ.

It's also a good idea to adhere to a niche rather than putting together a random assortment of items. Choose something you enjoy and wish to share with others.

Select A Brand Name

You should select a distinct name that expresses what your company is or does. While you may not want to spend too much time on your website right now, it is worth checking to see whether your company's domain name is likely to be accessible. If your domain name is already in use, you might want to consider another business name or structure.

Select the Legal Structure

The type of business you choose will have legal and financial ramifications for your e-commerce success. In general, you will form single ownership, standard partnership, LLC, or organization. Each kind of business has advantages and downsides, so you may want to see a counselor or other legal professional for guidance on the best option for your company.

Create Your Website

Having your own e-commerce website allows you to understand your clients deeper. This includes demographic information such as their location, and how they found your website and learned about you. You may study their online behavior, such as what they were looking at and how they proceeded to purchase from you.

Remember to build a website that anybody can access anywhere, at any time. Clients may browse your website and use your services or obtain the information they want, even during non-business hours. If you don't know how to code, you may utilize drag-and-drop website builders like Shoplazza and Wix.

Create an Interesting Homepage

When someone initially visits your online business, make sure you attract their attention and don't make them leave within a few seconds. You want to give them something fascinating to look at, including using the right colors and having a prominent brand.

As a result, businesses must construct their websites with solid design and layout to give clients unique features and easy navigation. This will encourage more people to browse your website and make purchases from your company.

Promote your E-commerce Company

You will need to appropriately promote your e-commerce firm when you are ready to serve your consumers.

You may employ several marketing strategies, including Google AdWords, social media ads, word of mouth, and more. At the most basic level, you'll want to optimize your business website for SEO and employ any online marketing tools that are built into your e-commerce platform.

(Contributed by Muhammad Usman; Co-author: Clair Feng)

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