Starting an online store can seem daunting, but with Shopify, the process is simplified to help you get started with ease. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own Shopify store, illustrated with a real-life experience that shows you just how accessible it is.
Step 1: Register on Shopify
Start by going to Shopify.com. You can find the link in the description of this video. Use a dedicated email address, like info@yourcompany.com , for all your store-related communications and support.
Step 2: Initial Setup
Shopify will walk you through a simple signup process where you’ll indicate whether you’re a new merchant and which platforms you plan to sell on, such as Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. Name your store (e.g., “Thomas 2020 store”) and set a secure password.
Step 3: Create your store
Once you’ve filled out the basic information, Shopify will create your store. You’ll start with a temporary URL like automate2022.myshopify.com , but you can purchase your own domain name later, which usually only takes a few minutes.
Step 4: Access the Shopify back office
You will then access the Shopify back office, where you can manage your products, orders and customers. Shopify offers three months free, after which the service becomes paid (27 euros per month in France).
Step 5: Setting up the online store
Navigate the menu to “Online Store” and then “Themes.” Shopify will have pre-installed a theme that’s tailored to your needs, like the “Dawn” theme if you mentioned you want to sell on TikTok, which is both powerful and free.
Step 6: Customizing and adding products
Click on "View your store" to see what it looks like. At first, it will be empty until you add products. To add a product, go to the "Products" section, click "Add a product", fill in the details (e.g. a T-shirt for €20, on sale for €18), add photos, and set the stock.
Conclusion
And there you have it, you have now created your store and added your first product! That’s all for today, but join us soon for more tips and to continue growing your Shopify store.
This simple and straightforward approach shows that getting started with Shopify doesn’t require extensive technical expertise and can be accomplished in a short amount of time. Take the time to customize your store to reflect your brand and start selling to a global audience today!
