Ecommerce Steps to Selling Online

You can collect payments online for your products or services by adding to an existing website or creating a new one!

1 - Select an Ecommerce Plan

Choose a plan that fits your business needs and your budget. Your decision should be based on your desired website design, number of products, search, filter, sort, and payment processors.

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2 – Setup Your Payment Processor

The 3 main online payment processors are Square, PayPal, and Stripe. None of them have monthly fees but they all have transaction fees with every order.

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3 – Take Photos of Your Products

You can take photos using your phone. Photos do not have to be professional because they will look more personal and authentic if they are your own. If you offer services instead of products, you can use stock photos.

4 – Upload Your Photos to the Internet

If you took photos using your phone, they may already be stored in Google Photos. If not, upload your files to any cloud-based storage like Dropbox, iCloud, etc. Rename the photos with relevant filenames to identify them like blue hat, red shoes, etc.

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5 – Describe Your Products

There are several factors that go into a customer’s purchasing decision. It takes more than a Buy Now button. Create an Excel spreadsheet or Word document to identify each product by filename, product name, price, description, and options – color, size, etc.

Arba's Marketing Tools

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Archiving a Website

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If you need to archive a website for later reference, you have a few options for saving it using Chrome. Each method has its features, depending on what you need from the webpage you're saving. Whether you're a minimalist, a convenience seeker, or a collector, Chrome offers a way to keep the web's riches in your digital pocket. HTML Only : This option saves the webpage in its bare-bones form, capturing only the HTML file. Think of it as saving the skeleton of the webpage without the flesh. You get the structure, the text, and the links, but it's like attending a gala in your finest attire and forgetting your shoes, purse, and accessories at home. The images, CSS (which dictates the webpage's style and layout), and JavaScript (which adds interactivity) are not saved. When you open the file, it might look like the webpage's less glamorous twin, missing its flair and dynamism.

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HTML Generators

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Landing Page Templates

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A well-designed and converting landing page for your products and services is crucial for business growth. A thoughtfully crafted landing page can make all the difference in engaging and converting potential customers. Check out the template design ideas to help you create a landing page that drives results. With the right design, you can effectively showcase your offerings and compel visitors to take action, ultimately boosting your business success.