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eCommerce Website using WordPress <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So you want to Set Up an eCommerce Website<\/strong> using WordPress <\/strong>to help you do it. We understand – after all, WordPress <\/strong>powers 30% of all websites on the internet today, and for good reason. It’s a robust, scalable platform that’s also completely free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you should not immediately turn to WordPress without first examining other possibilities. Although WordPress<\/a> is a fantastic platform, it is not for everyone. If you’re only trying to sell a few things as a side business<\/strong>, for example, utilising WordPress is like riding the bus instead of an Uber: time-consuming, expensive, and useless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Steps to Set Up an eCommerce Website Using WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Score the perfect domain name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your domain name is essentially the address for your website. It’s the section of your URL following the ‘www.’ For example, ours is ‘<\/a>F60host<\/a>.com<\/a>.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sites like F60Host<\/a> allow you to purchase a domain name. If you’re lucky, the one you want will be free and selling for the typical cheap price. If you’re not so lucky, your favourite domain name may be unavailable or only available for resale at a significantly higher price \u2014 potentially thousands of dollars. However, this is just for the first year; after that, even the most expensive domain names will renew at the usual fee ($8\u2013$20\/year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Sign up to a hosting provider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you’ve secured your domain name, it’s time to locate a Web Hosting<\/a> company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every website requires some form of hosting<\/strong>. It’s like renting a piece of online real estate \u2014 just make sure you choose a patch with lots of room to expand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to deciding on the finest hosting company and the sort of hosting you want, you must consider the type of shop you are creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing we will suggest is that shared hosting<\/strong> should be avoided. When you share a server with other websites, if one of them is hacked, it leaves your site susceptible as well. This is just not worth the risk when dealing with people’s credit card information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend starting with one of WooCommerce Hosting or WordPress Hosting<\/a> plans, whether you’re just getting started with a few goods or envision your business expanding in the near future. WooCommerce <\/strong>and WordPress Hosting<\/strong> plans from F60 Host aren’t simply specialised eCommerce powerhouses; they’re also designed to make your life simpler. They start at the best price including one-click payment processing and a storefront theme that is automatically deployed. You’ll be able to sell an endless number of things as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Install WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two main ways to install WordPress<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. \u2018One-click\u2019 install through your hosting dashboard <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Manually downloading WordPress, then uploading it to your hosting account <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    \u2018One-click\u2019 WordPress installation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As you would think, the first choice is the most straightforward, and it’s the one we recommend. When picking a hosting company, search for those that provide ‘one-click’ install \u2014 for a list of the best, see our list of the top WordPress <\/a>hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 4: Install and configure WooCommerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The most popular WordPress plugin <\/strong>for adding eCommerce features to your site is WooCommerce. It has over 4 million active installations and a 4.6\/5 rating from over 3,000 users. It’s safe to say it’s rather popular, and it’s understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For starters, it’s completely free. WooCommerce, like WordPress<\/strong>, is an open-source platform created by a community. While certain ‘extensions’ (such as the ability for clients to book appointments) may need a fee, you may transform your website into an online store without costing a dime. That includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n