{"id":1413,"date":"2020-09-26T17:17:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T11:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newszii.com\/marketing\/?p=1413"},"modified":"2021-08-03T14:27:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T08:57:06","slug":"build-your-e-commerce-website-using-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newszii.com\/marketing\/build-your-e-commerce-website-using-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide On How To Build Your E-Commerce Website Using WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- date start--><p class=\"last-updated\" style=\"font-size:14px;\">September 26th, 2020 &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Updated on August 3rd, 2021<\/p><!-- date end--><p>The global retail market has grown overly-competitive, thus the need for local businesses to employ out-of-the-box strategies to be ahead of the competition. And what better solution than the digital marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>You can create an e-commerce website using WordPress that is guaranteed to captivate visitors and draw them back to your site in a few easy steps.<\/p>\n<p>Using WordPress to get your online store up-and-going offers more flexibility. It is a free and open-source content management system that is easily compatible with most plugins enhancing functionality and ease of use.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, WordPress is the most popular platform that you can use to create a professional and beautiful e-commerce website that will make you a ton of money.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Build Your E-Commerce Website: 4 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n<h4>1. Choose A Suitable Domain Name And Service Provider<\/h4>\n<p>Your domain name is how you appear on the Internet. It is the address of your website and can be anything you want.<\/p>\n<p>Although WordPress is free, you have to pay for your domain name. The average cost is about US$13 yearly. After you pick a suitable domain name, you need to get hosting from a provider.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated host, though more pricey, offers your website it&#8217;s own server ensuring more control, storage, and bandwidth.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, a shared hosting provider is cheaper as you co-share the server with other websites. Web hosting is typically charged as a monthly subscription and varies between providers.<\/p>\n<p>Also, invest in an SSL certificate to secure sensitive information, such as credit card data, on your website. The average yearly charge for SSL certification is around US$70.<\/p>\n<p>The startup fee is a bit hefty, therefore consider offers on WordPress. For instance, Bluehost comes highly recommended by WordPress as it offers a free domain name and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/what-is-ssl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SSL certification<\/a>, and a discount for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newszii.com\/best-web-hosting-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web hosting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-f7+3h+c0-9q-dp\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6005721058684548\" data-ad-slot=\"7985267544\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<h4>2. Select And Install An E-commerce Plugin<\/h4>\n<p>After you have selected a domain name, web host, and installed WordPress, you need to choose and install an <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/blog\/wordpress-ecommerce-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-commerce plugin<\/a> to enable you to sell both digital and physical products from your site.<\/p>\n<p>WooCommerce is the most popular of all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minttwist.com\/services\/web-design\/wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress plugins<\/a>, alongside EDD and WP eCommerce.<\/p>\n<p>WooCommerce features a setup wizard, clicking on the &#8216;Run&#8217; button automatically commences the installation.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is specify a few details like location, currency, shipping and tax, and payment information. Clicking the &#8216;Return to WordPress dashboard&#8217; link transfers you from your ready WooCommerce setup.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3. Set Up The Product Pages<\/h4>\n<p>To add both digital and physical products to your pages, on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altagency.co.uk\/services\/development\/wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress development<\/a> admin panel, click on &#8216;Products&#8217; and select &#8216;Add Product&#8217;. Ensure your products are categorized, have intriguing titles, catchy descriptions, and high-quality images.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Establish A Payment System<\/h4>\n<p>Upon checkout from your WordPress e-commerce website, consumers are redirected to a payment gateway that you can set up.<\/p>\n<p>Customers simply input their credit card details on the checkout page without having to leave your site. PayPal and Stripe are commonly used.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is WooCommerce?<\/h2>\n<p>Technically, WooCommerce happens to be just another plugin. The process of installing and activating WooCommerce is the same as any other plugin.\u00a0 WooCommerce is open-source. You don&#8217;t have to pay any licensing fees for installing it.<\/p>\n<p>WooCommerce is a powerful plugin that turns your WordPress site into an online store.<\/p>\n<p>This plugin is easy to install, and is compatible with any WordPress themes and design. You don&#8217;t have to change the design of your website.<\/p>\n<p>After installing the WooCommerce plugin, you will have to create your product page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are few tips for creating a product page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid duplication. URLs between categories and URLs. Assign a unique name to each product and category.<\/li>\n<li>Every product page should have details about the product name, product description, price. Never forget to upload high-quality image of the product.<\/li>\n<li>If you are familiar with coding, you can edit the custom settings of WooCommerce to change the style of your WooCommerce store. You can also buy custom WordPress designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Best Plugins For WooCommerce Store<\/h2>\n<p>These are some of the best plugins that you can install in your WooCommerce store:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/optinmonster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OptinMonster<\/a> for conversion optimization.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/constant-contact-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constant Contact<\/a> for email marketing service<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-coupons-for-woocommerce-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Coupons <\/a>for coupon offers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/coming-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SeedProd <\/a>for landing page<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-live-chat-software-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LiveChat<\/a> for live chat support<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-affiliate-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Affiliate <\/a>for affiliate tracking and management<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce-wholesale-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce Wholesale Suite<\/a> for setting wholesale pricing in WooCommerce<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/yith-woocommerce-wishlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YITH WooCommerce <\/a>to allow your customers to save products to their wishlist.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/yith-woocommerce-product-slider-carousel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce Products Slider<\/a> allows you to easily create beautiful product sliders<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/yith-woocommerce-subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce Subscriptions <\/a>allows you to easily add subscriptions to your WooCommerce store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Final Thought<\/h2>\n<p>Remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minttwist.com\/services\/seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve your SEO<\/a> to increase your Google rankings. Utilize solutions such as backlinks, keywords to create great content, dynamic meta descriptions, and prioritize speed.<\/p>\n<p>Effective SEO gets your online store more organic traffic and makes a significant difference in your sales.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 26th, 2020 &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Updated on August 3rd, 2021The global retail market has grown overly-competitive, thus the need for local businesses to employ out-of-the-box strategies to be ahead of the competition. And what better solution than the digital marketplace. 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