Path to the first shop
It is easier to treat the first shop launch as a short route. At each step, you add a little information and then check how the shop looks to a buyer.
This is an overview. Detailed instructions for separate actions will be available in other articles.
General route
- Create an account.
- Log in to the cabinet.
- Become a seller.
- Fill in the seller profile.
- Create a shop.
- Set up the storefront.
- Add categories.
- Add products.
- Check the storefront as a buyer.
- Accept the first order.
What happens at the main steps
First, you create an account and log in to the cabinet. After that, you can move to seller mode and fill in the details needed for shop work.
Then you create a shop and set up its storefront. It is important to provide a clear name, description, and terms that help the buyer make a decision.
After that, you add categories and products. Categories help the buyer find the right product faster, and the product card explains what they are buying.
When the products are ready, it is worth opening the storefront as a buyer. This makes it easier to notice unclear names, empty descriptions, or extra gaps in the shop structure.
What you can prepare in advance
- Shop name.
- Short shop description.
- List of first categories.
- Product names and descriptions.
- Prices and product availability.
- Clear payment and order pickup or delivery terms.
What you do not have to do right away
Do not try to describe the entire future assortment at once. For the first launch, it is enough to prepare a few clear categories and products.
You also do not have to make every text perfect immediately. The important thing is that the buyer understands what you sell, how much it costs, and how to place an order.
Where to go next
The next step is first shop launch. This practical guide walks you through cabinet actions after the general route is clear.