Opening an online store is exciting. A little preparation makes the launch smooth and helps the first orders arrive sooner. Use this checklist.
Before you build
- Choose your first products. Start with your best sellers, not your whole catalogue.
- Take good photos. Bright, clear photos on a plain background sell better than anything else. Show the product from a few angles.
- Write short, honest descriptions. Size, material, weight, what's in the box.
- Decide your prices and delivery charges. Be clear about delivery areas and timing.
When you build
- Make it easy on a phone. Most shoppers will visit on mobile. Big buttons, fast pages and a short checkout.
- Offer the right payments. Cards, online banking and e-wallets — whatever your customers already use.
- Add WhatsApp. Many customers like to ask a quick question before they buy.
- Organise categories. Customers should find any product in two or three taps.
Before you launch
- Build trust. Show your address, phone number, return policy and real reviews.
- Test an order yourself. Buy something, check the emails, and make sure the payment arrives.
Real examples
We built the online store for Sri Ayini, a traditional spice and health-mix brand, and the product catalogue for Grand Palace General Trading in Dubai. See more in our website portfolio.
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