Build an Online Store with WordPress
Want to build an online store with WordPress but don’t know where to start?
This tutorial has you covered! From setting up hosting and securing a domain to adding products and accepting payments, we walk you through everything you need to launch a successful WordPress e-commerce store.
- HOSTING – Click here to watch on YouTube
- What is web hosting?
- Sign up with Cloudways for free
- Choose a server, configure settings & launch your store
BUY A DOMAIN – Click here to watch on YouTube
CONNECT DOMAIN TO HOSTING – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Configure DNS settings in Cloudflare
- Check domain propagation via WhatsMyDNS
- Link your domain with Cloudways hosting
INSTALL SSL CERTIFICATE – Click here to watch on YouTube
- What is an SSL Certificate?
- Install a free SSL certificate in Cloudways an secure your online store with an SSL certificate
LOG IN TO WORDPRESS – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Log in to WordPress using Cloudways
INSTALL A WORDPRESS THEME – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Install & activate the Kadence theme
INSTALL A WORDPRESS PLUGIN – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Install the WooCommerce Plugin to turn WordPress into a fully functional online store
CONFIGURE WORDPRESS SETTINGS – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Set up Site Title, Language, and Timezone
WOOCOMMERCE SETTINGS – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Configure Store Address, Currency etc
CREATE A SIMPLE PRODUCT – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Add a Simple Product with a price and images etc
- Bag
CREATE A VARIABLE PRODUCT – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Add a Variable Product with different sizes & colours
- Grey T-Shirt
- White T-Shirt
ADD SHIPPING – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Set up a WooCommerce Shipping Zone and a Flat Rates Shipping Method – $10 or [fee percent=”10.0″]
ADD TAXES – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Enable tax calculations & set up tax rates
ADD CARD PAYMENTS – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Install the Stripe Plugin for online payments
- Sign up to Stripe
- Configure test & live payment modes
SENDING EMAILS – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Configure WP Mail SMTP with Brevo for email deliverability
CUSTOMISE WORDPRESS THEME – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Modify colors, fonts, menus & layout for your online store
- Adjust the header, navigation & footer for a seamless shopping experience
FINAL TOUCHES – Click here to watch on YouTube
- Manage orders, test payments & launch your store live
🎥 Watch the full tutorial and follow along to build an online store with WordPress today! 🚀
Thank you
Jonathan @ Buildawebs
