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Create Ecommerce Websites

Create Ecommerce Websites

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If your goal is to create a simple ecommerce website, you can use ecommerce website hosting services such as Shopify or Square They're easy-to-use, you don't need to write a single line of code, and they all offer a free plan.

If you are actually interested in learning how to setup and maintain your ecommerce website, keep reading.

Setup Your Wordpress Website

30 m

1. Sign Up for a Web Hosting Account

I've used Hostgator for over 7 years and I highly recommend them for beginners. The cheapest 'web hosting' plan is sufficient for most websites.
15 m

2. Login to cPanel

cPanel is a web-based software that helps you manage your hosting account easily.
30 m

3. Install Wordpress

Install wordpress on any cPanel-powered web hosting account.

Setup WooCommerce

10 m

4. Posts vs. Pages

Understand how Wordpress Posts differ from Pages.

Get a Merchant Account

5 m

5. Find FREE Wordpress Plugins

Extend Wordpress' functionalities by installing plugins.

Keeping Things Running Smoothly

Security is very important for ecommerce websites. Keep your Wordpress updated.

45 m

6. Keep Wordpress Up-To-Date

Keep your Wordpress blog up-to-date with the latest features, enhancements, and security updates.
Estimated time needed to complete course:
2 h 15 m