Setting up your eCommerce website

ecommerce websites, online retailers in canada
Updated on: February 19, 2021

Now is the perfect time to set up an eCommerce store for your business with the guidance of a local website designer. Whether it’s for shipping goods, curbside pick-up, or both, an eCommerce website can streamline your operations.

One of the quickest ways to accomplish this is to create a WordPress website using the WooCommerce plugin, which also happens to be our specialty. We have experience with many other eCommerce platforms, such as Shopify, Magento, and custom-built eCommerce websites, yet we recommend WordPress/WooCommerce for its speed and ease of setup.

With WordPress, you can design a custom theme that fits your brand, and WooCommerce is well-supported by the WordPress community, making it easy to customize your online store with features not included in the base package of the plugin.

How to Make a WordPress eCommerce Website:

  1. Hire an experienced web developer
  2. Purchase a domain name
  3. Purchase a web hosting package
  4. Install WordPress (some web hosts offer automatic setup)
  5. Pick a theme for your website’s look and feel
  6. Install WooCommerce or another eCommerce plugin (to manage products, orders, and payments)
  7. Set up a payment provider (PayPal, Moneris, etc.)
  8. Add your products and company information to the website
  9. Start promoting your website

This is the bare-bones version of setting up your store. Other essential steps include ensuring your website’s design reflects your brand’s identity, optimizing it for search engines (SEO), and testing for a smooth and intuitive user experience (UX/UI). Implementing online marketing strategies will help drive traffic to your new store, and by following these steps with the guidance of a skilled web developer, you’ll create a professional eCommerce site built for success

Why Hire a Local Toronto Website Designer for eCommerce Setup

Hiring a local Toronto website designer offers several key benefits for setting up your eCommerce store. With a local designer, you gain the advantage of in-person meetings, allowing for direct communication and real-time feedback, which helps ensure your website aligns perfectly with your vision. Working within the same timezone also means faster response times for changes and updates, crucial for smooth setup and launch. Local designers often understand regional market trends, enabling them to tailor your website’s features and style to appeal directly to Toronto-based customers. Additionally, if technical issues arise or you need ongoing support, a local designer is more accessible for on-site assistance, providing a trusted resource that feels like an extension of your team.

If you have questions and would like to speak to an expert, please call us at 416.450.5439.