How to Set Up an Online Store
A comprehensive guide to launching your online store using platforms like Shopify, LaunchCart, and WooCommerce.
What You'll Learn:
- Setting up an online store
- Choosing the right e-commerce platform
- Managing products and orders
- Setting up payment gateways
- Marketing your online store
Why Take This Class?
- Launch your online store without needing technical expertise.
- Understand the best e-commerce platforms and tools.
- Learn how to manage products, orders, and payments efficiently.
Class Recording:
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Class Agenda
Lecture Part 1: Introduction to E-commerce Platforms
6:00 PM CST - 6:55 PM CST
We begin this class by exploring the different e-commerce platforms available today and how they work. We test drive some of them and explore their features, discuss the cost, and breakdown the advantages and disadvantages of each.
10-Minute Break
6:55 PM CST - 7:05 PM CST
We take a brief 10-minute break where you can grab a drink or snack, take a restroom break, or simply engage in the class live chat.
Lecture Part 2: Payments, Sales Tax, and Marketing
7:05 PM CST - 8:00 PM CST
After the break, we return to discuss common payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, and Venmo; lesser discussed payment options like "buy now, pay later" and crypto payments. Next, we discuss sales taxes and how to add it to your store. Then finally, we discuss some ways to market your online store.
Q&A Session (Optional)
8:00 PM CST - 8:30 PM CST
After the lecture is over, if you wish to stay a bit longer, we will have a Q&A session to answer any questions you have. You can submit questions in advance or put them in the live chat.
How It Works
- Enrollment: Enroll for the class or sign up for monthly membership to get access to all online classes.
- Livestream and Downloads: Before the livestream of the class starts, you will be provided with links to the livestream and to download the materials (notes, slides, resource lists, etc.).
- Watch and Participate: Watch the private class YouTube livestream and participate in the live chat. You can submit questions before and during the class, you can also participate in polls and class discussions.
- After Class: Recordings of the class will be available after the class is over.
- Need Personalized Help? If you would like personalized assistance with a specific project, we offer group and private tutoring sessions.
Requirements
- Device to view the livestream (computer, tablet, or smartphone)
- Speakers or headphones
- Notepad and pen for notes
Prerequisites
- Basic computer experience
- Experience browsing the internet