This episode offers a foundational guide for new entrepreneurs on setting up an e-commerce website. It covers essential steps from domain name selection and registration to choosing a reliable hosting provider, emphasizing factors like site speed, uptime, and customer support for a successful online presence.
Key takeaways
When choosing a domain name, verify its availability (and trademark status) for your desired .com, social media handles, and consider outsourcing if experiencing analysis paralysis.
Prioritize site speed and uptime when selecting a hosting provider, as these directly impact customer experience and search engine ranking. Look for "five nines" (99.999%) uptime.
Leverage hosting provider benefits like free domain registration and custom email accounts (e.g., support@yourbrand.com) to enhance professionalism and streamline operations.
Avoid "shiny object syndrome" with plugins; excessive plugins can slow down your site, negatively impacting user experience and potentially search rankings.
Understand that while platforms like Shopify and Squarespace manage hosting in the background, a hosting provider is always necessary for any live website.
On today’s episode we break down the steps to build your own e-commerce website. Provide the resources and tools we use to build websites. You will walk away from this podcast with actionable steps to go and get your own ecommerce website designed, built, and selling! We have listed the tools and resources we prefer and links to get you started. Preferred Wordpress Web Hosting --> Siteground www.fiverr.com www.freeeup.com www.upwork.com Top 3 plugins à Yoas...
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
When choosing a domain name, verify its availability (and trademark status) for your desired .com, social media handles, and consider outsourcing if experiencing analysis paralysis.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Prioritize site speed and uptime when selecting a hosting provider, as these directly impact customer experience and search engine ranking. Look for "five nines" (99.999%) uptime.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Leverage hosting provider benefits like free domain registration and custom email accounts (e.g., support@yourbrand.com) to enhance professionalism and streamline operations.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Avoid "shiny object syndrome" with plugins; excessive plugins can slow down your site, negatively impacting user experience and potentially search rankings.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Understand that while platforms like Shopify and Squarespace manage hosting in the background, a hosting provider is always necessary for any live website.
