{"id":30,"date":"2023-02-03T02:48:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T02:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oyed.com\/?p=30"},"modified":"2023-02-03T02:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T02:48:57","slug":"how-to-start-an-online-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oyed.com\/how-to-start-an-online-store\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start an Online Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1952756136304490\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Oyed-articles -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1952756136304490\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"6612815663\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet has literally changed the way we do things. From education to shopping, the internet has become the place where we go to find anything and everything we could imagine. One thing that the internet has also done is give us the tools to start businesses of our own. In recent years, ecommerce has taken off. If you have the creativity, drive, and hustle, you could start a business of your own. It\u2019s a competitive business though, so you have to make sure you do everything right. In this article, we\u2019re going to go through all the steps you will need to start an online store. From deciding on your niche, to choosing a platform, to creating a customer persona, we<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>How to start an online store<br>The first step is to decide on your niche. What type of products would you like to sell? What kind of style do you want your website to have? Should you sell a specific type of product, or a range of products? Do you want to focus on local sales, or are you more interested in selling internationally? Once you have decided on your niche, you can start to build your website. This can be done by looking at what other ecommerce websites are doing well. You can also look at what your competitors are selling and what they are doing well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to find a niche<br>One of the best ways to start an online store is to find a niche. A niche is a specific area of interest that you can sell a product or service related to. The more specific your niche is, the more likely it is that you will be able to find a customer that is interested in your product or service. For example, if you are looking to sell a product related to dogs, then you would want to find a niche that is specific to that. For example, if you were selling dog toys, then you would want to find a niche that is related to dogs. You want to find a niche that is related to a hobby or interest that you have. For example, if you are a runner, then you might want to find a niche that is related to running. If you are a photographer, then you might want to find a niche that is related to photography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to choose a platform<br>Before you start an online store, you need to decide what type of store you want to open. There are three popular choices: \u2013 A physical store \u2013 A virtual store \u2013 A marketplace If you want to sell a physical product, you will need to find a business license. If you are in the US, you will need to contact the state and county where your business will be located. You will also need to find a venue for your store. This will be the place where your customers will pick up their orders. If you are building a virtual store, you will need to set up a website. If you are planning on selling through a marketplace, you will need to create an account and start your business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shopify is a very popular platform to sell virtual or tangible products. If you want to skip monthly fees, you could try woocommerce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to create a customer persona<br>A customer persona is a description of your customer and how they would use your product or service. It is a useful tool for understanding what your customers really want and can help you to create a successful and profitable business.\u00a9<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The internet has literally changed the way we do things. 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