Learning Shopify

Create a simple online store with Shopify, the trusted and easy-to-use ecommerce tool.

Want to start your own online business? Shopify is a trusted and popular hosted ecommerce solution that provides advanced store management in a remarkably clean and easy-to-understand package. You don't need to know HTML or PHP; all you need is an email address and a password to get started. This course takes you through the setup, configuration, publication, and management of your first online store using Shopify. Instructor Patrick Rauland helps you select a visual theme, set up products and inventory, collect payments, configure shipping, and manage orders with the Shopify dashboard. Along the way, he offers tips and best practices for running a successful online store.

Introduction

• Start your online store with Shopify
• What you should know

1. Introduction to Shopify

• Why use Shopify?
• Create an account

2. Add Products

• Add a product
• Add product variants
• Add SEO information
• Add other information to a product
• Add digital products

3. Select a Theme

• Browse themes
• Customize theme settings
• Customize home page
• Customize product page
• Add static pages
• Customize menus

4. Configure Shipping Settings

• Determine product shipping options
• Set up flat-rate shipping
• Set up free shipping
• Set up real-time carrier rates
• Print shipping labels

5. Collect Payment

• Understand online payments
• Set up Shopify payments
• Configure taxes

6. The Shopify App Store

• Browse the Shopify app store
• Install the Product Reviews app

7. The Shopify Dashboard

• Manage orders
• Understand and interact with customers
• Create discounts
• Sales reports
• Add refund, privacy, and TOC statements
• High-risk payments and fraud

8. Launch Your Store

• Use your custom domain
• Enable Google Analytics

Conclusion

• Next steps