• Pick a niche (low competition, high demand).

• Choose a platform (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce).

• Optimize product pages (SEO + high-quality images).

• Drive traffic (ads, social media, email marketing).

• Shopify: Easiest for beginners ($29+/month).

• WooCommerce: Best for WordPress users (customizable).

• BigCommerce: Scalable for high-growth brands.

 Marketplaces (Amazon, Etsy) work for quick sales, but DTC stores earn 50-80% margins.

• Sign up for a Seller Account (Individual or Professional).

• List products (Optimize titles, images, and descriptions for SEO).

• Fulfill orders via FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) or handle shipping yourself.

• Run Amazon PPC ads to boost visibility.

• Monitor performance (Reviews, rankings, and ad spend).

Amazon sellers using FBA see 30-50% higher conversion rates due to Prime eligibility.

• .com (Most trusted, 48% of global websites use it).

• .store (Directly signals eCommerce).

• .shop (Short, memorable, and eCommerce-friendly).

• Country-specific (e.g., .co.uk, .ca for local SEO benefits).

 A short, brandable domain (e.g., Nike.com) improves trust and recall.

The best platform depends on your needs: Shopify ($29/month) is easiest for beginners, WooCommerce (free) offers full customization, and Amazon/Etsy provides instant buyers but charges higher fees.

For control and growth, Shopify or WooCommerce work best; for quick sales, use Amazon.

Over 21% of top stores use Shopify.