Creating the Shopify Store

How to create an online store with the Shopify CMS?

Creating an online store with Shopify is quick and easy. Follow these steps:

  1. Sign up : Go to the Shopify website and sign up for a 3-day free trial.
  2. Store Setup : Enter basic information about your store, like name, address and contact information, time zone…
  3. Theme choice : Select a theme (free or paid) to define the appearance of your store in the Shopify Theme Store.
  4. Adding products : manually import or add the products you want to sell, enter their description, price and upload images.
  5. Payments setup : Set up your payment methods to accept transactions, like Shopify Payments, Stripe, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna…
  6. Shipping Settings : Set your shipping options, delivery zones, and shipping costs.
  7. Tax configuration: indicate the applicable rates depending on the location of your customers.
  8. Customization : Personalize your store design (colors, fonts and layout) and align it with your brand image.
  9. Preview and test : Test your store to make sure everything is working properly before launching.

Can I use the domain name I have to connect my Shopify store?

Yes, it is possible to use your own domain name with Shopify. You have two options:

  1. Buy a domain name through Shopify : Shopify lets you easily purchase and set up a domain right from your dashboard.
  2. Use an existing domain : If you already have a domain name, you can connect it to your Shopify store by changing the DNS settings with your domain provider. This is a simple operation to carry out if you follow step by step what is indicated in the Shopify dashboard.

How do I choose a theme for my Shopify store?

Choosing a theme for your Shopify store is essential since it will create the visible part of the site for customers. Choosing your theme carefully will help you have a beautiful design and many features, making your store easier for your customers to use. Here's how to do it:

    1. Visit the Shopify Theme Store : Explore free and paid themes.
    2. Consider your needs : select a theme that matches your industry and products. You can use the filters to make your choice easier.
    3. Preview Themes : Use the preview option to see how the theme will look on your store.
    4. Read reviews : Check user reviews and ratings to gauge the quality of the theme.
    5. Test the theme for free : To make sure it's right for you, you can use the theme for free. You can then personalize it by changing the colors, fonts and layout.

Buy the theme: Once you are sure that the theme suits you, you can buy it in two clicks.

How do I customize the design of my Shopify store?

Customizing your Shopify store design is easy with the built-in theme editor:

  1. Access the theme editor : from the dashboard, go to “Sales Channels”, “Online Store”, then “Theme” and click “Customize”.
  2. Edit Sections : Add, rearrange, or remove sections from your home page.
  3. Customize colors and fonts : adapt the colors and fonts to your brand image (use the “Theme settings” section in the menu on the left of the screen to do this).
  4. Add images : download good resolution images that you will take care to optimize with a tool like Squoosh for your banners and sections.
  5. Integrate apps : Use apps to add specific functionality.

Can I create a multilingual store with Shopify?

Yes, you can create a multilingual store with Shopify using translation apps available on the Shopify App Store. Here's how :

  1. Install a translation app : apps like “Translate and Adapt” (a free full translation), “Langify” or “Weglot” can help you.
  2. Translate your content : Use the app to automatically translate pages, products, and collections. If necessary, correct errors due to automatic translation manually.
  3. Adjust SEO settings : Make sure every version of your site is optimized for search engines.

How do I add pages (like About, Contact) to my store?

To add pages like About and Contact to your Shopify store:

  1. Access the page editor : in the dashboard, go to “Sales Channels”, “Online Store”, then “Pages”.
  2. Create your new pages : select "Add a page".
  3. Enter page information : add a title and content for your page.
  4. Associate the page with a template : in the section to the right of the page, you will need to associate your page with a template (which you will have previously created in the configurator).
  5. Publish the page : Click "Save" to publish the page.
  6. Add it to the menu : go to “Navigation” and add the new page to your main menu or in the footer (“Footer”).

What are the best practices for creating product sheets?

To create effective product pages in Shopify:

  1. Detailed Descriptions : Write complete and accurate descriptions of your products.
  2. High-quality images : use high-resolution images (which will need to be optimized for size and weight) with multiple views.
  3. Product variants : Configure variant options (sizes, colors).
  4. Pricing and Inventory : Make sure prices and stock levels are accurate.
  5. SEO optimized : include relevant keywords in image titles, descriptions and ALT tags.
  6. Customer reviews : Use an app to display customer reviews on product pages.

If you want to create an optimized product sheet, we recommend that you read this article which explains in detail how to create the best possible product sheet in 3 steps .

How to add product variations (sizes, colors)?

To add product variations in Shopify:

  1. Go to the product page : go to "Products" and select a product to modify.
  2. Add variations : In the "Variants" section, click "Add options like size or color."
  3. Configure variations : Enter the different options for each variation (for example, S, M, L for size).
  4. Set Prices and Stock : Set prices, stock, and SKU for each variant.
  5. Save : Click "Save" to finalize the variations.

Can I migrate my store from another platform to Shopify?

Yes, you can migrate your store from another platform to Shopify. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Prepare your data : export your products, customers and orders from your current platform.
  2. Import data : Use apps like Shopify's Store Importer to import your data.
  3. Configure settings : Adjust your Shopify store settings, including taxes, shipping, and payments.
Check the content : Make sure all products, pages, and collections are imported correctly.