Step 1
Make an organized plan of your categories and
the products that you will be adding to each
category. It helps to put your plan on paper.
The categories will show up on the left hand side
link (but not until you add products to them).
Make your list of categories, then add them to
your site by following these simple steps:
http://1-800ehelp.com/featurecart/help/walkthroughStep9.asp
*TIP Keep
the category names as short and simple as
possible. Long category names can be visually
distracting, and may cause your website to
resize (scroll sideways to accommodate)
Step 2
Upload your pictures. Make sure they are
high quality, clear photos that have been
optimized for the web. To upload follow these
steps:
http://1-800ehelp.com/featurecart/help/fileUtilitiesButtons.asp
*TIP
Click here for
Photo Optimizer. Browse, upload, then right
click and save. This step is very important, if
you don't do this, your site may load slowly.
If you need photo work done please contact me
for a quote
Step 3
Add your products using the built in wizard.
(After this step your categories will appear in
the side navigation links).
http://1-800ehelp.com/featurecart/help/Mode1AddWiz.asp
For this step, there are many options and many
ways to do it, make sure you
join the
support forum and ask questions! There
are many experts willing to help, share, and
guide you through!
*TIP Don't
forget to add shipping information (units and
weight) in your product descriptions set up.
This is how the store will automatically
calculate your shipping charges.
Step 4
Set up your payment options. Accepting
paypal payments instantly, is as easy as adding
your paypal address.
http://1-800ehelp.com/featurecart/help/Mode1Payments.asp
*TIP
Paypal even allows customers to pay with a
credit card.
Step 5
Set up your shipping options.
http://1-800ehelp.com/featurecart/help/Mode1Shipping.asp
Step 6
Insert your contact info and your about us page
information.
Go to configuration and use the master store
mode (frameless) panel.
Also you may add as many extra information pages as you
will need, under
ancillaries.
*TIP
Ancillary pages can accept plain text, each
window will act as a paragraph separator. These
pages can also accept html tags and formatting.
For html help, visit my
helpful
links page.
Step 7
Create your main splash page (inner contents)
Use the create your own
splash page option in mode 4. Create your own
has a built in html editor! If you would like to
change the layout of your splash page, go to
configuration/master store mode 4/master
settings and choose from the available options.
Step 8
Configuration/master store mode/add meta
tags. Make sure you add your stores metatags!
These are important to optimize your site for
search engine ranking. Also manually submit your
site to the major search engines, following
these links will give you a head start, but
there are many more:
*TIP
Use popular keywords for your metatags!
Click here for the keyword free tool.
Click here for my
full list of helpful and free resources, tips,
and information
Last Step
Place a test order, if it works, you are ready
to sell!!!
Don't forget to check the history button daily,
that is where your orders will go!
Extra Options:
If you have the
"featured product" item in the side navigation
bar, you can manage that by going to
products/edit/table, choose yes to feature a
product!
If you have the
wishlist, gift registry, or links manager. You
will also have to go to each option to set them
up. Questions? join the
support forum. Many volunteers are willing
to offer free help and guidance, and soon you
will be able to help others also, and continue
our growing network of supportive work at home
store!
If this
"do-it-yourself and learn" process is
overwhelming, or too time consuming for you~ and
you prefer to pay someone to help add your
products, set up your email, or personally coach
you through.
Contact a professional Wahmshoppe Certified
Personal Trainer:
For support, assistance, or training:
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