Thinking of starting your own online store? Great choice! With the power of Sage eCommerce tools, setting up a store is easier than ever. Whether you’re launching a new business or taking your existing products online, Sage has the tools you need. Let’s break it down step-by-step. It’s simple, trust us!
Step 1: Get Your Essentials in Place
Before diving into Sage, you need a few things ready:
- Products to sell – pictures, descriptions, prices.
- Business details – name, logo, contact info.
- Domain name – a web address that matches your brand.
Once you have this, you’re ready to go!
Step 2: Choose the Right Sage Plan
Sage offers different plans to fit your needs. If you’re just starting out, choose a basic eCommerce setup. Already have Sage 100 or Sage X3? Great—you can connect your ERP!
Benefits include:
- Inventory sync in real-time
- Customer data updates automatically
- Order processing becomes super smooth
This saves you hours of manual work!
Step 3: Connect Your Store to Sage
Now it’s time to build your store.
- Log in to your Sage eCommerce portal.
- Choose “Create a New Store”.
- Pick a store template – you’ll find sleek, mobile-ready designs.
- Start customizing – add your logo, brand colors, and homepage banner.
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This part is fun! Sage makes it user-friendly and lets you see changes as you edit.
Step 4: Add Your Products
Click on the “Products” tab. Let’s add your items!
- Click Add Product.
- Enter the title, description, and price.
- Upload a great photo (or two!).
- Set your inventory and shipping options.
Repeat for each item you’re selling. Tip: Write catchy descriptions to make people want to buy!
Step 5: Set Up Payments and Shipping
Next, set up how you’ll get paid. Sage integrates with popular payment gateways like:
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Authorize.net
Then, set up your shipping methods. Offer free shipping if you can—it wins hearts!
Step 6: Preview and Test Everything
Before you hit publish, do these quick checks:
- Browse your store pages
- Add a product to the cart
- Do a test checkout
- Check email notifications
You want to catch any bugs now—not after customers do.
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Step 7: Launch and Promote
All done? Time to go live!
- Click “Publish” on your Sage dashboard.
- Share your store link on social media.
- Send an email blast to friends, customers, and potential buyers.
Launch with a special offer to drive excitement!
Step 8: Keep It Going
Now that your site is live, keep things fresh:
- Add new products regularly
- Use Sage reports to track what’s selling
- Run seasonal offers or flash sales
This keeps customers coming back.
Bonus Tips
- SEO matters – use clear titles and keywords
- Mobile-first – make sure your store looks good on phones
- Stay secure – use HTTPS and update your software
Running an online store can be exciting—and very rewarding!
You’re All Set!
With Sage eCommerce, setting up your online shop doesn’t have to be scary. Just follow these steps, sprinkle in some creativity, and you’re off to a great start.
Happy selling!
