How to start an ecommerce website

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hello i want to know how to start an ecommerce website from scratch to sell samsung ,iphone,htc,all brand names something like FLIPKART
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  • Profile picture of the author xembergg
    You can outsource it to elance where you can find quality programmers doing it. Or just learn it by yourself and you can code it by yourself. Also you have some templates which can be used after purchase.

    Please make sure you do your own research before doing anything. I would outsource it if i want a high quality website like flipkart.
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    • Profile picture of the author cenii
      Originally Posted by xembergg View Post

      You can outsource it to elance where you can find quality programmers doing it. Or just learn it by yourself and you can code it by yourself. Also you have some templates which can be used after purchase.

      Please make sure you do your own research before doing anything. I would outsource it if i want a high quality website like flipkart.
      i will use magento maybe but i mean where to found samsung ,apple products do i need to have any license to do that , what steps i need to complete before launch website
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  • Electronics can be tricky to sell - you need prior approval and permission from the manufacturer before listing them, if you want to sell them as brand new, in the box. I am not familiar with the process of obtaining approval, but I would check out their websites and see if there is a link where you can contact someone about becoming an approved seller of their goods.


    Good luck,
    Tiana with ecomdash
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    • Profile picture of the author cenii
      Originally Posted by tiana with ecomdash View Post

      Electronics can be tricky to sell - you need prior approval and permission from the manufacturer before listing them, if you want to sell them as brand new, in the box. I am not familiar with the process of obtaining approval, but I would check out their websites and see if there is a link where you can contact someone about becoming an approved seller of their goods.


      Good luck,
      Tiana with ecomdash
      what about clothes,watches ?
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  • Profile picture of the author bizoppmaster
    Check out Shopify, there are tons of free website templates to use for it.
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    • Profile picture of the author aceriker
      Hi,

      You can develop an eCommerce site, by developing from scratch or by opening a shop in the shopping cart or using clone script.
      When you go for scratch development it will take much time and cost consuming , at the same time you can have the preferred features.
      Creating a shop in the shopping cart is the simplest way, but it's difficult to have future enhancement.
      Going with clone script will help in terms of time, cost and also you can customize preferred features while enhancing the site..
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  • Profile picture of the author Slade556
    I think this applies to all electronics.
    You should contact the manufacturers and simply ask. You need a constant supplier, right? Well, then you would need to partner up with them (or something like that, I don't really know how the system works... )
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    • Profile picture of the author cenii
      Originally Posted by Slade556 View Post

      I think this applies to all electronics.
      You should contact the manufacturers and simply ask. You need a constant supplier, right? Well, then you would need to partner up with them (or something like that, I don't really know how the system works... )
      i found partner but i dont know if i can become reseller for brand names products
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  • Profile picture of the author advent
    If You Know Coding, You Can try Open Cart because it was easy to customize. If you expect some big features you may go by Magento.

    If you don't know any idea then just hire a Developer

    something like FLIPKART
    so you are from india. according to me you may spend some 30k to develop a eCommerce site. after developing your website you should work for a lot to promote.

    we also created one Online Clothing Store for small level online business, but still we work for survive.
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  • Profile picture of the author dave_hermansen
    Originally Posted by cenii View Post

    hello i want to know how to start an ecommerce website from scratch to sell samsung ,iphone,htc,all brand names something like FLIPKART
    Don't put the cart before the horse here. You need to do keyword research and make sure you find phrases you can compete on before you jump into any given niche market. Going blindly into a niche is just setting yourself up for failure! We always make sure we can do well organically AND with PPC before we enter a niche market!
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  • Profile picture of the author Life Naturally
    For my website Life Naturally which is a Health Blog and Online Health Food and Supplement Store I use Weebly for my website and my shopping cart. I really like weebly's software for operating the blog and general ease of build and use. Weebly makes it quick and easy to update blogs, make changes, buy pictures, ect.. As far as the shopping cart function, Weebly leaves a lot to be desired. They have been slowly improving the functionality, and I will admit it's getting better. I do think there are better options out there, some of which have been mentioned above. If you want a simple all in one platform try Weebly, if your looking for more "advanced" shopping cart functions I would look elsewhere.
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  • Profile picture of the author honey5
    Go with affiliate marketing or sell on the big sites like flipkart, amazon, shopclues, snapdeal,ebay, etc. This will be helpful to start at starting stage. Then after learning all the tricks you can buid your own ecommerce website.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lipipaliwal
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    Well, it sounds great that you are thinking about to start eCommerce business. But, before going for that, you need to focus on what kind of product you want to sell. After that, you need to take an assist from a reputed eCommerce platform firm, where he helps you to setup your business.
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  • Profile picture of the author rmacklyn
    First and foremost thing you have to connect with people or vendors offline. Because that is the first shot of starting up an online ecommerce business. Secondly a dedicated team of developer, data and marketing which would add value to the business in a phenomenal manner.
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  • Profile picture of the author winsoar
    I've done ecommerce for many years, and the solution I prefer the most now is a Wordpress site with WooCommerce. It isn't perfect, but it does work. It is the least fiddly to set up and operate in my opinion.
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  • Profile picture of the author gripawa
    If you have programming skills you can do it just with a cart and some precious talent
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholas28
    Amazon is going to shut webstore services. So to get out of this situation, As the Webstore services would not be closed before June 2016, you have sufficient time to move on your business to the best ecommerce platform i.e. Magento.there is only one & best solution- Migrate Amazon Webstore to Magento.
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    • Profile picture of the author Khanda
      Originally Posted by nicholas28 View Post

      Amazon is going to shut webstore services. So to get out of this situation, As the Webstore services would not be closed before June 2016, you have sufficient time to move on your business to the best ecommerce platform i.e. Magento.there is only one & best solution- Migrate Amazon Webstore to Magento.

      Hmmmm... well you please explain more on this? I am intrigued..
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  • Profile picture of the author avigau111
    For starting an e-commerce websites you must choose a nice platform like open kart or WordPress and install premium themes or templates also.
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  • Profile picture of the author alhadi44221
    Starting an ecommerce business is hard work with many steps and decisions that need to come together at the right time. To help, we have put together a comprehensive resource list, compiled from Shopify's most popular blog posts. These posts have been placed into a logical order based on how you would research, build, launch and grow a profitable ecommerce business.
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  • Profile picture of the author ThatKaiGuy
    I offer and setup a lot of online stores for my coaching students and design clients in general, have used nearly every setup imaginable

    I always come back to the nice simplicity of Wordpress or OpenCart,

    Both are extremely simple to edit, for both the designer and shop owner... hugely customizable so the sky really is the limit...

    My advice for you, if you're starting your first online store just make sure that all your banners/logo/special offer banners etc and even the product images all match... The biggest turn off i've found for potential customers is a site that doesn't "flow"

    Goodluck bro!

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  • Profile picture of the author anynewsbd
    you have to build a website for your busyness.
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  • Profile picture of the author seoserviceusa
    1. Start With Your Business Name
    The first thing to do (after you decide what you want to sell, of course) is choose a fabulous, memorable business name that no one else is using. You can conduct a corporate name search to make sure it's not already in use. Once you've chosen the name, register it. (If you form an LLC or corporation, this will happen automatically in the state where you file your paperwork.)
    2. Secure Your Domain Name and Website
    Ideally, you'll get your business name as your domain name, but if it's not available, choose a URL that's easy to say and spell, and relates to your business. So if your business is Karen's Craft Creations and KarensCraftCreations.com isn't available, try something similar like CraftsbyKaren.com.
    The design of your eCommerce site may be the biggest business expense you have. But you want to ensure that it's not only visually appealing, but also functional. There are out-of-the-box eCommerce solutions like Shopify to begin with, but you may require something more custom-made if your needs are more than basic.
    3. Select The Best Business Structure and Register Your Business
    You've got several options when it comes to your business structure:
    Sole Proprietor
    Partnership (if you have a business partner)
    LLC
    Corporation
    If you don't choose a business structure like a corporation or LLC, you'll automatically be considered a sole proprietor (or partnership) by the IRS. However, operating as a sole proprietor, your personal assets are at risk. If your company is ever sued, the court can seize your personal assets if your business doesn't have enough to cover its debts. Both the corporation and LLC separate you and your assets from the business, and provide other tax benefits.
    You can register on your own by filling out the appropriate business structure paperwork from the IRS yourself, or you can hire a business filing company to do it for you. A lawyer is another option, but that's often overkill for the average small business owner's needs.
    4. Get Your Employer Identification Number
    You'll need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to open a business bank account and file your business taxes next April. Your EIN is a bit like your business' social security number: it's a unique number that identifies your business and helps you file important paperwork. Every business needs one, whether you'll have employees or not.
    5. Apply for Business Licenses and Permits
    Operating an eCommerce business does not exclude you from needing certain business licenses and permits. Check with your city, county, and state to see what sorts of sales tax licenses or home business licenses you need, and get those approved before you start operating.
    6. Find the Right Vendors
    You'll have a lot of competition selling products online, so it's in your best interest to find the best quality and best prices for the products you sell or materials you use to create your products. Shop around until you find a vendor you want to do business with long-term.
    7. Start Marketing Early
    Even if you're not up and running, it's a good idea to set up social media profiles and writing content for your blog now so that you're not starting from scratch Day 1. You can set up your website with a "coming soon" page where people who are interested can sign up to get updates, using a tool like LaunchRock.
    8. Get More Productive with the Right Software
    Technology can make so much of your work easier, so before you start your eCommerce business, play around with customer relationship management, accounting, project management, and email marketing software that you can integrate into what you're doing once you launch.
    9. Stock Your Inventory
    Whether you've got a warehouse full of products somewhere or your inventory lives in your garage, make sure you've got enough to launch. It can be tricky, not knowing how much you'll need, but in general, it's better to have too much inventory than not enough. Pay attention to how your sales increase so you can be smart with future orders.
    10. Make Sure Your Business Stays Compliant
    Once you launch your eCommerce business, things are going to move at the speed of light. Don't overlook filing your annual report, if you incorporated or filed an LLC, nor those annual fees for business permits. If you need to, put these deadlines on your calendar so you stay on top of them.
    Can you check all 10 of these items off your list? Great! It's time to launch. Having done all the preparation up front, your eCommerce business will skyrocket.
    Thanks
    Jacky
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  • Profile picture of the author towhid jewel
    When most people think about starting an ecommerce business, they have a vision of selling some amazing product that will enable them the freedom to work on something they truly enjoy. But despite early enthusiasm, sometimes they end up not taking action.

    So what happens to these people?

    They don't have any idea of what to sell
    Worrying about failing prevents them from starting
    They have an idea but are not sure what to do next
    Does that sound like you? Don't worry. We're going to show you some meaty and actionable stories of how two people were able to start their own ecommerce businesses without spending any money.

    These two people are members of my How to Make a $1,000 a Month Business Course. We've helped over 3,000+ entrepreneurs and it's been fascinating to see how these people started their businesses.
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  • Profile picture of the author Misbah Himel
    If you have programming skill you should use Node.js for developing a system like a FLIPKART.
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  • Profile picture of the author IdosellShop
    How not to do that- do not invent the wheel... go for SaaS solutions- lower barrier, more features much more effective and secure start.
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