5. Obtain a Secure Certificate


A secure certificate, also known as SSL, is an online certificate that secures the connection between the web server that hosts your website and your visitors' internet browsers to ensure you have a secure transaction. If a bundled pre-packaged ecommerce service solution is what you have opted for, possibilities are, your e-commerce solution provider takes care of the security.

But if not so, you should ensure you secure an SSL certificate with your domain name. A secure certificate can be purchased from SSL certificate providers like Symantec and Thawte. Some hosting companies also take care of the certificate. They only charge you separately for it.

6. Design a Navigable E-commerce Website

One of the numerous factors that determine how successful your e-commerce venture will be is how your products and services are being represented on your websites. Design a website that properly showcases your products and services.

If your site poorly showcases your products, you tend to lose a whole lot of sales. If your website also appears clumsy for your visitors to navigate, you’ll lose many valuable customers. You should also consider optimizing your site for mobile devices.



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JulietAA Premium
Thanks Israel.
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Israel17 Premium
Thanks for your comment, Juliet! Whenever you want to set up an e-commerce business website, you can refer to this training, as it is simply blended to help set it up without experiencing technicalities.

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Dhind1 Premium Plus
Thanks, Israel, I am setting up an eCommerce site right now. So this training is useful to me. I am looking at Woocommerce for now and then see if I need to upgrade to something else.

Alex
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Israel17 Premium
Wow, Alex! What a coincidence! Let me admit that the training is timely as you've already planned to set up an ideal e-commerce site in earnest. Can't wait to see you flourish in your e-commerce business! Thanks for your desire in setting up an e-commerce business website!

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Wilde Premium Plus
Lots of good information as I have been looking into eCom for awhile.

I also know, think would be a better word, if your in the states....setting up a sole proprietorship is a must. I'm in CA and have been looking into it. Doesn't seem that difficult and then you can also apply for an EIN (so you don't have to use your social security number). Again, that's just what I've been thinking about doing.
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Israel17 Premium
Much welcome onboard, EW26! Glad you read this training and found it sensible! Much grateful! Wish you much success as you set up your e-commerce business website soon!

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JeffreyBrown Premium Plus
Fantastic information about creating an E-Commerce website, Israel! I'll be bookmarking this one too!

Jeff
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Israel17 Premium
Yes, it's truly a fantastic piece of information guiding us on the way to set up an e-commerce business website, even whether experienced or not, Jeff. All the needed details for this setup are blended in this tutorial. Thanks for reaching out!

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Ahimbe Premium
This is a good guide that I will follow when I venture into e commerce websites.
Thank you
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Israel17 Premium
Thanks for your interest in starting up an e-commerce business following the guide in this training tutorial, Ahimbe! An e-commerce business setup can be quite daunting for many out there but if this guide is followed sheepishly, it's going to become easy even for a newbie setting it up. Thanks for your time!

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