đď¸ How to Set Up Your Shopify Store (Step-by-Step Guide)
Starting your e-commerce journey is excitingâbut we know those first steps on Shopify can feel a bit overwhelming. Donât worry! This guide will walk you through each part of the store setup process and help you understand what to choose when prompted, especially when setting up Shopify Payments.
â Step 1: Confirm You Used Your EB Shopify Discount Code!
⨠As an eCom Babes student, you get access to an exclusive Shopify discount through our official partnership! This offer is better than anything Shopify gives to the general public, and itâs designed to help you launch your business with even less upfront cost.
The step-by-step setup (including the link) is taught in the course, but if you need quick access, hereâs your special link:
đ Activate Your Shopify Deal
Click âStart Free Trialâ
Enter your email, create a password, and name your store. (Donât worryâyour store name can be changed later!)
𧞠Step 2: Answer Shopifyâs Setup Questions
After signing up, Shopify will ask a few setup questions. These help them personalize your dashboard, but they donât affect your storeâs functionality at all. No matter what you select it won't change the features you have access to.
Youâll see questions like:
âAre you just starting out?â â Select Yes or Iâm just playing around if you're not ready to commit yet.
âWhere will you sell?â â Choose Online store (you can add more channels later).
âWhat are you planning to sell?â â You can enter products I make or dropshipping products.
Againânone of these answers are final. You can update them anytime under your account settings.
𧰠Step 3: Set Up Your Shopify Store Details
In your Shopify Dashboard, go to Settings (bottom left corner) and walk through these sections:
đ Store Details
Enter your business name, store address, and contact info.
This is used on invoices, taxes, and customer receipts.
If you donât have a business address, you can use your home address for now and change it later.
đ Domains (Skip for Now)
Do this step along with the course!
You can buy a domain through Shopify or connect one from a third-party provider.
Example: www.yourstorename.com
Not ready to commit? Use the free Shopify subdomain (yourstorename.myshopify.com) until youâre ready!
đł Step 4: Set Up Shopify Payments (Very Important)
This allows you to accept credit cards and get paid.
Youâll be asked for:
Business type â Choose Individual/Sole Proprietor if you donât have an LLC yet.
Product Category â Choose the category that best fits what you plan to sell (see suggestions below).
Banking Info â Youâll need a bank account where your payouts will be deposited.
Personal Info â This includes your name, address, and SSN (for identity verification).
Al this information is completely normal for Shopify to ask for.
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Can I change this later?
Yes! You can update your Shopify Payments details anytime in Settings > Payments.
â What if I have an EIN number?
You can use this number instead! You can also prove the concept for your store ideas first and then replace your SSN or just add the EIN later.
đ¤ What Product Category Should I Choose?
When setting up Shopify Payments, youâll need to choose a Business/Industry Category. This helps Shopify understand what kind of products you sell.
Here are a few common ones:
Product Type | Suggested Category |
Clothing & Accessories | Apparel & Accessories |
Skincare/Beauty | Health & Beauty |
Home Decor | Home & Garden |
Jewelry | Jewelry & Watches |
Electronics | Electronics & Gadgets |
General Dropshipping | Retail (General Merchandise) |
đĄ If youâre unsure, pick the one that best fits for now. You can update it later in the settings or you can pick General Dropshipping. Again, this isn't going to change your account or features you have access to.
đŻ Final Tips
Donât stress about perfectionâeverything in Shopify can be updated later.
Save frequently and preview your store as you build.
Bookmark your Shopify Dashboard so you can come back and work on it and find it easily!