There are a lot of great resources online to assist you if you are new to eCommerce and Magento and want to know where and how to get started.
Recommended eCommerce Links
Hopefully our list of useful resources and eCommerce links will come in handy and provide something you can always come back to if you want to get started in a certain area of eCommerce. We’ve grouped various third-paty articles that answer some of the most common questions when it comes to getting started with eCommerce.
Which eCommerce Platform to Choose?
As you are probably aware, there are many options when it comes to choosing your eCommerce platforms. Each option offers something different based on what you are looking to sell and how you are looking to configure your store. Here are some of the resources we have found that should help you when it comes to picking the right platform for you
7 Best Ecommerce Platforms compared
9 Best “easy” eCommerce Platforms & Sites (2019)
8 Proven Benefits of Magento 2 You Can’t Resist
10 Best Ecommerce Platforms Compared & Rated For 2019
Where to Get Started With eCommerce Platforms such as Magento & WooCommerce
Once you have chosen your platform, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start and how to start. There are many different approaches to starting off depending on how you are looking to build your site. Here are some great resources on getting started with eCommerce platforms if you have little to no experience with them.
How to Start an Online Store – A Beginner’s Ultimate Guide
Start with WooCommerce in 5 Steps
The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Magento
How to Start an Online Store in 2019 (Step by Step)
Obviously, you will want to be getting the word out about your eCommerce business and web store. It can be difficult to approach this sometimes as its easy to feel like you’re spamming platforms with links back to your site so it can take some time to grasp the basics of how to tackle this. Here are some resources that will help you get your store out there without having to spam and flood social platforms with your sales pitch.
4 Easy Ways to Generate eCommerce Sales from Instagram
17 Social Media Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Online Sales
Pinterest: 7 Tips to Promote Your Ecommerce Business
The Ultimate Guide to Social Media For E-commerce
Using instagram for eCommerce marketing
SEO for eCommerce & Magento websites
One thing we are constantly asked about is how do I get my eCommerce website listed in Google and the other search engines? Well like with any other site, your store will have to be optimised for search. Here are some SEO resources and guides that should help you rise up the ranks in search.
The Ultimate Guide to SEO for E-commerce Websites
The Beginner’s Guide to Ecommerce SEO
Top 12 Killer Magento SEO Tips For Your E-Commerce Website
14 Best Magento SEO Extensions for Your Ecommerce Website
Securing Your eCommerce Website
As with any website, it’s very important to secure it from security threats and general unforeseen issues that may arise in the future. Your website can be secured by running tasks such as timed backups and enabling two factor authentication. Here are some resources to help you learn more about how to best secure your site, and what the various options are when it comes to achieving this.
How to Backup Your Magento 2 Store
How to Set up Backup Policy on WooCommerce Store
Magento Security Best Practices
Expanding Your eCommerce Website’s Functionality
Out of the box most eCommerce platforms have a huge list of features and functionality but like with any modern platform, there are numerous options available to you when it comes to extending and expanding your store’s functionality via extensions and plugins. Here are some resources to get started with expanding your store’s functionality and feature set.
23 Best WooCommerce Plugins to Boost Sales
17 Best Magento Extensions In 2019 (Based On Average Star Rating)
21 Must Have WordPress Plugins For An eCommerce Site
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Conclusion
We hope you found the above list of resources and eCommerce links helpful and these act as a useful guide to getting the ball rolling with your online store. Feel free to bookmark this page and visit back when you need to be pointed in the right direction in regards to expanding, securing and improving your website.
As always, if you need assistance with your eCommerce project, please get in contact with us via the form on our website or by calling us on 0121 222 5757.
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