Fun fact: the amount spent using online retail channels soared by 46.1% in 2020 compared with 2019 — If you haven't set up an online store for your small business, now is the time!
Our Town Square team has put together a comprehensive guide to walk you through the benefits of setting up an online store and what to consider before you take the first steps. In this article, you’ll find:
- Why start an online shop vs bricks and mortar
- What to consider when starting an online store
Learn how to start an online store in 2022
Still thinking about it?
Setting up a new online store can be daunting, but we’re here to help. Having a website doesn’t mean becoming online-only; instead, it can act as a tool for meeting customers where they are. Here are five ways an online site can help improve your business.
Ready to create your online store?
Start with choosing an e-commerce platform. There are so many options out there and getting started can feel overwhelming. To help, we have put together a guide on how to choose the right online store platform for your business. You can read more about it on the Seller Community.
You’ve chosen a platform. What next?
If you've decided to go with setting up the Square Online site, we’re here to guide you through every step of the way. Below is a list of resources that will help you get started with Square Online site:
- New to Square Online? Start here!
- Quickstart Guide for Online Stores and Websites
- Shop All vs Order Online: How are they different and what can you use them for?
- Using a domain with Square: FAQs
- SEO: What to Know Before You Switch to Square Online
- Additions to the Ultimate Guide to SEO for the Site Editor in Square Online
- Using Square for Instagram Shopping
- How to Write a Great Product Description
Check out our video on the basics of setting up and running your Square Online store on Youtube.
✨ Seller Spotlight ✨ Curious how other businesses are using Square Online? Check out our recent interviews with Old Hen Antiques and Collectibles and Twig Flowers.
We hope you have found this guide useful. If there is anything we miss or if you have any questions, please reply below! Not a member yet? Join the Seller Community today.
You have an online business already but are looking for ways to take it to the next level? Check out our guide here!
