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If you’re building your first eCommerce shop—or trying to fix what’s not working—this post is a great place to begin. I wrote it to help first-time and DIY shop owners like you take the guesswork out of getting started.
Whether you’re setting up from scratch, halfway through a redesign, or feeling stuck post-launch, here’s where to go next:
1. If You’re Just Getting Started
- Thriving in Shopify Commerce: 6 Essential Tips for Launching Your Online Store
- How to Create the Perfect Customer Avatar for eCommerce Success (+Free Workbook!)
- Shopify Pre‑Launch Checklist (Free PDF)
- 7 Reasons Why Your Ecommerce Store Needs a Branded Email
2. If You’re Designing It Yourself
- Premium vs. Free Shopify Themes: The Beginner’s Guide
- 10 Popular Shopify Themes: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Store
- eCommerce Website Color Palettes for 2025
- Craft the Perfect Mobile Experience: Show & Hide Shopify Sections with CSS
3. If You’re Working on Site Pages
- The Ultimate Contact Page Guide for Small eCommerce Shops
- Your Guide to Strategic FAQs on Product Pages
- How to make Shopify buttons open external links in new tabs
4. If Your Store Is Live but Needs a Boost
- From Browsing to Booming: Optimizing Your Website for Success
- The Essential Guide to eCommerce Website Maintenance
- Attract More Buyers: eCommerce Guide to Search Intent in 2025
- URL Redirects in Shopify: Protect Your Traffic and Rankings
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