Essential Settings for Your New SHOPLINE Store
Before you start selling, you’ll need to complete a few essential setup steps to get your SHOPLINE store ready. This article will guide you through the key settings, including adding a domain, selecting a theme, uploading products, and configuring payment and shipping methods.
Follow the steps below to ensure your store is properly set up before launch.
Completing Key Settings with the Setup Guide
After registering your account and creating your store, you’ll see the Setup Guide card on your admin homepage. This card outlines the essential steps to help you prepare your store for launch. Follow the prompts on the Setup Guide to complete the three key setup tasks: add products, set up shipping, and configure payments
Adding Your First Product
Adding products is a key step in getting your store ready for customers. A clear and well-structured product listing not only showcases what you sell, but also builds trust and improves the overall shopping experience.
On the Setup Guide card, select Add your first product and click the Add button to open the product creation page. Fill in the required information to create your first product.
To explore different ways of adding products to your store, refer to the Setting Up Products section in our Help Center.
Setting Up Shipping Methods
Before launching your store, it’s important to configure your logistics settings to ensure customers see the right shipping options and can complete their purchases smoothly.
On the Setup Guide card, select Set up shipping and click the Add button to open the shipping and delivery settings page. Here, you can configure shipping methods, define shipping zones and regions, and set shipping rates tailored to your fulfillment needs.
For detailed instructions about setting up shipping zones and fees, refer to this Help Center guide.
Setting Up Payment Methods
Setting up payment methods allows you to decide how customers will pay at checkout. By activating suitable payment options, you can provide a seamless checkout experience and help reduce cart abandonment.
On the Setup Guide card, select Set up payments and click the Add button to open the payment settings page. SHOPLINE supports a variety of payment options, including SHOPLINE Payments, credit and debit cards, third-party providers, and custom payment methods. Configure the payment methods that best suit your business needs and strategy.
For comprehensive guidance on setting up payments, refer to the Payments & Checkouts section of our Help Center.
Additional Essential Settings for Your Store
Binding a Custom Domain
Setting up a custom domain helps customers easily find and remember your online store. A recognizable domain also builds brand credibility and gives your store a more professional appearance.
To add or manage your store’s domain, go to Settings > Domains in your SHOPLINE admin panel. For detailed instructions on domain settings, refer to this Help Center guide.
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Note: After creating your store, you can modify your myshopline.com domain only once. Your initial SHOPLINE domain will remain available in your admin. No charges will apply for making this change. |
Designing Your Online Store
Choosing the right theme is an important part of building your store’s identity. SHOPLINE offers a wide selection of free themes designed for different industries, providing a strong foundation to customize your storefront and align it with your brand.
To select a theme that best suits your online store, go to Online Store > Design > Theme shop in your SHOPLINE admin panel. For detailed instructions on choosing a suitable theme for your store and customizing it using SHOPLINE’s theme editor, refer to the following articles:
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Note: It is recommended to select a theme carefully and avoid changing it frequently. Once you finish designing a theme, your design cannot be transferred to another theme—you would need to create a new design from scratch. |
Setting Up Navigation Menu
Navigation menus help customers explore your store and quickly locate important pages, such as product collections, promotions, and custom content. A clear and organized navigation structure improves the overall browsing experience and supports your store’s conversion goals.
To manage your navigation settings, go to Online Store > Navigation in your SHOPLINE admin panel. For detailed instructions on how to add, edit, and organize navigation links, refer to this Help Center guide.
Setting Up Store Policies
Clearly defining your store policies helps manage customer expectations and protect your business. It also builds trust by showing transparency in how you handle returns, refunds, privacy, and terms of service.
To set up your store policies, go to Settings > Term and Policies in your SHOPLINE admin panel. For detailed guidance on creating your store’s policy pages, refer to this Help Center guide.
After setting up your store policies, your store’s footer becomes a key area for displaying important information and building customer trust. It typically appears at the bottom of every page and often includes links to return policies, privacy statements, terms of service, and contact information. A well-structured footer helps customers find essential store details and supports a more transparent shopping experience.
To manage your store’s footer, go to your theme editor via Online Store > Design. On the Home page, select Footer to edit its contents. To learn more about setting up the footer for your store, see this Help Center guide.