Getting started
If you are a novice in nopCommerce, follow the steps below to set up and run your store:
1. Configure your store
- Configure general store settings
- Configure payment methods
- Configure shipping options
- Configure users list: create different groups of users, give them separate access to the areas of your site and offers, and more.
2. Create a catalog and add products
A catalog is what your customers constantly deal with. That's why it is crucial to make it easy to browse and find the products needed.
Create categories and manufacturers
Categories and manufacturers will be used in your catalog for product filtering. Learn how to deal with them to make the site navigation easier.
Add products
You can add products manually one by one or import your catalog from an xml file.
Define product variations
What if your products are variable, for example, you sell sneakers in various colors and sizes? In nopCommerce you can set up specification and product attributes to manage this.
3. Improve customer experience in your store
Now that your catalog is filled with products, ensure that your customers get all the support needed on their journey to a purchase.
Product reviews
Personal buying experience counts. It gives people more trust in you as a seller. Learn here how to make product reviews available for your online store and manage them.
LiveChat support
Often your customers need to ask a question right here and right now. The LiveChat option can be a good way to help them. Find chat plugins in the nopCommerce marketplace.
Wishlists
A wishlist is a good option for deferred purchasing. Let your customers add some products to wishlist to buy them later or share with friends. It is also a good option for you to analyze your customers' behaviors.
4. Marketing & promotional tools
Marketing your store is essential to gain your customers' loyalty and raise awareness among potential customers. There are many marketing options in nopCommerce: you can offer special prices, advise products depending on shopping behavior, promote your store through email campaigns, and much more.
Discounts and special prices
Applying special prices to products can encourage your customers to make a purchase sooner and (or) to buy more.
Loyalty program
The reward points functionality in nopCommerce allows customers to earn points for certain actions (registration, making purchases).
Cross-marketing
In nopCommerce, you can offer your customers additional products they may like based on their shopping behaviors. It is also a good opportunity for you to up-sell some products.
Email campaigns
Create email campaigns to easily and quickly reach your target audience with special offers, news, educational content, and more.
5. nopCommerce special features for stores of any kind
Whether you want to give a shot to a small project or you are to start a marketplace, you can rely on nopCommerce. There are many options to fulfill your business requirements:
Multi-store
nopCommerce enables you to run more than one store using one interface from a single nopCommerce installation and manage all admin operations from a single panel. Learn here how to set up several stores.
Multi-vendor
Multi-vendor and drop shipping tools enable you to sell online without having to keep stocks or ship orders. Watch the video tutorial on multi-vendor support.
Tip
If you have issues configuring your store catalog, don't hesitate to place questions on community forums or request premium support services.