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Want to start an eCommerce site? Here’s what you need.

Thinking of launching an eCommerce site? From giants like Amazon to small family businesses, selling online offers lower costs and access to niche markets. But success requires preparation. In this guide, we cover the essentials: crafting compelling content to boost search rankings, showcasing high-quality product photos, setting up secure payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal, arranging reliable shipping options, and leveraging social media to build an audience. Whether you’re selling crafts or apparel, these steps will help you create a thriving online store with ease.

Grace’s Cases Designs, Our Newest Client

GracesCases Designs, founded by Portland’s Grace Fross to solve her own knitting needle storage woes, has grown a loyal following online and in select stores. Seeking to expand beyond Etsy and Facebook, Grace tapped Starfire to craft a website with a blog for customer connection, a product showcase, and future eCommerce potential—all on a tight budget. We collaborated closely, refining her layout and logo to match her vision while keeping content organized and accessible. Her stunning, functional needle cases shine on the new site—perfect for knitters in your life. Check it out, and swing by our social pages to say hi this Christmas season!