This tutorial is designed for anyone who wants to setup a Shopify store correctly, avoiding common mistakes and understanding what’s being done in each step. It’s not just a list of clicks: it’s a practical guide with a business mindset.
You will have:
You don’t need any prior experience with Shopify.
Access Shopify and create a new account. During the registration:
Once inside, you will arrive at the administration panel, which will be the center of everything.
Go to Settings > Store Information and check:
These data are not just informative: Shopify uses them for tax calculations, invoices and communication with customers.
In Settings > Payments, define how you will be paid.
The usual is to activate:
Important guidelines:
In Settings > Delivery and Delivery defines your shipping zones.
Pasos recomendados:
A common mistake is not testing the checkout after. Always make a test order.
In Settings > Taxes and Fees, review:
If you sell from Spain or the EU, this point is critical. In doubt, consult with an administrator, but do not leave it unconfigured.
Go to Products > Add product.
For each product review:
No publish incomplete products. It is better to have few well-made products than many poorly configured ones.
Create your legal pages from Settings > Policies:
Shopify generates automated templates, but you need to review and adapt them to your business.
You can:
Set the primary domain before starting to promote your store to avoid SEO and trust issues.
From Online Store > Themes:
A clean design sells more than an over-loaded one.
Before launching:
Never open a store without having made at least one test purchase.
Avoid these errors will save you time and money.
If you understand each step and do not rush, you will have a solid foundation on which to grow.
