I have been asked how to use CamCrew hosting to run an Online Store. We now provide everything you need to run an on-line retail environment; at no extra cost to you.

Here is the guide showing how you can easily create an online store with CamCrew Hosting in less than 30 minutes. All Plugins are already installed ready for you to activate, so you will be able to create your online store in less than 30 minutes.

1. If you haven’t already Sign-Up for your FREE CamCrew Hosting account
2. Log into your CamCrew Hosting account.
3. Activate the WP E-Commerce plug-in on your account. This is the backbone of your online store. It’s really slick and really robust. The WP E-Commerce plug-in allows you to easily create product pages, an online order form, and a cool shopping cart.
4. Setup WP E-Commerce. Click on “Shop Options” in the WP E-Commerce Plug-in and fill out the necessary info. You’ll have to enter which country you’re selling in, which currency you’ll be using on your site, and other such information.
5. Open PayPal account. If you don’t have a PayPal account, open one up now. You’ll need it to take care of on-line transactions.
6. Set Gateway Options to PayPal. Under “Gateway options” in the WP E-Commerce Plugin, select PayPal. You’ll need to enter in your account info.
7. Activate the Share This plugin. This plugin allows customers to refer your product to your friends. Viral marketing at it’s finest.
8. Create static front page. Instead of using posts, you’ll be using pages in your on-line store. Create a static front page for your store by going to your Admin Area >> Options >> Reading Options and select “static page.” Select which page you’ll use for your static page.
9. Activate Contact Form 7 and create a Contact page. This is essential. Make it easy for your customers to reach you.

There you go. You now have an online store. Now get out there and market it.

December 6th, 2009 Subscribe to the RSS feed!