Sell Online: First Steps

Opening an online store involves more than uploading a product photograph. A workable first offer needs accurate product information, sensible pricing, verified payment arrangements, deliverable promises and a clear order-handling process. This course takes you through those decisions using a fictional small catalogue so you can prepare without exposing customer data or accepting money before the business is ready.

You will write product specifications, map fulfilment responsibilities, compare payment-provider questions, draft delivery information and plan a prelaunch review. Payment guidance is educational only: this course does not enable gateways, place orders, process refunds or instruct you to make a real purchase. Any later setup and sandbox testing requires separate authorisation and the providers current official instructions.

Each written lesson ends with a concrete planning activity and a self-check with an explained answer. Keep unknown fees, legal requirements and service promises marked for verification rather than inventing values. Your final collection of worksheets will show what is ready, what needs professional review and which unresolved issues should prevent a live launch.

Estimated reading and practice time: 60 minutes. This is a written course with no video requirement.