What do you need?
1. Have an idea of the style you would like. Wild and crazy? Formal? Corporate look? Just a little fun?

     If you are not quite sure, we can explore several looks. We will get a style that suits you and your business.

2. Have an idea of the colors you would like to use.

     A good example is the colors you have on your business cards. If you look at your business card and are pleased with the color choices, then use those colors. If you are not happy when you look at your business cards and want to try something new, then do it! Your colors should reflect how you want others to perceive your business. Here is a good guide - Red: power color. Rose or Mauve: self-reliance; dependability. Orange: living; pulsating. Yellow: cheerful; wisdom. Green: balance; stability. Blue: peace; justice. Violet: vision; inspiration. By mixing and matching colors and hues we can find what you are looking for if you are undecided.

3. Text - Opening page text; Terms text; Privacy text; Contact Us text; and of course text for your products.

     Remember that the customer is at your site to find what you offer and perhaps a certain product. If the customer does not know who you are, make it easy to find out about you. Make it easy to find out how to contact you. Your visitor might not want to contact you by phone so make sure they can find answers to their questions online. Make your Terms precise, clear, and easy to understand. Make text for your products complete so there can be no misunderstanding of what product is, includes, does not include, etc.

4. Pictures you wish to include on your site.

     We prefer that your pictures be sent to us via email. Make sure they are 300dpi. We crop, enhance, and compress for web usage.

5. Shipping Weight and Product Cost for your products.

     If shipping cost is to be added at checkout and shipping is based on weight, then you must include the weight for each item. Don't forget to include the finished weight - the weight after product is packed.

     Each item should have the product cost the customer is to pay, visible. Your terms would need to state if shipping and handling is added at checkout or added and charged at time of shipment. You would also need to state which county you are in since tax is based on county you are in (this is USA only).

6. Payment types you accept.

     Do you accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover? This should be visible not only on your home page but also while customer is viewing basket, and at checkout.

 

As you can see, there are only a few things needed from you to get you up and running!

It's easier than you thought!