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Getting Started

A Step by Step Guide to Selling Your First Products​

Welcome to Sellista! Follow these easy steps to get your online store up and running and start selling your products.

Step 1: Sign Up and Set Up Your Account​

  1. Sign Up: Visit the Sellista website and sign up for an account using your email address.
  2. Verify Email: Check your email for a verification link and click on it to verify your account.
  3. Complete Profile: Fill in your store details, such as store name, address, and contact information.

Step 2: Add Your Products​

  1. Navigate to Products: Go to the Item & Inventory section from the sidebar and click on Item List.
  2. Add New Product: Click on the Add New Item button.
  3. Enter Product Details:
    • Name: Enter the name of your product.
    • Description: Provide a detailed description of the product.
    • Price: Set the price of the product.
    • Inventory: Specify the quantity in stock.
    • Images: Upload high-quality images of the product.
  4. Save Product: Click Save to add the product to your inventory.

Step 3: Set Up Payment Methods​

  1. Navigate to Payments: Go to the Settings section and click on Payments.
  2. Add Payment Methods: Select and configure your preferred payment gateways (e.g., credit cards, PayPal, etc.).
  3. Save Settings: Ensure your payment settings are saved and ready for transactions.

Step 4: Configure Shipping Settings​

  1. Navigate to Shipping: Go to the settings section and click on Shipping & Delivery.
  2. Set Shipping Rates: Define your shipping rates based on weight, location, or flat rate.
  3. Add Shipping Zones: Specify different shipping zones if you ship to multiple regions.
  4. Save Settings: Save your shipping configurations.

Step 5: Create Your Online Store (Sales Channel)​

  1. Navigate to Sales Channels: Go to the Sales Channels section from the sidebar.
  2. Create New Website:
    • Click on Create New and select Website.
    • Enter your website name and description.
    • Upload your logo and choose a template for your site.
  3. Customize Your Website: Use the Sellista Website Builder to customize themes, add components, and personalize your site.
  4. Publish Your Website:
    • Toggle the switch next to your website name to publish it.
    • Your site will be available at [your website name].sellista.shop.

Step 6: Manage Orders and Customers​

  1. Orders:
    • View Orders: Navigate to Order & Shipping > Order List to view incoming orders.
    • Set Order Status: Update payment and fulfillment statuses as needed.
  2. Customers:
    • View Customers: Navigate to Customers to view a list of your customers.
    • Add Customers: You can manually add customers or they will be automatically added when they make a purchase.

Step 7: Set Up Return Policies​

  1. Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings > Policies.
  2. Add Return Policy: Enter your return policy details, including conditions and return address.
  3. Enable Returns: Under Settings > Orders, enable return orders and specify the return period.

Step 8: Enable Reviews​

  1. Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings > Products.
  2. Enable Reviews: Toggle the switch to enable product reviews.
  3. Manage Reviews: Customers will receive an email to review products after delivery. You can manage and reply to reviews from the Products section.

Step 9: Launch Your Marketing Campaign​

  1. Promote Your Store: Use social media, email marketing, and other channels to drive traffic to your new online store.
  2. Monitor Performance: Track your store’s performance using Sellista’s analytics tools.

Step 10: Start Selling!​

Your Sellista store is now ready to go! Begin promoting your products and managing your store to maximize sales and grow your business.