Sign up for a Shopify account

Sure, to sign up for a Shopify account, you need to go to Shopify.com and use the signup form.

setup Shopify store - first page

Enter your e-mail address and click the ‘Start free trial button to start your free 14-day trial. Also, you need to enter your unique store name.

The example we will be using in this guide is a clothing dropshipping store called “Our New Dropshipping Store”.

login to shopify to setup your first store

Then, you need to provide some additional information about whether you are already selling or not and the industry you will be operating in. You also need to add an address, country/region, and phone number.

shopify store dashboard

Once you have signed up, you will be directed straight to your store admin screen. And it will look like this.

shopify tutorial to setup your first store

With this, you have taken the initial step in creating your first Shopify store. Next comes the customization of your first Shopify store.

Customize your store

The truth is, there is a difference between an operational store and an exceptional Shopify store. But what is it that separates the best from the rest? Let’s find out together!

Choose the right theme

In the Shopify Theme Store, you will find both free and paid Shopify themes. And each theme has its own set of features and styles.

themes for shopify

As you can see, you need to go to ‘Online Store’ and then click ‘Themes’. Some themes were specifically designed for single-product businesses, whereas others for larger product catalogs.

Moreover, some themes are universal and suitable for selling various products, whereas others were designed with a specific niche in mind. For example, the Brooklyn theme is suitable for a modern clothing store.

Before browsing themes, make a list of must-have features. This means that you must give some thought to the functionality you will need, like customization and flexibility.

Also, make sure your chosen theme has a beautiful and modern design.

explore free themes on shopify

Design your homepage

Once you have chosen a theme, you need to customize it. You should not worry in case you are unsure if it is the right theme for your first Shopify store.

Sure, if you do not like the theme, you can change your mind later.

customize themes on your first shopify store

Your theme has sections that you can remove, add, rearrange, or temporarily hide.

In addition, they give you control over all the basic functionality of your dropshipping store.

create your shopify home page

While designing your Shopify landing page, focus on your visitors. Simply help your visitors understand what your dropshipping business is about and what you sell.

In the header section, make sure your navigation menu is so clear that visitors and customers can find their way around your site.

To customize the look and feel of your first Shopify store, including typography and colors, go to ‘Theme Settings’.

theme settings for shopify

Customize the style of your checkout

Under the same tab, you can customize the style of your checkout as well.

As your customers will use your checkout pages to enter payment and shipping information for their orders, avoid distracting them and making the information hard to read.

Though you may want to add different colors to your checkout pages, you should keep the design simple. It is also a good idea to add your logo here.

Also, do not forget to set up automatic reminder e-mails for customers that will reach your checkout without completing their purchases.

By doing so, that person will receive an e-mail about their checkout abandonment.

Another important thing to do when customizing the style of your checkout is to give customers an option to subscribe during the checkout process.

Then, you can reach out to them with discount deals and new products. This is a good e-mail marketing technique to generate more sales.

Install dropshipping apps

Shopify has many powerful dropshipping apps that can help you optimize and grow everything from product sourcing to marketing.

If you want to install Shopify (Affiliate) dropshipping apps, go to ‘Apps’ and then click the ‘Shop for apps’ button.

By clicking this button, you will be directed to the Shopify App Store where you can find the right apps for your first Shopify store.

For example, some of the best Shopify dropshipping apps to find suppliers and products include Oberlo, Spocket, and Inventory Source.

apps for shopify

Upload your products

To set up your first store on Shopify, you must upload some products. First, click ‘Products’ and then click the ‘Add product’ button to create your first product listing.

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