Create your own web store without any hassle.
As more and more people do their shopping online, creating your own web store is a great way to get your business off the ground. Because then the world will be at your feet (and at your cash register ;-)!)
The only thing is, how do you start a web store? Is it not a complicated or expensive undertaking? We would like to reassure you that you will be up and running in no time!
Starting a web store has never been easier
Starting your own web store may make you break out in a cold sweat, but there is no need to worry: thanks to handy tools such as our SiteBuilder or WooCommerce (for WordPress users), building your own web store is easier than ever, even without any technical knowledge!
At Combell, you will find everything you need to launch your own web store. From the smallest local store to the largest multinational in the e-commerce business.
Choose the right technology and your web store will be up and running in no time
- SiteBuilder is a user-friendly package for building a website with a web store. It is ideal if you cannot write code yourself.
- Everything is there: product and stock management, payment options, confirmation and shipping e-mails, discount codes, and even an app to manage your shop.
- Hosting is included.
- WordPress is a platform that requires frequent updates. But continuous updating is a tough task that is often overlooked. With all the risks that this entails.
- With Managed WooCommerce, we keep your webshop in top condition thanks to continuous updates of WordPress, your theme, plugins, PHP versions, etc.
- You also enjoy even greater convenience, thanks to features such as a useful test environment.
Do you just want to create a website?
We will gladly help you with that too.
Enjoy a successful web store thanks to our tips
Finding the right tools is one thing, but you also have to find out how best to use them. That is why we are happy to help you with our e-books.
This e-book will guide you through the world of web stores. You will learn how to start your web store and what you can do to improve it.
We focus on various aspects, such as your strategy, handy tools to promote your products, as well as your general approach to building a successful web store.
Creating a web store is made a little easier with our checklist. So keep this checklist to hand so you do not forget anything when launching your web store.
The checklist provides an overview of the different components of a successful web store.
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Fine-tune your web store
Are you already engaged in e-commerce to sell your products online? Excellent choice! With our extra services, we can take your web store to an even higher level.
How can you best optimise your web store?
That depends on your situation!
Our favourite methods for optimising your web store
Secure your web store using HTTPS
In order to establish a secure HTTPS connection with your web store, you need an SSL certificate.
This will allow you to encrypt the information provided by your customers and build trust through the small padlock displayed in the address bar.
Google will also reward your secure web store with a higher ranking in search results.
Choose a suitable domain name
Your domain name is the address of your web store.
Choose a local extension with a domain name like .be, .nl, .gent, etc. Or go for a more generic option, like .com, .shop, .store, .boutique, etc.
Make your web store faster
Our experts look for the underlying causes behind your slow web store. You will get specific advice on how to improve the performance of your web store without having to purchase a larger hosting package or use additional servers.
Because we at Combell know that 80% of performance issues have nothing to do with your servers.
Prepare for traffic peaks
When you run special deals on your web store (like on Black Friday, for example), it is possible that you will see a sharp increase in the number of customers. So you should be prepared for this!
With stress testing, we check whether your web store is ready for it. We simulate extreme user scenarios to test the responsiveness, stability and speed of your web store under harsh conditions.
This also enables us to detect any problematic elements in your code or settings.
Caching
Caching allows you to add extra storage space to your web store, so that your customers can access your pages at lightning speed.
Caching is included for free with our WordPress and hosting packages, but you can further expand your storage space if needed.
Combell is the right partner for your web store.
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Frequently asked questions about building your own web store
What is the difference between SiteBuilder and WordPress?
WordPress, on the other hand, requires a little more technical knowledge. WordPress is a system that allows you to build a website. And with plugins like WooCommerce, you can also use it to build a web store. In addition to a domain name, you also need hosting to host your WordPress website.
So, if you are not very knowledgeable about building your own website or web store, SiteBuilder will definitely be the best solution for you.
When should I choose SiteBuilder or WordPress?
As for WordPress, it is ideal for those who already know the system: despite its user-friendliness, it is not as accessible as SiteBuilder. WordPress will require you to install more components (such as WooCommerce, for example), whereas SiteBuilder is ready to use.
Can I start a web store without having a VAT number?
But if you start running your web store professionally, you will need a VAT number, as is the case with your brick-and-mortar shop.
When is it best to have someone else create my web store?
Is there any free software to start a web store?
This is also the case with our SiteBuilder and WordPress packages. The software is free, we ensure that the hosting is reliable and secure, and we provide 24/7 support if you need it.
This, however, does not alter the fact that there are undoubtedly providers that offer free web stores. But we strongly advise you not to use their services. Because your website will often be filled with ads, you will not have your own domain name, and/or the security of your web store will not be up to standard.
This is why, for your own good - and that of your web store - we recommend you to use SiteBuilder or WordPress.
Do I still need hosting and a domain name?
With WordPress, on the other hand, you still need hosting. But if you choose Combell's WordPress hosting, you get a hosting package that includes WordPress. With WordPress hosting, all you need is a domain name. And here too, Combell will give you a domain name for free for the first year.
Do you want free advice on how to start your own web store?
Our specialists are available 24/7 to provide you with free support. Feel free to contact Simon and his colleagues via e-mail or by phone.
