Establish what it is you want to sell on the online store. Choose a product that does not have many competitors. While deciding, make sure it is a product that you know a lot about and you are interested in.
Register a domain name for your online store. When doing this, use keywords so that people can easily find your store. As you register your domain name, try to get a .com extension because most people default to use .com as opposed to others such as .net.
Sign up to a reliable Web hosting company. Choose one that is capable of handling a huge market; this is to avoid disappointments to your clients. Otherwise, a server could go down at very crucial moments.
Establish an easy payment system. To start, create a PayPal account. After the business has bloomed, set up a merchant account. This, however, is pricier.
Secure your server with an encryption to ensure your payment system is secure enough for clients to enter their personal information. Include a toll-free number for customers who are hesitant to pay online.
Advertise your products both online and offline. Use an affiliate market to advertise. Advertise your products using free avenues such as Facebook and Twitter, then progress to paid methods such Google Adwords.
Email all your fiends and associates to help you make sales by either buying products themselves or spreading the word.
Install a content-management system, such as WordPress or Build a Niche Store to sell affiliate products and your own. Use a specialized theme to make you WordPress user-friendly.