eCommerce Website Builder: Build An eCommerce Site | Wix.com

FAQ

1.

What is an eCommerce website?

An eCommerce website is an online store where you can buy or sell products online.

2.

What is the best eCommerce website builder?

There are several factors to choosing a great eCommerce website builder for your business. To create a professional website, consider the eCommerce store features you need to start selling online, like a unique storefront, secure online payments and more. Next, think about pricing. Most eCommerce website builders offer competitive rates, so choose the price point that best suits your business to start selling online.

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How can I build an eCommerce website?

Follow these 6 steps to start creating an eCommerce website:
 

1. Sign up to a free eCommerce website builder

2. Custom-build your site or choose from 120+ designer-made eCommerce templates

3. Add the products that you want to sell

4. Connect to payment providers and set up shipping rules

5. Choose a domain name for your store that represents your brand

6. Publish your eCommerce site and start attracting customers

​Learn more: How to build an eCommerce website from scratch

4.

How do I choose a name for my eCommerce website?

Choosing the right name for your eCommerce website is an essential part of establishing your business. Pick a name that best fits your brand. If you’re looking for inspiration, use our Business Name Generator. Type in your business’ industry, any keywords relevant to your brand, and click the generate name button to get a list of business name ideas instantly. Similarly, you can use our Domain Name Generator to instantly get custom domain name ideas for your eCommerce store.

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Where can I host my eCommerce website?

Wix provides secure and free web hosting as soon as you publish your site. Combined with Wix’s own data centers, your site runs on the unified power of Google Cloud, AWS and Fastly. Your Wix site is served by four data centers across three continents, and is reinforced by over 200 global content delivery network (CDN) nodes. This multi-cloud hosting improves your load times and provides full global coverage.

6.

I have no design or coding skills, can I still use Wix?

Yes. Wix is a no-code website builder, so you don’t need to be a designer or developer to build an eCommerce business on our platform. You can create your eCommerce website entirely from a blank canvas or customize any of our designer-made templates for your business needs. Then simply add the features you need with native and third-party apps and integrations. If you need help with any aspect of Wix eCommerce, you can contact customer care. If you want some professional help to build your eCommerce store, you can hire an expert designer or developer via the Wix Marketplace.