How to Start Your First Online Store the Non-Techy Way
with Kim Garst
Episode Overview
The appeal is undeniable: running a virtual shop you can run from anywhere in the world…in your pj’s, right?
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Unfortunately, if you aren’t a “techy”, the idea of setting up an e-commerce site can feel totally overwhelming.
If this strikes a nerve, then join me LIVE Monday and I'll walk you step-by-step through setting up your first online store, including:
- How to choose a niche for your store (so you’re not competing against the big guys)
- How to choose a domain name
- What website builder to choose, and
- How to get your first customer
Episode Sneak Peek
0:00 Welcome!
1:54 Introduction: Kim Garst
3:35 Show Giveaways
6:17 Introduction : Kim.store
8:53 Why start an online store
17:22 How to choose a niche for your online store
23:44 How to do keyword research using Google's keyword planner tool
27:19 How to choose your domain name
32:27 How to choose a website builder for your online store
36:06 Dropship or source your own products?
37:42 Two Dropshipping companies Kim is using
39:53 Easily create designs in Canva
45:25 How you can market your products on YouTube
46:46 Creative design ideas
49:35 How Kim finally decided to create her online store
50:30 5 Show winners of .store domain
52:21 How much can you make in an online shop
54:27 How much an eCommerce store costs years back
57:58 Can you make a checklist for us?
59:32 What is the difference between selling your courses & selling branded cups and t-shirts?
Who is Kim Garst?
Kim Garst is one of the world’s most retweeted people among digital marketers. She is a renowned marketing strategist, keynote speaker, and an international best-selling author of Will The Real You Please Stand Up, Show Up, Be Authentic and Prosper in Social Media. Kim helps entrepreneurs grow their business using social and digital media strategies. Forbes named her as one of the Top 10 Social Media Power Influencers and she has been featured by Fox News, CBS News, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, Businessweek, and Social Media Examiner.
Where Can You Find Kim?
Facebook: facebook.com/kimgarstbiz
Twitter:@kimgarst
Instagram:instagram.com/kimgarst
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimgarst/
YouTube: youtube.com/user/brandyoucommunity