Ecommerce Fundamentals (2021)
1h 25mBeginner2021-11-03
Authors

Patrick Rauland
Director of Sales and Marketing at Paid Memberships Pro
Course details
Got an idea for a product that you'd like to sell online? In this course, instructor Patrick Rauland dives into transforming your idea into a full-fledged online store. Patrick details several ecommerce business models and how to choose the business model that's right for you. He explains how to select a target industry or niche for your business, define the type of customer you're targeting, and select and validate your product idea. Next, Patrick delves into the practicalities of getting your product on the market. He shares how to expand and retire product lines, register for permits, develop your brand, and sell your product in your own online store or in marketplaces. Patrick gives you tips for attracting customers, fulfilling orders, and managing your finances as the sales start rolling in. He finishes up with useful advice on prioritizing tasks and taking small and consistent steps forward.
Skills covered
WooCommerceMagentoShopifyE-Commerce DevelopmentFoundationsAdobeWeb DevelopmentOpen Source
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Start your online store
1. Choose a Business Model
- 02 - How to choose an ecommerce model
- 03 - Dropshipping
- 04 - Reselling
- 05 - White labeling and private labeling
- 06 - Manufacturing
- 07 - Digital products
- 08 - Handmade products
- 09 - Benefits of going vertical
2. Industry and Persona Research
- 10 - Choose an industry
- 11 - Create a persona
- 12 - Uncover pain points
3. Product Selection
- 13 - Brainstorm lots of Ideas
- 14 - When you should protect your ideas
- 15 - Validate your product idea
- 16 - Calculate product profitability
- 17 - Expand and retire product lines
4. Establish Your Business
- 18 - Register your business
- 19 - Register for permits and sales tax
- 20 - Create your brand
5. Sell Your Product
- 21 - Create your own store
- 22 - Sell on marketplaces
6. Attract Customers
- 23 - Create and optimizing content
- 24 - Social, display, and shop ads
- 25 - Participate in industry events
7. Post Sale
- 26 - Understand fulfillment
- 27 - Manage finances
- 28 - Small and consistent steps
Conclusion
- 29 - Application of key learnings
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