Shopify Store Setup
Build a professional Shopify online store from scratch, including complete guides on account application, domain configuration, basic setup, and optimization.
Account Registration and Initial Configuration
Complete Shopify account registration and configure basic information to prepare for opening your store.
Pre-Registration Checklist
- Prepare overseas email (Gmail, Outlook, or ProtonMail recommended)
- Ensure stable network environment (VPN access recommended)
- Prepare international credit card or PayPal account for payment
- Prepare basic store information (store name, category, target market)
- Understand Shopify pricing plans and feature differences
Registration Process
1
Visit Website - Visit Shopify官网 or use invitation link (get 3 months at $1/month)
2
Fill Information - Enter email, set strong password, fill store name, select sales status
3
Verify Email - Complete email verification, check spam folder for verification link
4
Configure Address - Set store address information (affects tax and shipping calculations)
Shopify Plan Comparison
- Basic Plan ($29/month) - Suitable for startups, includes basic features and 2 staff accounts
- Shopify Plan ($79/month) - Suitable for growing businesses, includes professional reports and 5 staff accounts
- Advanced Plan ($299/month) - Suitable for large enterprises, includes advanced reports and 15 staff accounts
- Shopify Plus - Enterprise-level solution, customized pricing
Domain Binding and SSL Configuration
Configure custom domain to enhance brand professionalism and customer trust.
DNS Configuration
1. Add A record: @ pointing to 23.227.38.65
2. Add CNAME record: www pointing to shops.myshopify.com
3. Remove conflicting records
4. Set TTL value to 300 seconds
5. Save and wait for生效 (5-30 minutes)
2. Add CNAME record: www pointing to shops.myshopify.com
3. Remove conflicting records
4. Set TTL value to 300 seconds
5. Save and wait for生效 (5-30 minutes)
SSL Certificate
1. Shopify automatically generates free SSL
2. Wait for certificate generation (24-48 hours)
3. Verify HTTPS access
4. Check browser lock icon
5. HTTP auto-redirects to HTTPS
2. Wait for certificate generation (24-48 hours)
3. Verify HTTPS access
4. Check browser lock icon
5. HTTP auto-redirects to HTTPS
Account Security Settings
- Enable 2FA - Google Authenticator recommended
- Strong Password Policy - Regular changes, no reuse across platforms
- Login Notifications - Detect abnormal logins timely
- Staff Permissions - Follow principle of least privilege
Store Basic Configuration and Optimization
Choose appropriate theme and create necessary pages to enhance store professionalism.
Theme Selection
Recommended free themes: Dawn, Craft, Sense (officially maintained, excellent performance)
Essential Pages
About Us, Contact, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, etc.
Required Pages Checklist
- About Us page - Brand story, team introduction, values
- Contact page - Contact info, address, hours, contact form
- Privacy Policy - Use Shopify template
- Shipping Policy - Shipping policy, timeline, fees
- Return Policy - Return and exchange policy, process, timeframe