This is the index for the Getting Started merchant guide series — the detailed, task-by-task companion to the Start Here series. Use this article as your map. How this series relates to Start Here If you haven’t been through it yet, Category 1: Start Here (Article 1) is the fastest path from zero to a […]
Shopiators builds your initial store using AI — you answer a few questions about your brand, and it generates a store around them. This article covers what to expect from that process. What’s confirmed Shopiators’ AI store generation is based on your brand category, target audience, and aesthetic preferences, and can produce a designed store […]
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full dashboard tour See Category 1, Article 5: “Understanding Your Shopiators Merchant Dashboard” for the complete, confirmed navigation structure — Home, Dashboard, Commerce (Sales, Products, Currency, Product Reviews), Marketing, and Store (Store Management, Media Library, Settings). Why it’s not […]
Your business information appears on invoices, official communications, and potentially your storefront’s policy pages. What to gather first See Category 1, Article 7 for the full checklist of business, banking, and legal information to have ready before you start. Where this is likely configured Business information is entered under Store > Settings > General, based […]
Beyond legal business details, your store has its own configuration — store name, currency, and similar settings. Flag up front: exact location unconfirmed. What store information typically includes Needed: Store > Settings > General — the store name, currency, and time zone fields, to confirm exact layout and labels. Get this right early 💡 Tip: […]
Your logo appears across your storefront — header, favicon, and potentially checkout. Flag up front: exact upload location unconfirmed. Where this is configured Settings > General Settings > Store Assets Needed: Wherever your logo is uploaded — either Settings or Theme Customizer — to confirm the exact location and any size/format requirements shown on screen. […]
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full step-by-step guide 🔗 See also: See Category 1, Article 9: “How Do I Add My First Product?” for the complete walkthrough, including what to prepare beforehand (Article 8 ) and how to verify the product on your live […]
Categories keep your catalog organized and make navigation easier for customers. This is confirmed to live under Commerce > Products > Categories. Where this lives Commerce > Products > Categories, alongside Attribute Sets, Attributes, and Colors (see Category 1, Article 5 “Understanding Your Shopiators Merchant Dashboard” for the full confirmed navigation structure). Plan categories before […]
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full guide 🔗 See also: See Category 1, Article 10: “How Do I Configure Payments Before Launch?” for what’s confirmed (Bank Transfer Queue and UPI Transfer Queue under Commerce > Sales) and what’s still unconfirmed (where you actually connect […]
Cash on Delivery (COD) is a common payment method for e-commerce in India. This article covers what to check and configure if it’s supported. What needs confirming Needed: Wherever Cash on Delivery is enabled/configured (if it exists) — needed before this article can be written accurately. If you’re unsure whether to offer it 💡 Tip: […]
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full guide 🔗 See also: See Category 1, Article 12: “How Do I Connect My Domain?” — covers both buying a new domain and connecting an existing one, with the same unconfirmed-location flag.
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full guide 🔗 See also: See Category 1, Article 11: “How Do I Configure Shipping Before Launch?”
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full guide 🔗 See also: See Category 1, Article 13: “How Do I Customize My Store Design?” — (Store > Store Management)
Your storefront’s navigation menu is confirmed to live at Store > Store Management > Menu Management. Where this lives Store > Store Management > Menu Management, alongside Theme Customizer and Preview Store (see Category 1, Article 5 “Understanding Your Shopiators Merchant Dashboard”). Needed: Store > Store Management > Menu Management, showing how menu items are […]
Pages like About, Contact, Shipping Policy, and Returns build trust with new customers. This article covers how to add them. What needs confirming Needed: Wherever store pages (About, Contact, policies) are created — this entire article depends on confirming this exists and where it lives before it can be written accurately. Pages worth having before […]
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full guide 🔗 See also: See Category 1, Article 14: “How Do I Place a Test Order?” for the complete process, including what to check and how to handle a failed test. This series adds Article 17 in this […]
A test order (Article 16 “How to Place a Test Order”) confirms the end result. This article focuses specifically on the checkout experience itself — the part your customer actually interacts with. What to check during checkout specifically Cart contents and price update correctly as you add or remove items All expected payment methods appear […]
Store > Store Management > Preview Store is confirmed as the tool for viewing your live storefront without leaving the dashboard (see Category 1, Article 5 “Understanding Your Shopiators Merchant Dashboard“). This article covers how to use it effectively before launch. What to review in Preview Store Homepage — does it reflect your brand and […]
This topic is covered in full in Category 1, rather than repeated here — see below. Full guide 🔗 See also: See Category 1, Article 16 “: “What Should I Check Before Making My Store Public?” for the final checklist and how to switch your store from private to public via Store > Settings > […]
Every task from this series, in one checklist. Use this as your working reference while setting up — check items off in order. Store setup Store created via AI generation (Article 2 “How to Create and Configure Your Shopiators Store“) Business information added (Article 4 “How to Add Your Business Information“) Store information configured — […]
