First things first: How to start selling online

So, you have a great new product. Yours is special. Yours is unique.

Your product can help many people: (check boxes below for all that apply):
be successful
be happy
feel beautiful
make more money
spend more time with their family and friends
work more efficiently
become a Guardian of the Milky Way Galaxy
other: fill in the blank  _______________

But sadly, you have a stack of boxes sitting in your ex-roommate’s bedroom. You’re relying on your BFFs to tell their BFFs about your widget; then drive over and sell them the inventory from the trunk of your car; and then ask them for cash or to Venmo you.

You want an online store, but don’t know how to get started. You’re a product maker, not a website maker. Don’t worry – we’re here to help.

Here’s how you can get started selling online:

1. 1. Decide on your budget. It’s best for all to know that upfront, so we’re not pricing an Amazon-look-alike site when you can only afford a simple buy now one-page website.
   2. Who is your target market? Who would most benefit from your product?
   3. Understand how your product benefits your customer. NOT a list of features.
   4. What would folks search for online to find a product like yours?
   5. What does success look like to you? Do you want to sell one widget a month? Do you need to sell 1,000 widget a month just to break even?
   6. Take some awesome pictures or how-to or testimonial videos of your product. Depending on your budget and product, you can hire a professional or take your own. There are some inexpensive light boxes available now, or even some DIY YouTube videos on how to build your own. Stuck? Ask us for referrals.

UmeWorks can help you set up your online store.

1. Set up a free initial consultation call with us. Just fill out the form below.
   Don’t worry if you don’t know everything your website needs. Review the How to Get Started items above, and then let’s talk. It’s our job to ask you the questions about your business and product to figure out how we can build an ecommerce website for your needs within your budget including:
   • SEO’ing your website
   • Capturing leads online
2. We build your ecommerce site.
3. We work with you to create an online marketing strategy.
4. You sell!
5. You empty that spare bedroom.
6. Time to refill it!

READY? Set up a free initial consultation with UmeWorks now.