Two last settings, then a final check, and your shop will be ready. We are talking about delivery areas, timescales and a preview of your public storefront before the big day.
Delivery areas and timescales
- Where do you deliver? Define the areas you cover: your region, the whole country, or further afield.
- How quickly? State honest delivery times for each area.
- Any charges: say whether delivery is free or paid for, and at what rate.
Only promise what you can deliver: a deadline you meet is worth more than a flattering one you miss, which leads to disappointment and poor reviews.
Checking your public storefront
Before you go live, look at your shop the way a customer will see it. Most dashboards offer a « View my shop » link or show your public URL.
- Do the logo and the banner display correctly, with no blurriness?
- Are the name and the description accurate and free of typos?
- Are the contact details and social links up to date?
- Are the policies (shipping, returns) and delivery information visible?
Reviewing everything from the buyer’s point of view is the best quality check there is. Once you have ticked off this list, your shop inspires confidence and you are ready to publish your first product.
Key takeaway: set realistic delivery areas and timescales, then check your public storefront as a customer would before launching — that is your final quality check.