Things to consider when starting an online store...

Things to consider when starting an online store...
I put together a list of things that you’ll need to consider when starting an online store. The items included in this list comprise a checklist of core essentials for building and marketing a successful online business. I am writing articles that will describe in more detail each of these issues. Also, my ebook will have specifics about what I did to handle these various aspects of my business. If you’d like to be notified when my ebook is published, please sign up for our mailing list.
• Finding a product to sell
• Finding distributors for the product you want to sell
• Purchasing a domain name
• Finding a solid web host
• Setting up an SSL certificate for secure online ordering
• Establishing a merchant account to accept credit cards
• Finding a shopping cart system and setting it up on your web host
• Customizing your shopping cart system
• Establishing policies for pricing, discounts, shipping, returns, etc.
• Marketing your website - getting targeted traffic