Creating Your First Store
Learn how to set up and launch your first dropshipping store with SellWithBoost.
Overview
Creating a store takes less than 30 seconds. This guide walks you through each step and best practices for success.
Step 1: Navigate to Stores
From your dashboard:
- Click "Stores" in the sidebar
- Click "Create New Store" button
Step 2: Store Information
Enter your store details:
Store Name: Your Brand Name
Subdomain: yourbrand (creates yourbrand.ds.vai.me)
Description: Brief description of what you sell
Pro Tips:
- Choose a memorable, brandable name
- Keep subdomain short and simple
- Use keywords in description for SEO
Step 3: Store Settings
Configure essential settings:
General Settings
- Store Name: Display name for customers
- Store Logo: Upload your brand logo (recommended: 200x200px)
- Tagline: Short catchy phrase about your store
Contact Information
- Support Email: Where customers can reach you
- Phone Number: Optional but builds trust
- Business Address: Required for legal compliance
Shipping Settings
- Default Shipping: Standard (2-3 days)
- Express Shipping: Optional upgrade
- International: Enable/disable
Step 4: Theme Selection
Choose from pre-built themes:
- Modern: Clean, minimalist design
- Bold: Vibrant colors for impact
- Classic: Traditional e-commerce layout
- Luxury: Premium product showcase
All themes are:
- ✅ Mobile responsive
- ✅ SEO optimized
- ✅ Fast loading
- ✅ Conversion optimized
Step 5: Payment Gateway
Connect Stripe for payments:
- Click "Connect Stripe"
- Sign in to your Stripe account (or create one)
- Authorize the connection
- Done! You can now accept payments
Step 6: Launch Your Store
Before going live, verify:
- ✅ Store name and logo set
- ✅ Contact information added
- ✅ Stripe connected
- ✅ At least 5 products imported
- ✅ Shipping settings configured
Click "Publish Store" to go live!
Your Store is Now Live! 🎉
Visit your store at: yourbrand.ds.vai.me
Next Steps
Average Time: 30 seconds - 2 minutes