How to Sell on Shopify in 2026

Shopify reaches your own customers via paid and organic traffic. It's best for long-term brand building.

Fees: Plans from $39/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

Step-by-step setup

  1. 01

    Sign up for Shopify

    Start a free trial at shopify.com and pick the Basic plan to start.

  2. 02

    Choose a theme

    Pick a fast, mobile-first theme like Dawn or a paid theme that matches your niche.

  3. 03

    Add your first products

    Use Sellrith AI to generate SEO-optimized titles, descriptions, and meta tags.

  4. 04

    Set up payments and shipping

    Enable Shopify Payments, then configure shipping zones and rates.

  5. 05

    Connect your domain

    Buy a domain in Shopify or connect one you own — short and brandable wins.

  6. 06

    Drive traffic

    Combine Google/Meta ads, TikTok organic, and SEO content to fuel demand.

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