What You Actually Need to Get Started on Shopify (No Fluff)
Shopify makes it easy to set up your own online shop—but if you're just starting out, the options can feel overwhelming. At SSX Creative, we help small businesses launch with clarity and confidence by focusing on what you actually need to get started (and nothing you don’t).
Here’s your no-fluff checklist.
✅ 1. A Clear Business Idea
You don’t need a business plan as thick as a phone book, but you do need clarity on:
What you're selling
Who it's for
Why people should buy from you
If you’ve got that sorted—even in rough form—you’re already ahead.
✅ 2. A Product or Service (Even One!)
You don’t need to wait until you have 50 products. Start with a handful of your bestsellers or a small launch collection. You can always add more later.
Whether it’s physical goods, digital downloads or service bookings, Shopify can handle it.
✅ 3. Great Product Photos
Photos sell. You don’t need a professional shoot to begin, but clear, well-lit images (ideally on a plain background) will help build trust and show off what makes your product special.
📸 Tip: Natural light and a clean table can go a long way.
✅ 4. Basic Branding
Keep it simple:
A logo (even a clean text logo will do)
Brand colours (2–3 max)
A friendly tone of voice that sounds like you
We help clients define these quickly, even if they’re starting from scratch.
✅ 5. A Domain Name
You can buy your domain through Shopify or connect one you already own. Either way, having your own URL helps you look more professional and trustworthy.
✅ 6. Payment & Delivery Setup
This is where many people get stuck—but it doesn’t need to be hard. Shopify makes it easy to:
Accept card payments and PayPal
Offer UK and international shipping
Add local pickup or delivery options if needed
And yes, we can set it all up for you.
✅ 7. About, Contact & Policy Pages
Don’t overthink these—just write clearly and honestly. People want to know who they’re buying from and how it all works. You’ll want:
An About page (your story)
A Contact page
Privacy, returns and delivery info
We provide simple templates if you’re not sure what to say.
🙌 Keep it Simple. Launch Sooner.
You don’t need perfection—you need momentum. We help small businesses get online with everything they need, and nothing they don’t.
Let us handle the build so you can focus on building your business.
