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The Shop Owner’s Blueprint

Everything we need to build your high-converting Australian online store.

This page is for Shop Setup. For general design assets (logos, business info), please visit our standard checklist.
General Checklist

1. Choosing Your Engine

We build shops that work for you. Depending on your needs, we generally recommend two paths:

WooCommerce

The Industry Standard: Best for SEO, modern AI-assisted designs, and complex marketing features.

Note: Requires quality hosting as the admin panel can be resource-heavy, but front-end performance is world-class.

ZenCart

The Fast Workhorse: A robust, traditional engine. The admin panel is incredibly fast and responsive for bulk management.

Note: While the back-end is fast, it offers fewer modern design integrations compared to WooCommerce.

2. Shipping Methods (Australia)

We specialize in AU-specific logistics. Tell us how you want to handle your shipping:

Australia Post Calculator

Real-time shipping quotes based on weight and destination.

FREE SETUP
Other Courier Options

CouriersPlease, Sendle, etc. Costs depend on software availability.

Free if plugin exists / @ plugin cost / $130 Custom Build

3. Checkout Payment Methods

We provide a mix of automated gateways and manual payment options.

Automated Gateways
Stripe (Credit Cards): Send us the Publishable Key and Secret Key from your Stripe Dashboard (Developers > API Keys).
PayPal Restful: Create a “Live” App in the PayPal Developer Portal and send the Client ID and Secret Key.
Afterpay / ZipPay: Provide your Merchant ID and Secret Key.
Manual & Offline Payments
Bank Deposit: Send us your Bank Name, Account Name, BSB, and Account Number.
Check / Money Order: Provide the postal address for payment delivery.
Pick Up Orders: Confirm shop address and a contact phone/email for coordination.

4. Optional Store Selections

📦 Item Attribute Stock: Do you want to track stock for each specific variant (e.g. 5 Blue Large, 2 Red Small) or just list the sizes without tracking?
📧 Newsletter Integration: Let us know if you want to capture emails for marketing.

Popular Functionality:

  • Shop by Price: Allow customers to filter products by their budget.
  • Reward Point System: Build loyalty by giving points for every dollar spent.
  • Threshold Discounts: e.g., “Free Shipping on orders over $100.”
  • Retailer Discounts: Set different pricing tiers for wholesale or VIP customers.

5. Product Details

Choose the method that suits your workflow best:

Option A: Self-Entry
Add your own products when the site admin is ready.
Option B: Spreadsheet (CSV/Excel)
Send a formatted file to us for bulk upload.
Option C: Copy from Old Site
We migrate the data for you.
Cost: $50 – $200 extra ($200 for +1000 products).
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