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Sahl Tuesday,08 Apr 2025

If you have a small business or a product idea you want to sell online, an online store has become the first gateway to profit. Many entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia started with a simple store and grew within months. The good thing is that you don't need to be a programmer or a technical expert; all you need is a clear plan and organized steps.
In this blog, we explain how to create an online store for your project in simple steps, whether you sell handmade products, clothing, perfumes, or even digital services.
1. Define your project type and store objectives
Before you begin, ask yourself:
What products or services do you sell?
Who is your target audience?
What is your main goal? Sales? Or building a customer base?
These questions will determine your store design and the type of platform you need.
2. Choose a unique name for your store and purchase a domain name.
The name should be easy to understand, distinctive, and relevant to your business. Next, reserve a domain name from sites like:
• GoDaddy
• Namecheap
• Or even from some local platforms.
A domain gives your store a professional look and helps it appear on search engines.
3. Choose a store building platform.
Here, you have several options, depending on your budget and needs:
• Shopify: Fast and easy, but with a monthly fee.
• WooCommerce (on WordPress): Very flexible and suitable for limited budgets.
• Salla/Zad: Saudi platforms that support integration with local payment and shipping.
Choose the platform that makes management easier and supports the Arabic language.
4. Design the store in an attractive and easy-to-navigate way.
Don't underestimate the appearance! Store design plays a major role in attracting customers and motivating them to buy.
Focus on the following:
• Colors that match your brand identity
• Clear, professional product images
• Simple, attractive descriptions for each product
• Clear buttons for ordering or adding the product to cart
5. Activate payment and delivery methods
You must connect your store to trusted payment gateways such as:
• Mada
• STC Pay
• Apple Pay
• PayTabs
For delivery, choose local delivery companies or use automated integration services such as Salasa or SMSA Express.
6. Prepare your store's policies and terms
To build trust with your customers, add important pages such as:
• Return Policy
• Contact Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Terms of Use
People feel more comfortable when everything is clear.
7. Test the store before launch
Before officially launching your store, try it out as a customer:
• Place a trial order
• Make sure all pages open properly
• Test the payment and delivery processes
• Check how emails are delivered to customers
This step is important to avoid any problems during launch.
8. Launch and Promote the Store
The store is now ready! Create a simple social media ad, or send it to people you know.
Use Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok to reach your audience.
Don't forget to offer promotions for the first 50 customers, for example, or giveaways at the beginning of the year to attract customers.
Creating an online store for your business isn't as difficult as it used to be. With today's available tools, you can get started in just a few days and with a limited budget.
If you want to take the plunge and ensure a professional store from the start, you can contact our team at "Sahl" and we'll help you with a comprehensive plan.
Ready to launch your store? Don't wait any longer; the opportunity is right in front of you!