Are onlines stores only for professional sellers?

An online store is perfect for professional sellers who want to reach new customers online. But because it’s so easy and affordable, starting an online store for beginners is also worthwhile. Maybe you’re a hobby seller, or maybe you’re dipping a toe into e-commerce and want to try something new. From luxury items to homemade hot sauce, you can sell practically anything from your online store. It’s so easy and fast to open an online store, you can do it without any previous experience.

How many products can I sell in my online store?

Jimdo’s online stores are ideal for up to 100 products. You can offer different variants of the same product—different colors, sizes, etc. The intuitive design of our product pages makes it easy to present all the important information about your items in one clear place, to make sure your customers always have the overview they need.

What payment options do my customers have?

To make checkout quick and convenient, your customers can choose how they pay in your store. You can offer them a range of secure payment methods through PayPal and Stripe, including direct debit, credit card, and local payment methods depending on their country like iDeal, SEPA, Sofort, giropay, EPS, Bancontact, MyBank, and P2.

What’s the most important part of selling online?

No matter what features or styles your store has, your product should always be your main focus. Make sure to present your products in the best possible way. That means above all having high-quality product photos and informative product descriptions that motivate customers to buy. Jimdo’s product listings are easy to set up and designed to always look great.

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Easily create your online store with features built with the self-employed in mind.

No commission fees:

No fees on your sales: Your revenue is 100% yours. After all, it's your store and everything you earn should go into your pockets.

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Local Pickup:

Skip the hassle of packing and shipping with our Local Pickup feature. Your local customers can shop and pay online, then collect their order from you.

Payment options from PayPal to Sepa direct debit:

Offer flexible payment methods. Whether it’s local or global payment methods, make it even easier for your customers to buy from you.

T&Cs, Return Policy, and more:

With the Legal Text Generator from Jimdo and Trusted Shops, your legal texts are water-tight and GDPR-compliant. Guaranteed.

Optimized for all mobile devices:

Your store is as good on mobile as it is on desktop. So you can create your store and manage orders on-the-go. And your customers can shop from anywhere.

Effortlessly create your online store.

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Online store examples to explore

Real stores built by real people.

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How to start an online store?

Creating your own online store has never been easier. With Jimdo, you have everything you need to take your small business online.

Create a free account and answer a few questions about your store.
Choose a design and colors based on the look you want.
Add your product photos and text, and give your store the final touches.
Publish your online store, and you’re open for business!

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Legal pages,
not legal fees

Worried about your online store’s legal pages? We’ve got you covered! Our Legal Text Generator in partnership with Trusted Shops automatically creates customized legal texts that are 100% GDPR-proof. Available for EU-based stores.

Customized legal pages based on your answers
GDPR-proof Terms and Conditions, Imprint, Return Policy, & Privacy Policy
Stay updated about legal changes with automatic notifications
Fast, easy setup—you answer a few questions, we do the rest

More about the Legal Text Generator

Ecommerce website features built for you

Local Pickup: skip the shipping, keep it personal

Want to serve local customers from your online store without the hassle of shipping? With Local Pickup, customers can browse and buy your products online, then collect their orders direct from you. So even once you’re online, you can keep your business local.

Connect to social: follower? customer!

Finally! Social ads and marketing made simple via your website. With our Facebook for Business feature, your store’s products automatically sync to Facebook and Instagram and our wizard helps you set up ads so the right customers see them.

Boost your store with sales & discounts

Looking to increase sales? Get customers spending in your store with our easy-to-customize promotions and discount codes. You set the value, duration, and minimum spend on every discount, plus the number of times a code can be used—so you’re always in control.

Mobile responsive: stand out on every screen

Your store really is as good as it looks—whether it’s on desktop, tablet, or mobile. So you can create your store from anywhere, make edits on-the-go, and manage your orders no matter where you are. And your customers can shop from any device, any time.

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Frequently answered questionsFAQ Online store:
your questions answered!

Are onlines stores only for professional sellers?
An online store is perfect for professional sellers who want to reach new customers online. But because it’s so easy and affordable, starting an online store for beginners is also worthwhile. Maybe you’re a hobby seller, or maybe you’re dipping a toe into e-commerce and want to try something new. From luxury items to homemade hot sauce, you can sell practically anything from your online store. It’s so easy and fast to open an online store, you can do it without any previous experience.
How many products can I sell in my online store?
Jimdo’s online stores are ideal for up to 100 products. You can offer different variants of the same product—different colors, sizes, etc. The intuitive design of our product pages makes it easy to present all the important information about your items in one clear place, to make sure your customers always have the overview they need.
What payment options do my customers have?
To make checkout quick and convenient, your customers can choose how they pay in your store. You can offer them a range of secure payment methods through PayPal and Stripe, including direct debit, credit card, and local payment methods depending on their country like iDeal, SEPA, Sofort, giropay, EPS, Bancontact, MyBank, and P2.
What’s the most important part of selling online?
No matter what features or styles your store has, your product should always be your main focus. Make sure to present your products in the best possible way. That means above all having high-quality product photos and informative product descriptions that motivate customers to buy. Jimdo’s product listings are easy to set up and designed to always look great.

Effortlessly create your online store.

Let's get started

Create Your Online Store and Sell 24/7

See what’s in store

No commission fees:

Local Pickup:

Payment options from PayPal to Sepa direct debit:

T&Cs, Return Policy, and more:

Instagram and Facebook integration:

Optimized for all mobile devices:

Online store examples to explore

How to start an online store?

Legal pages,not legal fees

Ecommerce website features built for you

Local Pickup: skip the shipping, keep it personal

Connect to social: follower? customer!

Boost your store with sales & discounts

Mobile responsive: stand out on every screen

Frequently answered questionsFAQ Online store:your questions answered!

Legal pages,
not legal fees

Frequently answered questionsFAQ Online store:
your questions answered!