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.

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.

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 methods can I offer my customers?

Your customers will appreciate having the flexibility to choose their preferred payment method. You can offer them the choice of PayPal, direct debit or credit card.

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No transaction fees
Manage orders from mobile
Range of payment methods
Set up discount codes
GDPR-compliant legal pages

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The easiest professional online store in the world

Example of a product page selling ceramic bowls from an online store built with Jimdo

Designed for mobile

Jimdo does the work for you by making your design look great on every device. Your online store always looks professional, with high-quality product pages and easy check out. It’s the ideal solution for sellers with up to 100 products.

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No transaction fees

Your shop, your profit. Unlike other platforms, Jimdo doesn’t charge any commissions or fees on your sales. This means you benefit more from selling online.

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Order management made easy

Juggling multiple orders? No problem! Thanks to easy shipping, order management, and automatic confirmation emails, we take the stress off during busy times.

Sell and market on social

Turn your followers into customers! Automatically sync your store products to Facebook and Instagram to reach more people. Once connected, you can then target new customers with ads.

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Better Google rankings

Search Engine Optimization? You can too! With Jimdo's automatic SEO, you’ll start ranking higher on Google in no time. And with clear statistics, you always know how many visitors you have and how to boost traffic even more.

Flexible discount options

Create customized discount codes and strikethrough prices to get customers spending across your ecommerce platform. You control the value, duration, minimum spend, and usage limit.

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How to start an online store

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 shop the final touches.
Publish your online store, and you’re open for business!

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The ecommerce website builder with all the features you need

Custom domain

Get your own web address so it’s easy for customers to find you.

Mobile optimized

Your store always works perfectly for customers on-the-go.

Lots of payment methods

Offer all the most popular payment methods via PayPal or Stripe.

Personal support

We’re here to answer your e-commerce questions quickly and reliably.

Stay legally compliant with the Legal Text Generator Shop

Worried about your online store’s legal pages or staying compliant with GDPR? We’ve got you covered! Our Legal Text Generator automatically creates customized legal texts for your Return Policy and Terms and Conditions that are 100% GDPR-proof. And thanks to Trusted Shops, that’s a guarantee!

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Get ideas and inspiration for your online store

Take a look at what shop owners like you have created with Jimdo. You could be listed here next!

Product category page from an online store build with Jimdo

FAQ: Creating an online store

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.
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.
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 methods can I offer my customers?
Your customers will appreciate having the flexibility to choose their preferred payment method. You can offer them the choice of PayPal, direct debit or credit card.

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