Launching an online store used to be expensive and complicated. With WooCommerce, you can have a professional shop running by the weekend - free software, cheap hosting, and payment gateways that understand Bangladesh. Here is the complete setup guide.

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Getting Started

  1. Buy WordPress hosting and install WordPress.
  2. Install the WooCommerce plugin from the dashboard.
  3. Follow the setup wizard: store address, currency (BDT) and units.
  4. Choose your theme and let WooCommerce create essential pages.

Adding Products

  1. Add Products > Add New and enter name, description and price.
  2. Upload high-quality photos - they sell more than words.
  3. Set stock and shipping details for each product.
  4. Organise products with categories to make browsing easy.

Setting Up Payments

In WooCommerce > Settings > Payments, enable gateways for your customers: bKash, Nagad, Rocket and cards via SSLCommerz or ShurjoPay. Many gateways provide official WooCommerce plugins - set up your merchant account, paste the API keys, and test a payment before launch.

Shipping in Bangladesh

Set up shipping zones for inside and outside Dhaka, and add rates for Pathao, Steadfast or regular couriers. Offer free shipping over a threshold to encourage larger orders - it is a proven way to raise your average order value.

Launch Checklist

  1. Install SSL and test checkout securely on HTTPS.
  2. Test a real order from cart to confirmation email.
  3. Set up caching and image compression.
  4. Add analytics and the pixel from your social ads.
  5. Prepare customer support and a delivery policy page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WooCommerce work well on shared hosting?

Yes, for small stores. Once sales grow, upgrade to cloud hosting so your store survives traffic spikes during festivals and sales.

How do I handle Cash on Delivery?

Enable COD as a payment method and clearly communicate delivery charges. COD remains popular in Bangladesh alongside digital payments.

Your store is ready to sell. Start with a handful of products, keep the experience smooth, and scale your hosting and catalogue as orders grow.