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How Does This Work?
Starting an online business is exciting and fun, yet can be a little frustrating, too. BoutiqueMama.com and the web hosting providers we work with take great measures to ensure that the process runs as smooth and efficiently as possible. Knowing how things will work from the beginning to end makes it a lot easier and keeps the "fun factor" alive!
The following is a basic outline of 5 Easy Steps involved in getting your website up and running when you select a BoutiqueMama.com web hosting provider.
STEP 1 ~ Web Hosting Details
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The first thing you need to do is register a domain name. This is basically the "address" of your new online store. You may do this with a BoutiqueMama.com web hosting provider, or another domain registrar such as GoDaddy.com. (If you already have a domain name, the web hosting provider you select will be happy to assist you with changing the DNS Nameservers on your current domain.)
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Next, you will set up your monthly web hosting account with one of the web hosting providers we work with. Your web host acts a bit like a landlord for your store design, graphics and inventory. You will pay a monthly fee to your web hosting provider to "house" your online store on their server.
(For more information about each of the web hosting providers we work with, please click on the Web Hosting Providers link below.)
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Upon your successful signup, your web hosting provider will send you a rather lengthy email which contains your website administrative logins and password as well as your cpanel and ftp login information.
(Your website administrative panel is where you will login and add categories, products, photos and content to your store. This is also where your new design will be installed, so you will need to forward that entire email to us.)
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You will work with your web host to set up your Mal's Shopping Cart, which is a software application that will give you the ability to accept payments online. All of the information regarding your payment and shipping options will be added to your shopping cart administrative panel at this time.
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You will work with your web host to set up your domain-based email addresses that you will use for your website correspondence, if desired.
STEP 2 ~ Web Template Design Details with BoutiqueMama.com
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Now you are ready to purchase your design from BoutiqueMama.com. Simply select the design you love and purchase it from our site along with any add-ons you would like such as your business card template, matching auction template, etc.
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Upon receipt of your payment you will receive a confirmation of your order which you will review and confirm with BoutiqueMama.com.
STEP 3 ~ The Set-Up and Configuration Process
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BoutiqueMama.com will add your business name and slogan to your new web template, then enter your website administrative panel and install your design. You will receive an email from us when the process is complete, usually 3-5 business days from the receipt of purchase. If you have purchased add-on items you will receive them during the following 2 business days, depending on how many items extra you have purchased. Please understand that we do have many customers and do the best we can to deliver your items in a timely manner.
STEP 4 ~ Now it is Your Turn
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Now it is your turn! At this point you add your categories, product photos and content via your website manager. A great set of tutorials is available on each web hosting provider's prospective sites to assist you in this process. Each of the web hosts we work with are also available with support when you need it. When you are finished adding your products, you are ready to go!
STEP 5 ~ Congratulations, You Are in Business!
Still have questions? Feel free to Contact Us.
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