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Task PathwayπΊπΈ US
Start an Online Store
Launch a trustworthy online store with the right tools for payments, hosting, and shipping.
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Estimated time
1-2 days
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Difficulty
Moderate
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Steps
0 of 3 completed
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Estimated cost
$30 - $100 / month to start
1
Choose a store platform
πTrusted Destinations
Shopifyβ
WordPress.com (WooCommerce)β
πOfficial Links
shopify.comβ
wordpress.comβ
πΌPrivate Services (Optional)
None listed
πNotes
Pick a hosted platform if you want speed, or self-hosted for control.
β οΈWarnings
Avoid 'free store' offers that lock your data or your domain.
2
Set up payments
πTrusted Destinations
Stripeβ
PayPalβ
Paystack (Africa)β
πOfficial Links
stripe.comβ
paypal.comβ
paystack.comβ
πΌPrivate Services (Optional)
None listed
πNotes
Use an established processor with clear payout terms.
β οΈWarnings
Never route customer card details through an unverified gateway.
3
Add trust signals
πTrusted Destinations
Trustiry Verifiedβ
πOfficial Links
trustiry.com/for-businessβ
πΌPrivate Services (Optional)
None listed
πNotes
Publish clear returns/refund and contact info; verify your official domain.
β οΈWarnings
Missing policies and no contact info are the top scam-store signals.
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Your Progress
0 of 3 steps completed
- 1Choose a store platform
- 2Set up payments
- 3Add trust signals
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