How to create an online store easily in 2026
Creating an online store in 2026 no longer requires technical skills. What makes the difference is the method: preparing your products well, choosing a solution that suits your size and moving forward step by step. Here is the simplest path to opening your store.
The steps to create a store
- Prepare your products: good photos, a clear description, a price, and any options (sizes, colours).
- Choose your solution: a platform that includes hosting, security, payment and delivery saves you weeks of setup.
- Create your store: on 123Ventes, signing up takes about 2 minutes, and your store is created instantly.
- Customise it: logo, colours, introduction texts, information pages.
- Add your products and organise them into categories.
- Connect payment and delivery: simply enter your accounts (Stripe, PayPal…) and your carriers.
- Test, then publish: place a test order, check the emails you receive, then open your store.
Mistakes to avoid
- Wanting everything perfect before opening: start with a few well-presented products and add more later.
- Neglecting photos: they are what sells. Natural light and a simple background are enough.
- Forgetting shipping costs in your prices: work them out before setting your rates.
- Choosing a tool that is too complex: a solution you cannot master often ends up abandoned.
- Not talking about your store: tell your customers, and add the link to your social media and business cards.
A solution with no technical hassle
123Ventes gives you a store that is already structured: catalogue, basket, customer account, payments and deliveries are ready. You set up your store with no time limit, test it, and only choose your subscription when you publish it: 29 € per month or 319 € per year, with no commission on your sales.
A simple alternative for craftspeople
Big platforms such as Shopify or Wix are powerful, but they often require paid apps and a lot of configuration. 123Ventes is designed for craftspeople and small shops: the essentials are included, and French-speaking support is there to answer you if you need help.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to open a store?
Creating it takes about 2 minutes. Then allow a few hours to add your first products and customise your store, at your own pace.
Can I sell in several languages?
Yes. Your texts can be translated into French, English, German, Spanish and Italian.