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.
What a beginner really needs
- a store that works from day one, with no technical setup
- a simple way to add products with their photos
- secure payments your customers know (card, PayPal)
- easy-to-offer delivery (pick-up point, home delivery)
- someone to ask your questions to
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.
Open in one day: the plan
- 2 minutes: sign up and create your store.
- 30 minutes: logo, colours, introduction text.
- 1 to 2 hours: your first products, photos included.
- 30 minutes: payment accounts and delivery methods.
- 15 minutes: test order, then publication.
What technology should no longer ask of you
With a solution such as WordPress and WooCommerce, you have to choose a host, install plugins, run updates and keep an eye on security. With 123Ventes, all of this is included and managed for you:
- hosting and backups
- SSL security certificate (the padlock in the browser)
- platform updates
- payment and delivery methods already built in
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.
Support: you are never on your own
A question about a setting, unsure about a step? Support is included in the subscription, in French, by email and by phone. To go further, we offer hourly coaching and training, as well as help with search engine optimisation and social media.
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.
Do I need to buy hosting or a domain name?
No. Hosting is included. A custom domain name (your-store.com) is optional: we can register it for you for 17 € per year.
I am not comfortable with computers, is this for me?
Yes. If you can send an email with a photo, you can add a product. And support is there if you get stuck.
Can someone create my store for me?
Yes. We can set up your store for you (400 €) and enter your catalogue.
Can I change it afterwards?
Of course. Products, prices, texts and design can be changed at any time from your admin area.