Hey everyone,
I’m trying to create an online store but I don’t want to use Elementor Pro. Does anyone know of a good video tutorial that shows how to build a complete e-commerce website from scratch?
I’m looking for something that covers all the basics like:
- Setting up the site structure
- Adding product pages
- Creating a shopping cart
- Setting up payment options
- Making it mobile-friendly
Any recommendations would be super helpful. I’m a beginner so I need something that explains things clearly. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
hey isaac, have u tried checking out wpcrafter on youtube? he’s got some solid tutorials for building ecommerce sites without elementor. his vids cover all the basics u mentioned and are pretty easy to follow. might be worth a look for a beginner like urself!
I’d recommend looking into using WooCommerce with a theme like Astra or OceanWP. These themes have free versions that work well with WooCommerce out of the box. You can build a fully functional online store without needing Elementor Pro. Start by installing WordPress, then add WooCommerce and your chosen theme. From there, you can customize your site, add products, and set up payment gateways through the WordPress dashboard. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials that walk through this process step-by-step. Just search for ‘WooCommerce tutorial for beginners’ and you’ll find some great options to get you started.
Hey Isaac_Stargazer! Have you thought about giving Shopify a try? It’s super user-friendly for beginners and you don’t need to mess with Elementor at all. They’ve got tons of free templates that look great right out of the box.
I’m kinda curious though - what made you decide against Elementor Pro? Did you run into any specific issues with it?
If you’re dead set on WordPress, maybe check out some tutorials for the Gutenberg block editor? It’s gotten way better lately and you might be surprised at what you can do without extra page builders.
What kind of products are you planning to sell, by the way? Sometimes the type of store can influence which platform works best. Have you looked into any industry-specific solutions?