Shopify Tutorial for Beginners (2026) | Build Your Online Store Step-by-Step, by Kevin Stratvert on YouTube. 24 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 24 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Sign up at shopify.com with your email and store name. Answer the setup questions about what you sell and where, then land on the Shopify admin dashboard.
Open Products and click Add product. Enter the title, description, price, and SKU, upload images, set inventory quantity, then save. Repeat for each item.
Set up discounts under Discounts by choosing a discount code or automatic discount, then pick the amount off and the start and end dates.
Go to Settings, then Shipping and delivery, and create a shipping profile with packages and rates. Add a flat rate or free shipping threshold for each zone.
Create collections under Products, then Collections. Choose manual or automated rules by tag, price or vendor so products group into categories like New Arrivals.
Open Online Store, then Themes, and pick a free theme. Click Customize to edit colors, fonts, the header, homepage sections, and the navigation menu.
Turn on Shopify Payments under Settings, then Payments. Enter your business and bank details so customers can pay by card at checkout.
Set taxes under Settings, then Taxes and duties. Add the regions you sell to and let Shopify calculate rates, or set manual rates.
Connect your domain under Settings, then Domains. Buy one from Shopify or connect an existing domain and follow the DNS record instructions.
Write your store policies under Settings, then Policies. Add refund, privacy and terms pages, then remove the store password to launch.
Tips and common mistakes
Add at least one product with real photos before customizing the theme so you can see how the storefront looks.
Test checkout with a real order or Shopify's test mode before you share the link.
Keep shipping rates simple at first: one flat rate per region beats a complex table.
Check your theme on a phone, since most shoppers browse on mobile.
Questions
Do I need coding skills to build a Shopify store?
No. Themes and the drag-and-drop editor handle the design, and apps add extra features without code.
How much does Shopify cost?
Shopify charges a monthly subscription that varies by plan, and a free trial is usually available. Check the current plans page before you commit.
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes. Buy a domain through Shopify or connect one you already own by updating its DNS records in the Domains settings.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
