How to launch your store: a go-live checklist
Everything to check before you hit Publish — products, payments, checkout, shipping, branding, menu, policies and sharing — in one run-through.
Last updated 18 June 2026
Built your store and not sure it's ready? Run this checklist top to bottom — each item links to the full guide if you need it. Then hit Publish.
Products & catalog
- At least a few products added, each with a clear name, price and good photos — see Add & manage products.
- Catalog model set if you sell sizes/colours — see Set up your catalog.
- Categories defined so customers can filter — see Categories.
Getting paid & delivery
- A working payment method turned on (Razorpay, COD, UPI or WhatsApp) — see How to get paid.
- Checkout fields set so you collect phone + address — see Checkout.
- Delivery charges decided (flat fee, free-above, or free) — see Set delivery charges.
- Your WhatsApp number added under Settings → Store details.
Looks & trust
- Logo, colours and announcement bar set — see Branding.
- Menu tidied — hide links you don't use — see Edit your menu.
- Policies written (returns, delivery) — see Policies & products page.
- SEO & share image set so your link looks good when forwarded — see SEO & social sharing.
Launch
- 1Click Open Store and walk through it as a customer — browse, add to cart, and start a checkout.
- 2Place one test order to confirm payment and that you get the order + email.
- 3Hit Publish — your store goes live at
yourname.sitesplaced.com. - 4Share the link on WhatsApp and your Instagram bio. You're open for business!
Want your own domain?
Upgrade anytime to use yourbrand.com and remove SitesPlaced branding — see Free store vs premium and Connect a custom domain.
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