Complete checklist before launching your online shop

Before going live, it's better to check every point once than to fix things afterward while the first orders are already coming in. Here's the list, in order.

Administrative side

Valid ID, self-employed status or business registration ready, bank details in the right name. All three documents validated before expecting to sell anything.

Product listing side

Sharp photos in natural light, from several angles. A precise title, a description giving material and measurements. Price set relative to comparable items already listed, commission and delivery factored into the math.

Organization side

Time set aside every day to answer messages and prepare orders quickly — that's often what's missing the first month, more than the product itself.

Rules worth knowing

Knowing how a return works and within what time frame, before getting one for real for the first time, avoids wasting time looking up the answer under pressure.