{"id":816,"date":"2022-09-07T11:46:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T11:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2022\/09\/07\/6538310-hostinger-website-builder-how-to-create-an-online-store\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:02:06","slug":"6538310-hostinger-website-builder-how-to-create-an-online-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/6538310-hostinger-website-builder-how-to-create-an-online-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostinger Website Builder: How to Create an Online Store"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating an online store with Hostinger Website Builder<\/a><\/b> is easy! Follow the below steps to get started 👇<\/p>

Step 1 – Enable and Set Up the Online Store Platform<\/h2>

Start with enabling the eCommerce platform<\/a><\/b> on your website. This way, you’ll get access to the store management area. There, you’ll create products, set up payment and shipping methods, manage orders, and customize all the store settings.<\/p>

Step 2 – Create Products<\/h2>

You may create up to 1000 products, and each of your products may have up to 50 options. The eCommerce platform supports physical products, digital products, services, donations, and appointments. To create products<\/a><\/b>, go to the Products<\/b> section in your store management area.<\/p>

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Learn more: How to Create Product Categories<\/a> 💡 <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

Step 3 – Display Products on Your Website<\/h2>

Once you create products, product pages<\/a><\/b> are created automatically. However, remember that products are not automatically displayed on your website. Use product sections<\/a><\/b> to display products on your website pages.<\/p>

Add to cart buttons are automatically added within product pages or sections. You can customize the button style and text as mentioned here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

Step 4 – Set Up Payment Methods<\/h2>

You can enable two types of payments in your store: online payments<\/a><\/b> and manual (offline) payments<\/a><\/b>. To set it up, go to the Store settings <\/b>→ Payments<\/b>.<\/p>

Step 5 – Set Up Delivery Methods<\/h2>

You can create an unlimited number of shipping zones and up to 20 shipping options per shipping zone. To set it up, go to the Store settings <\/b>→ Shipping<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>

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Learn more: Shipping Methods Based on Order Price or Order Weight<\/a> 💡 <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

Step 6 – Check the General Store Settings<\/h2>

In the store management area, access the Store settings<\/b> and make sure to double-check the following:<\/p>