Launch my online store

Step 6 of the Set up my online store with a Websites + Marketing Commerce plan

You've built your storefront, added products and configured all the essential systems. It's time for one last run-through, and then launch!

Check your store

Make sure that:

• All product information is accurate
• Images load quickly and look professional
• Inventory levels are set correctly
• The shopping cart works on desktop and mobile
• The checkout process completes successfully
• Payment processing works with test transactions
• Tax calculations are accurate for your locations
• Shipping rates calculate correctly
• Contact information is easy to find
• Email confirmations send correctly

Test your store

Place several test orders.

• Use different devices (phone, tablet, computer)
• Try various payment methods
• Test different shipping options
• Verify the complete customer journey

Go live

We recommend first publishing to the temporary GoDaddysites.com domain that comes free with your plan. This way you can complete a test purchase without changing the content on your existing website, which customers may be visiting. It's a simple republish once you're ready to promote your website.

• Process a few real orders to test your systems.
• Announce the launch to friends and family, gather their feedback on the shopping experience and make adjustments.
• When you're done testing, publish to your desired domain and start promoting your store more broadly.

Ready? Follow the steps to publish your new online store.

Monitor your live store

After launching, monitor your online store closely for the first few days. Watch for:

• Any error messages customers might encounter
• Orders processing correctly
• Email notifications working
• Payment confirmations
• Any customer service questions

Congratulations! Your online store is officially open and ready to turn visitors into customers. Next, find out how to grow your new business.