Want to E-commerce but stuck? let's get you over these blockers. (real stuff)

You probably want to ride the e-commerce wave. But despite all the motivation and all the technical tools available, you are stuck because of one big hurdle.

Let's take a swing at few of these hurdles that majority of e-commerce entrepreneurs get stuck at:

Hurdle 1: No money for Shopify to get started?

• Use the open-source Saleor. Takes a bit to install, but it is completely free and as good as Shopify in presentation.

Here's the installation-steps page to get you started right now.

(you can host your website for free on a heroku instance initially)

Hurdle 2: How to research & find great products that have market?

• Go to crowdfunding websites. Find abandoned projects. The ones which have comments like "This scammer stole my money" or Are we ever going to see this delivered?

Now, figure out which one you can bring to market fast using manufacturers in China. Here's a successful example of Canadian guy Jack doing this. Read it so you understand what it takes and how to get started.

Shortlist a product, talk to the manufacturer put on the website & start taking orders.

Hurdle 3: Website & Product is ready, but visitors are not converting?

• You need to overhaul your website copy and website-funnel experience to persuade visitors to give you their money and take your product. Read copywriting books or work with a decent copywriter. You can get started for learning this stuff for free on the subreddit: r/conversionboosters.

This was a quick one, I might add more later.

Disclaimer: I mod the above-mentioned subreddit.

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