{"id":105019,"date":"2024-06-01T10:58:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T10:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartthink.rs\/uncategorized\/e-commerce-website-and-how-to-create-it-in-10-steps\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T12:10:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:10:48","slug":"e-commerce-website-and-how-to-create-it-in-10-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartthink.rs\/en\/blog-en\/e-commerce-website-and-how-to-create-it-in-10-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"E-commerce website and how to create it in 10 steps?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

E-commerce website and how to create it in 10 steps? A guide for beginners who want an e-commerce website <\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

Welcome to our guide, how to create an e-commerce website.<\/h3>\n

If you want to improve your business and take advantage of the growing trend of online sales, you are in the right place!<\/h3>\n

The e-commerce market is experiencing excellent growth and represents an incredible opportunity for all entrepreneurs throughout Serbia and the world.<\/h3>\n

According to the latest projections, revenues in the e-commerce sector in Serbia will reach an incredible 1,012 million US dollars in 2024. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.52% from 2024 to 2029. <\/h3>\n

And that means the market value will reach an impressive $1,669 million by 2029. <\/h3>\n

The number of users in the e-commerce market is expected to grow to 2.7 million users by 2029. The share of users will be 33.8% in 2024, and it is expected to reach 41.4% by 2029. The average revenue per user (ARPU) will be around US$508.50. <\/h3>\n

Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive and clear guide that will help you create a successful e-commerce site that will attract new users and increase your sales. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, our content is tailored to ease the process of creating and optimizing your online store. <\/h3>\n

Continue reading and find out all the key steps for creating a successful e-commerce website.<\/h3>\n

So let's get started:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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1. Choose <\/span><\/span>and domain name<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Web hosting is one of the key elements for accessing your business on the Internet.<\/h3>\n

Hosting stores all the files of your e-commerce store and allows visitors to access them.<\/h3>\n

However, with so many hosting companies available, finding a reliable provider can be challenging.<\/h3>\n

Although cheaper solutions may seem attractive, keep in mind that such providers can limit the overall capabilities of your e-commerce website.<\/h3>\n

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a hosting provider:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Availability guarantee (Uptime guarantee)<\/h3>

Frequent downtime is bad for e-commerce sites. In addition to negatively impacting search engine optimization (SEO), it can lead to lost sales and damage to brand credibility. Choose a hosting provider that offers at least a 99.9% uptime guarantee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Speed & Optimization<\/h3>

Fast page loading helps improve user experience (UX) and site ranking. For optimal performance, choose web hosting with a server response time (SRT) of less than 200ms. Also, explore user reviews and CDN integration support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Bandwidth<\/h3>

It refers to the amount of data that a site can transmit to visitors in a certain period of time. The higher the bandwidth, the more traffic the site can handle. For optimal performance, check if your hosting provider offers unlimited bandwidth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Storage<\/h3>

An e-commerce website should have enough space to accommodate content, including images and videos of products. Assess your needs properly so that your online store has enough room to grow<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Security<\/h3>

Choose web hosting with a high level of protection to ensure the security of your site. Some of the important aspects include access management, SSL certificates, multi-layered firewalls, automatic backups and easy data recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Simplicity of use<\/h3>

Although cPanel is very popular, some hosting providers offer custom control panels. That's why not all providers have cPanel. For example, some of them offer an intuitive control panel that makes it easy to manage your hosting account. But it's not the cPanel we're used to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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User Support<\/h3>

A good hosting provider provides 24\/7 customer support so that your e-commerce website is always available. It can also offer an extensive knowledge base and other resources to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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2. Which hosting is best for a website?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

After finding the perfect web hosting for your e-commerce project, it's time to decide on the type of hosting.<\/h3>\n

The four most common types of hosting are shared, VPS, cloud and WordPress hosting.<\/h3>\n

Here's a quick overview:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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