By creating your own shop at CopeCart you get the opportunity to create customized offers, attractive discounts and appealing package deals for your customers. This will allow you to implement your marketing strategies in an even more effective way and serve your customer base in the best possible way.
Create your shop on CopeCart
1. Log in to your CopeCart account and go to the 'Products' section.
2. Please select the tab 'My Shops' and click on the button "New Shop".
3. Enter a name for your shop and then click the "Create Shop" button.
This is followed by the editing page for your store.
The editing page is divided into four sections:
Shop
Products
Payment & Checkout
Additional
Shop
If you want, you can edit the already selected shop name again in this step. You also have the option to set an internal store name here. Please note that the internal name is only visible to you and serves to distinguish or identify your store from others.
Insert your shop logo. It should be in JPG or PNG format and have a file size of less than 2 MB. The recommended image size is 740 × 500 pixels.
Activate your shop image to make your store more attractive. This image will be displayed as a banner on your store website. Please use a JPG or PNG format that is smaller than 2 MB and has a recommended size of 740 × 500 pixels. Make sure that the image does not contain illegal or offensive content.
Enable your shop description. Make sure it's detailed to attract buyers' attention. Make sure customers understand what your store is about, what benefits it offers, and what products you offer.
To create your own subdomain, follow these steps:
Enter a subdomain name that matches the following parameters:
Type: name (e.g. myshop). Example: myshop.store.copecart.com
Save the changes to continue.
Please note: If you don't save the changes, your store URL will be displayed as copecart.com/shops/12345678 by default.
If you have already created an upsell product, you can now add it to your shop. Please note that the shop itself cannot be created as an upsell product. It is important to know that the upsell product is different from the original product and therefore may require additional contract information from the customer.
Unlocking the thank you page: This page informs users that their action has been successfully completed.
Activate discount: You have the choice to set a discount for your products (in the form of a percentage or a fixed amount) or activate promo codes in your store. The discount given applies to all products in the store and does not affect the shipping price. Promo codes can be applied either to the entire order or to selected products.
For products with net prices, the discount and promo codes are calculated before VAT is deducted. For products with gross prices, the discount and promo codes will be deducted from the total amount. Learn more about promo codes at CopeCart here.
Use your own domain with us and give your shop a unique, professional identity. With a custom shop domain, your online store gets a distinctive web address that perfectly represents your business.
Add your own domain
Add your own domain
Before you can use your own domain, you first need to contact our support team to have this option enabled for your account.
Once activated, you can either purchase a new domain or use an existing one.
Only then can you begin the verification process.
Domain Verification: Setup Steps
Enter your domain and add the domain name.
Once the status shows as "pending," you can proceed.
To verify your domain, please follow these steps to add the required TXT DNS record:
1. Log in to your domain registrar
Sign in to the website of your domain registrar or DNS provider, where you manage your domain settings.
2. Access the DNS management section
Navigate to the "DNS Management" or "DNS Settings" section of your domain. The name of this option may vary depending on your provider (e.g., "Manage DNS Records").
3. Add the required TXT DNS record
Add the following TXT record to your DNS settings:
Type
Name
Value
4. Wait for DNS changes to take effect
Once the records are saved, the system needs some time to process the changes. This may take at least an hour.
5. Automatic verification
Our system automatically checks domain ownership every hour. Once the verification is successful, your domain will be fully active.
Important Notes
If your domain is not verified within the next 14 days, it will be automatically deleted.
If you encounter any issues during setup, check your DNS settings or contact your domain registrar for assistance.
Products
Activate your product categories. In this section you can create, modify or remove category labels that will be displayed below the product description in your store. You decide how the categories are named and which product is assigned to which category. You are free to assign a product to different categories to make the product search more user-friendly and efficient.
You must have created at least two items to be able to add items to the store.
Add your products and bundles to your store.
Important: If you make changes to your products, it is recommended that you first remove the product from the store and then add it again with the saved adjustments. Direct changes to the product in the store could not be implemented at this time.
Payment & Checkout
Select the payment methods with which your products can be purchased and a checkout for your shop. Also, choose how long your customers can return the product after purchase by configuring the return policy. You can find everything you need to know about returns here.
Additional
In your overview of all transactions, you can filter those that were made via your store:
Here is the filtering, click on the image to see it larger:
Activate your support settings. Your customers will have access to the contact details and can contact you if they have any questions. If you have several stores, you can enter different e-mail addresses.
Activate your newsletter settings.
Fill out the form for your notifications. You can find everything about notifications here.
If you have entered all data successfully, click on the green box in the upper right corner to save.
For further questions, please feel free to contact our support team.
Best regards
Your CopeCart Team