In this episode Lauren & Matt talk through the 7 essential steps to building your own online bookstore. From choosing the right platform to launching your site, we’ll cover everything you need to know to sell your self-published books directly to your readers.

Dive Deeper

💡 Step 1:

• Shopify
  • Learn More About Selling Your Book With Shopify and Lulu Direct
• WooCommerce
  • Learn More About Selling Your Book With WooCommerce and Lulu Direct
• Wix
  • Learn More About Selling Your Book With Wix and Lulu Direct
• Squarespace

💡 Step 2:

• Shopify | How to Choose the Best Domain Name in 2024

💡 Step 3:

• Lulu Blog | What Is an Author Brand and Why Does It Matter?

💡 Step 4:

• Lulu Blog | Customer Service and Your Ecommerce Business

💡 Step 6:

• Lulu U Playlist | Lulu Direct for Shopify
• Lulu U Playlist | Lulu Direct for WooCommerce
• Lulu U Playlist | Lulu Direct for Wix
• Influencer Marketing Hub | Top 14 eCommerce Plugins to Power Your eCommerce Site in 2024

💡 Step 7:

• Lulu Blog | Can’t-Miss Tips for Building a Better Ecommerce Store
• Lulu Blog | Optimized for Mobile: The Future of Bookselling

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