E-commerce Business in Pakistan: Shopify to Cash on Delivery
Start an online store in Pakistan from zero: market research, Shopify setup, domain, payments, shipping, cash-on-delivery couriers (TCS, PostEx, Trax), products, design and the free apps that boost sales.
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Course introduction: Shopify store to Facebook ads
What this course covers, from the Pakistani e-commerce market to a live Shopify store with ads and delivery. No prior experience needed.
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What we will learn in this course
The course plan: Pakistani vs US markets, product hunting and sourcing, store setup, payments, couriers and ads.
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Pakistani vs US e-commerce marketplace
Compare the two markets: starting cost, profit, ad cost and risk, so you know where to begin.
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Shopify vs WordPress: which is best in Pakistan?
The two platforms compared for a Pakistani online store: features, cost, ease and support.
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Get the Shopify $1 plan for 3 months
How to start Shopify for $1 a month for the first three months.
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Add a theme with the important settings
Install a Shopify theme and set the important options for a beginner store.
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Buy a domain from Namecheap
How to buy a domain from Namecheap at the lowest rate, with a promo code.
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Connect your Namecheap domain to Shopify
Point your Namecheap domain to your Shopify store step by step.
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Add payment methods in Shopify
Add EasyPaisa, bank transfer, cash on delivery, cards and PayPal as payment options in your Shopify store.
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All important Shopify store settings
Go through every important store setting, including checkout settings and the privacy policy page.
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Shipping settings and shipping zones
Set up shipping zones and rates in Shopify in detail.
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Best courier for cash on delivery in Pakistan
The top three couriers for COD in Pakistan compared in detail.
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Open a TCS COD account
Which documents TCS needs, what rates it offers, and how to open the cash-on-delivery account.
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Process orders quickly on the TCS portal
Fulfil orders on the TCS portal the fast way, from booking to dispatch.
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Open a PostEx COD account
Create a PostEx cash-on-delivery account online.
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Link the PostEx app with Shopify
Add PostEx to Shopify and set up every option of the app.
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Fulfil orders on the PostEx portal
Fulfil orders on PostEx, including automatic order fulfilment.
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Open a Trax COD account
Open a Trax cash-on-delivery account using JazzCash or a bank account.
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Upload a product on Shopify
Add your first product to Shopify: title, images, price, variants and more.
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Upload products in bulk
Upload many products at once with the Shopify bulk product uploader, from preparing the file to the import.
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Customize the header and footer
Edit the Shopify header and footer in detail so the store matches your brand.
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Design the homepage step by step
Build a homepage that catches attention and drives sales, section by section.
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Product page settings for beginners
The product page settings that matter, and the mistakes to avoid.
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Add a free WhatsApp button
Add a WhatsApp chat button to your Shopify store for free.
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Add a free countdown timer
Add a free sales countdown timer to your Shopify store.
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Add a sticky Add to Cart button for free
Install a free app that keeps the Add to Cart button visible while the customer scrolls.
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Add a free visitor counter
Track visitors on your Shopify store with a free counter.
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Hide unwanted checkout fields
Remove the checkout fields you do not need so more visitors finish their order.
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Generate policy pages faster with ChatGPT
Write your store policies quickly with ChatGPT or Shopify's own templates.
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Import reviews from AliExpress for free
Bring product reviews from AliExpress into Shopify with a free app.
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Manage inventory in Shopify
Add, remove and edit inventory, and check the history of every stock change.
