Looking to sell products online? It’s easier than ever with 1-grid’s Website Builder. With more South Africans shopping online than ever before, now is the perfect time to launch your online store and reach customers locally and globally.
This guide will show you why selling online makes sense and how simple and affordable it is to create your e-commerce website using 1-grid’s Website Builder.
What Is Website Builder?
Website builder is a user-friendly platform that allows anyone to create a website without coding. Using drag-and-drop functionality, pre-designed templates, and customisable content blocks, you can launch a fully functional website quickly.
It’s fast, affordable, and easy to manage.
Why Sell Online?
Your audience is online.
Millions of South Africans shop online every day.
Sell 24/7.
Your website never sleeps, letting you make sales while you rest.
Reach beyond your location.
Connect with customers locally, nationally, and globally.
Automation saves time.
Orders, payments, and notifications can all be handled automatically.
5 Reasons to Create an Online Store Using Website Builder
1. Affordable: Start without hiring developers or designers.
2. Easy: Drag and drop features, choose a template, and update content.
3. Quick: Launch in hours instead of weeks.
4. Full Control: Update products, pricing, shipping, and promotions anytime.
5. All-in-One Features: e-Commerce tools, payment gateways, SEO, mobile optimisation, and analytics are included.
How to Create Your Website in 7 Steps
1: Order Your 1-grid Website Builder.
Getting Started
Moving to 1-grid: Your Getting-Started Guide
Whether you’re a first-time customer or expanding your business, you can easily order Web Builder directly through the 1-grid website or via your Customer Zone.
New Customer
How to Place a New Order on 1-grid
Getting started is easy! If you’re new to our products and services, just follow these simple steps on our website.
Existing Customer
How to Order New / Additional Services via your Customer Zone
If you are returning and you want to expand, you can follow these steps from your Customer Zone.
Quick General Order Steps
1. Go to the 1-grid Website Builder page.
2. Select your preferred package.
3. Click Buy Now to add it to your cart and complete checkout.
4. Access your Web Builder through the Customer Zone.
5. Start designing your website right away.
2: Register Your Domain Name
How Do I Register a Domain
Choosing the right domain name for your website is important in establishing your online presence and the right visibility. It’s often the first interaction potential customers will have with you or your business.
3: Choose Your Favourite Template
Browse over 200+ professional, mobile-ready templates so picking one suited to your business or industry is easy.
You can also convert any template into an online store by adding the Shop plugin to a template designed for products, or by enabling e-Commerce features within an existing template.
This website builder allows you to choose an e-Commerce-focused template or add the Shop plugin to your existing website.
4: Customise Your Template
- Edit text, images, background colours, and layout to match your brand.
- Update social links and contact information.
- Preview changes before publishing.
5: Add the E-commerce Plugin
- Create a Shop page and link it to your menu.
- Drag and drop the e-commerce plugin to the page.
6: Customise Your Store
- Add products, write clear descriptions, and upload high-quality images.
- Configure pricing, shipping, and payment options.
7: Publish Your Website
- Once satisfied, click Publish, and your site will go live.
- Make real-time updates anytime.
Popular Products to Sell Online
Popular online products for an e-Commerce store include fashion items (apparel, shoes, accessories), health and beauty products (skincare, supplements, perfume), home goods (decor, kitchenware, smart gadgets), electronics, pet products, and digital products like courses and templates.
Trending niches also feature sustainable and personalised items, as well as products for home fitness and specialised hobbies like gaming.
FAQs
Q: What kind of content can I add to my site?
- Text
- Images
- Slideshows (Sliders)
- Galleries
- Facebook ‘like’ Button
- YouTube Videos
- Google Map
- ‘Tweet this’ Button
- Twitter Feed
- Buttons
- Contact Form
- Sign Up Form
- Dropbox File Link
- Disqus Comments
- SoundCloud
- Blog Posts
Q: Can I use Website Builder with a domain I already own?
Yes, you can map any domain name you own to your site using the Domain mapping page.
Q: How can I add content beyond that on your list?
Use Embed to add additional content.
Q: Will my site get a good ranking on Google and other search engines?
Search engine ranking is largely determined by the kind of content you add to your site and the number of other high-quality sites that link to your site. If you follow good practice, your site can do well.
Additional Resources
Website Builder Product Page
Getting Started with Web Builder at 1-grid
Everything You Need to Know About Domains at 1-grid
How to Update Your Domain’s Nameservers at 1-grid
Need Additional Support?
We’re Here to Help:
Building and publishing a website can feel technical, but this easy-to-use website builder means it doesn’t have to be. Stuck? Contact our Support Team for help (https://1grid.co.za/contact-us/). We’re ready to see how we can help!