How to Start Your Own Online Store For Free

When it comes to creating an online store, there are many different routes you can take. I have had the most success with Zlio and Café Press. Both are completely free and easy to set up! I’ve provided links to both websites below (under resources).

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer
• Internet Connection
• Patience

1. Zlio allows you to create up to 20 different stores each offering up to 1000 unique items. Choose from over 6 million name brand products, including I pods, Iphones, Playstation 3’s, Flat-Screen TV’s from
   thousands of top merchants like Newegg.com, buy.com, and even the Apple Store. Choose from about 20 free templates or create your own to customize your store the way you see fit.
2. Zlio is by far my favorite when it comes to creating an online store. It’s how I got my start in the world of making money online. My Zlio stores now generate over $1000/month and that number grows every month.
3. Cafe Press allows you to design your own logos and “press” them onto almost anything and sell them in your store. Your logos can be pressed onto shirts, mugs, mouse pads, stationary, posters, stickers, etc, and you sell them at a marked up price that you choose. It’s a completely free service, all you have to do is design a few logos or you could even download any design you like off the internet.
4. After opening up a couple of stores with Zlio or Café Press you’ll need to market them a little bit. This is probably the hardest part when it comes to driving traffic to your site. Be creative, use any free advertising you can think of and don’t be afraid to spend a couple bucks!

Tips & Warnings

• Create multiple stores for multiple streams of incomes
• Don't get discouraged if your stores don't make money right away, it takes time.