Create a WooCommerce store and launch it successfully
Overview: Create a WooCommerce store
Introduction: For whom is WooCommerce worthwhile?
Requirements
Customize design and layout
Install and configure WooCommerce
Add products
Set up payment methods
Set up your customers' favorite payment methods in WooCommerce, have a clear dashboard for you and your accounting department and transparent fees that only apply to successful transactions? You get all this with Mollie as your payment provider. When you create a WooCommerce store, you can test Mollie for free. Your customers won't notice a thing, because the checkout is seamlessly integrated - without redirecting to external pages. Watch the video to see how you can integrate Mollie into your WooCommerce store:
Create a Mollie account for your company
Install the Mollie plugin on your WordPress site
Activate the Mollie plugin
Enter your Mollie API key
In your Mollie dashboard, go to Settings > Profiles and activate the desired payment methods
Go to WordPress, open WooCommerce > Settings > Payments and select these payment methods
After authorization, you can receive payments
Receive payments with Mollie now
Did you know? You can also easily offer subscription models via Mollie
Optimize checkout with Mollie
When you create your WooCommerce store, it's best to use our tried-and-tested Mollie checkout right from the start. This makes shopping cart abandonment a thing of the past. You can customize the WooCommerce checkout with just a few clicks. With local payment methods, a smooth process and the sophisticated, seamlessly integrated design, you create trust and boost your conversion.
Security & legal aspects
When operating a WooCommerce store, certain legal requirements must be met, especially with regard to WooCommerce security and the protection of your customers' data. This includes compliance with data protection regulations such as the GDPR in the EU, which imposes strict guidelines on the processing of personal data. This is one of the reasons why we advised you above to install Germanized when creating a WooCommerce store.
However, payment processes must also be secure and designed in accordance with legal requirements. Mollie offers comprehensive security measures to protect payment transactions. These include encryption technologies and compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Find out more about the current PSD3 directive, which further strengthens security in electronic payment transactions, and about Mollie's general security measures.
Other useful WooCommerce plugins
Numerous useful plugins are available to expand and optimize your WooCommerce store. These cover various areas, including SEO, shipping options and voucher management. Popular plugins include Yoast SEO for better search engine discoverability and Advanced Gift Card for creating complex voucher promotions. Discover our comprehensive overview of 14 useful WooCommerce plugins.
How much does a WooCommerce store cost?
The cost of a WooCommerce store varies depending on the hosting provider, design and feature requirements. While WooCommerce itself is free, additional costs may apply for premium themes, plugins and hosting. With Mollie, you only pay a transparent fee for successful transactions - no one-off or monthly costs.
What do I need for a WooCommerce store?
For a WooCommerce store, you need a hosting provider that meets the technical requirements, a WordPress installation and the WooCommerce plugin. You should also find out about the legal requirements for operating an online store.
WooCommerce offers a variety of payment methods. Via Mollie, for example, you have over 30 global and local payment methods that you can offer your customers.
What payment methods are available with WooCommerce?
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