Go From First Day to First Sale with Shopify USA

Share a great product idea with the world and start making money online.

Shopify experts will show you how to come up with the idea, develop a must-have product, build a powerful brand around it, and launch an effective marketing strategy. In a matter of weeks, you’ll be able to create an online store with a steady stream of customers. On a budget? Feel like a total beginner? This course is for you.

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Build your business in a few simple steps:

Develop a winning product

Analyze the market to discover who your ideal customers are, and then craft relevant messaging that resonates with them.

Design an e-commerce website

Take the guesswork out of it, and let your customers tell you if they’re committed to buying that shiny new product with so much potential.

Set up manufacturing and shipping

Find out how to send orders to your buyers faster, for less money, and simplify your workflow, so you can focus on what’s ahead.

Create a viral marketing plan that works

Engage with potential and current customers on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or wherever they go most, and turn them into fans of your brand.

Scale up as rapidly as you need to

Add products as your business grows and get insights about what to include in your business plan to secure additional funding.

Get everything you need to succeed

5 straightforward training modules

25 comprehensive video lessons

29 expert-produced playbooks, templates, and worksheets

Extended free access to the world’s most powerful ecommerce platform

Access to a closed-door community of like-minded startup founders

Exclusive discounts on Shopify plans

Discover some of the well-known brands that rely on Shopify:

Find out what our customers are saying:

Everything I wish I had access to when just starting out. Future brand builders are lucky to get this for free. The value in this course is incredible! Dan DemskyCEO of Unbound Merino

The First Day to First Sale course is perfect for new business owners, bootstrappers, and side hustlers looking to make money online. I can’t believe it’s free. Monisha EdwardsFounder of Scent & Fire

Joining this online course might just be the best decision you’ll ever make for your new online business. You’ll learn more in 30 days than most MBA’s teach you in a year. David GaylordCEO and Founder of BushBalm

FAQ

This course is for anyone on a budget who wants to start an ecommerce business, sell physical products online and grow their customer base.
Aspiring entrepreneurs who need help finding a winning product idea.
Startup Founders who are in the pre-launch phase and want to start off on the right foot.
Business owners that are in the early stages of their ecommerce business and want to gain traction.
Influencers or content creators who want to monetize their audience.
9-5 workers who want to augment their income and start a profitable side hustle.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed. Between juggling product development, branding, marketing, fulfillment, and cash flow, if you don’t know where to focus getting stressed and burnt out is inevitable.
Bad advice is costly. There is tons of misinformation out there that causes too many businesses to make mistakes, burn cash, and start at a major disadvantage.
A trial and error approach wastes valuable time. If you don’t know where to invest your energy you’ll end up losing years of progress while competitors pass you by.
Most online courses don’t apply to the real world. Too much high-level theory and a lack of actionable steps cause a lot to be lost in translation.
It’s easy to procrastinate when you don’t have a community of ecommerce business owners helping you stay motivated, accountable, and laser focused.
1. Learn the fundamentals of building an online business
2. Watch training modules and work on startup-related projects
3. Exchange ideas with a community of like-minded founders
4. Access strategy and tactics used by some of the biggest ecommerce brands
5. Develop an action plan vetted by Shopify experts
6. Get everything you need to succeed in about a month
7. Everything is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, so you’ll be able to work at your own pace.
Access to 25 in-depth video lessons. Get the inside scoop on strategy and roadmaps used by Shopify Experts and the biggest ecommerce brands.
37 free downloads with everything you need to succeed. From brand positioning to SEO strategy, buyer persona templates to social media plans, it’s all here.
Access to an exclusive community of thousands of ecommerce founders. Exchange ideas with like minded business leaders, and get help along the way.
Extended free trial access to the world’s most powerful Ecommerce platform. Get more time to build the online store of your dreams.
Access to exclusive discounts on Shopify plans. Shopify wants to reward founders who take their business seriously.
Big List of Business Ideas
Market Research and Competitor Analysis
Buyer’s Persona Template
Value Propositions Worksheet
Product Development Worksheet
Manufacturing Outreach Template
Brand Essentials Worksheet
Brand Positioning Analysis
Domain Name Generator
Website Wireframe Cheat Sheet
Product Photography Checklist
Creative Brief for Product Photography
Ecommerce Copywriting Template
Product Pricing Calculator
Shipping Label Template
Barcode Generator
Shipping Policy Template
Target Persona Journey Map
Marketing Acquisition Strategy
Social Media Plan
SEO Checklist
Email Templates
Video Ad Strategy Template
Creative Brief for Video Shoot
Lightweight Business Plan
Cash Flow Template

From First Day to First Sale

Million Dollar Ideas Start Here

Share a great product idea with the world and start making money online.

Build your business in a few simple steps:

Develop a winning product

Design an e-commerce website

Set up manufacturing and shipping

Create a viral marketing plan that works

Scale up as rapidly as you need to

Get everything you need to succeed

5 straightforward training modules

25 comprehensive video lessons

29 expert-produced playbooks, templates, and worksheets

Extended free access to the world’s most powerful ecommerce platform

Access to a closed-door community of like-minded startup founders

Exclusive discounts on Shopify plans

Discover some of the well-known brands that rely on Shopify:

Find out what our customers are saying:

FAQ

Shopify has helped millions grow their ecommerce businesses. Now it’s your turn.

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From First Day to First Sale

Million Dollar Ideas Start Here

Share a great product idea with the world and start making money online.

Build your business in a few simple steps:

Develop a winning product

Design an e-commerce website

Set up manufacturing and shipping

Create a viral marketing plan that works

Scale up as rapidly as you need to

Get everything you need to succeed

5 straightforward training modules

25 comprehensive video lessons

29 expert-produced playbooks, templates, and worksheets

Extended free access to the world’s most powerful ecommerce platform

Access to a closed-door community of like-minded startup founders

Exclusive discounts on Shopify plans

Discover some of the well-known brands that rely on Shopify:

Find out what our customers are saying:

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Shopify has helped millions grow their ecommerce businesses. Now it’s your turn.