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Getting Started with Orbit Commerce

Welcome to Orbit Commerce! This comprehensive guide will walk you through setting up your first store, from creating your account to making your first sale. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional e-commerce store ready to serve customers.

Quick Start Checklist

Create Your Account

Sign up for your free Orbit Commerce account and verify your email.

Choose Your Domain

Select a custom domain or use our free subdomain to get started quickly.

Pick Your Theme

Choose from our collection of high-converting, mobile-optimized themes.

Set Up Payments

Configure your payment providers to start accepting orders immediately.

Before You Begin

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What You'll Need

  • • A valid email address
  • • A domain name (optional - we provide free subdomains)
  • • Business information for payment setup
  • • Product images and descriptions (can be added later)

This guide assumes you're starting from scratch. If you already have an account, you can skip to the relevant sections. Each step includes screenshots and detailed explanations to ensure you don't get stuck.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Getting started with Orbit Commerce is completely free. You can create your account and start building your store immediately, with no credit card required.

Account Creation Process

  1. 1
    Visit the signup page

    Go to orbit-commerce.com/start and click “Start for Free”

  2. 2
    Enter your details

    Provide your email, create a secure password, and enter your store name

  3. 3
    Verify your email

    Check your inbox and click the verification link we sent you

Pro Tip

Choose a store name that reflects your brand. You can always change it later, but it's used in your initial store URL and admin dashboard.

Step 2: Choose Your Domain

Your domain is your store's address on the internet. Orbit Commerce offers flexible options to get you online quickly, whether you want to use your own domain or start with our free subdomain service.

Free Subdomain

Perfect for getting started quickly. Your store will be available at yourstore.myorbitcommerce.com

  • • Instant setup
  • • SSL certificate included
  • • Can upgrade to custom domain anytime

Custom Domain

Use your own domain name for a more professional appearance and better branding.

  • • Professional appearance
  • • Better for SEO
  • • Full control over branding

Step 3: Pick Your Theme

Your theme determines how your store looks and feels to customers. All Orbit Commerce themes are mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and designed for conversion.

Step 4: Set Up Payments

Configure your payment providers to start accepting orders. Orbit Commerce integrates with all major payment processors including Stripe, PayPal, and more.

Next Steps

Now that your store is set up:

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SEO Optimization

Optimize your store for search engines

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Social Media Marketing

Drive traffic with social ads

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Detailed technical documentation for advanced features.

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