What is an ecommerce website?

Ecommerce, short for Electronic commerce refers to any type of business sale or transaction that is carried out online. The importance of ecommerce is huge and the number of stores setting up shop online is on the rise.. 123 Reg makes creating your own ecommerce website easy and hassle-free.

Do I need technical knowledge to get started?

You do not need to know HTML, CSS, any programming languages, or have any other web design skills to build an online store with us. Our store builder uses a simple drag-and-drop interface you’ll get to grips with in no time.

How much does an ecommerce website cost?

The cost of creating an ecommerce website depends on how many items you want to sell on your site.. The entry-level Starter package allows you to sell up to 10 products, the mid-level Standard package offers up to 100 products, while the high-tier Pro package allows you to promote an unlimited number of products. As your business grows, you can easily upgrade your plan at any time.

Do I need to buy a separate package?

Each ecommerce package comes with everything you need to help you build and host your online shop, including web space, a free domain name, and email accounts. You will need to set up payment providers, such as creating a PayPal or Square account, but for everything else, simply log in and you can start building your store in a matter of minutes.

How do I set up an online shop and start selling products online?

Once you’ve purchased your package, here are the steps you’ll need to follow to create your own ecommerce website:. Log in to your 123 Reg Control Panel to access your Online Shop tool, Choose from one of the professional templates available, Add your own images, text and videos to your store that showcase your products, Set up a payment provider such as PayPal or Square, Establish any shipping costs and delivery options, Publish your site to make it live, . If you need to make any changes to your online shop after it’s gone live, you can easily update and republish it at any time.

If you need help, you can reach our experts over telephone support.. You can also visit our Support Site, where we have plenty of information and it’s likely that we’ve already answered your question. To get in touch with us, simply log in and click ‘Ask A Question’.

Do I need a domain name?

Without a domain people will not be able to find your site. Your 123 Reg Online Shop comes with a free domain name, but you can also purchase and use another one if you wish to.

Can I add Google Analytics?

Yes. You can also use the built-in analytics to track how your customers use your site.

How secure is 123 Reg Online Shop?

Along with our standard tight security for our servers, all packages have built-in security. All stores use a shared SSL certificate for added security, and with the use of certain payment providers, such as PayPal, your customers’ private information is kept even more secure.

Is there a minimum contract period?

The minimum contract period is 12 months. You can choose to pay monthly or annually, and if you choose to pay annually, you get two months off the price of your annual cost.

Can I upgrade my package?

If you want to sell even more products, just log into your 123 Reg control panel and choose the Upgrade option. We’ll calculate the new cost of your ecommerce package, and adjust the cost accordingly. You do not need to change anything on your website – just start selling more items!

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Ecommerce Website

Grow your business by building a powerful online store

“Having a website is absolutely crucial. We have been able to reach a huge audience and increase our customer base.”

Rob Wilson, Founder of Toast Ale

An affordable, all-in-one package with everything you need to easily set up and run a successful ecommerce store

Expand your potential reach

Create a professional site that suits your industry and sell your products across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Amazon.

Tailor customer experiences

Set up personalised visitor pop-up messages as well as automated emails that boost customer engagement.

Free domain, SSL and web hosting

We offer all-inclusive plans with an email address, domain, SSL certificate and web hosting included for free, so you can start selling online straight away.

Run your shop from any location

Promote your services on a global platform and effortlessly manage your inventory on-the-go – all without any technical knowledge.

Build an online shop without any technical skills

Easily create an online website, complete with all the features you need to be successful:

Set up multiple categories and variations for your products
Incorporate multiple payment methods, including PayPal, Square and Stripe
Offer international and local shipping with automatically calculated rates
Encourage repeat business by setting up automated emails to customers
Provide a seamless experience with a responsive site that instantly adapts to desktop and mobile devices

Sell anywhere online

Whether you have an existing business or are starting a new one, our powerful ecommerce platform helps you to generate more income. As part of it, you’ll be able to:

Start selling on popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
Promote your products on ecommerce sites such as Amazon and eBay
Engage directly with customers via Facebook Messenger

All the tools you need and more

Our built-in tools allow you to seamlessly market and manage your ecommerce business’ success:

Oversee your business from anywhere using the app My e-Shop
Set up automated emails that boost your customer engagement
Get detailed reports on your site’s performance
Gain more traffic and make it easy for customers to find you by using our built-in SEO tools
Easily integrate unique features, such as Contact Forms, Google Maps, YouTube videos and Product Reviews

Online Shop Starter
Everything a small online shop with a limited product range needs, for an affordable price. Easily upgradeable at any time.
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1st year equivalent of only
£7.50per month
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Prices exclude 20% VAT. £89.94 per year in advance; minimum contract duration 1 year, then £179.88.
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Online Shop Standard
The best package for growing ecommerce websites with more products to sell. Easily upgradeable at any time.
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1st year equivalent of only
£12.50per month
- 100
- 40+
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Prices exclude 20% VAT. £149.94 per year in advance; minimum contract duration 1 year, then £299.88.
Online Shop Pro
Ideal for established online shops, or those with a large range of products to offer. Easily upgradeable at any time.
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1st year equivalent of only
£25.00per month
- Unlimited
- 40+
- Automatic
Prices exclude 20% VAT. £299.94 per year in advance; minimum contract duration 1 year, then £599.88.

Create a beautiful online shop to attract more customers

You can easily set up a unique ecommerce website with our fully-customisable, professionally-designed templates. Personalise and update them in seconds, with no coding skills necessary.

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Powerful tools for your ecommerce business

Creating your store is just the beginning. Once you’re up and running, we’ll also provide you with all the help you need to manage your business day-to-day and grow it to success.

Manage product listings

Set up categories and product variations (colour, size, condition etc.) so your customers can quickly find and buy what they need.

Stock level notifications

Never sell out or be caught running short. We'll automatically notify you when your online store’s stock levels are low.

Create your own promotions

Set up promotional price discounts to encourage customers to purchase from your ecommerce website. You can also generate coupon codes for a particular product, or overall order, for customers to use at checkout.

30+ payment providers

Our ecommerce tools are integrated with 30+ of the best, most trusted payment providers like PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net and more. Set up different languages and currencies to cater for international customers.

Shipping integration

Integrated shipping with all of the major carriers including FedEx, UPS, USPS and more. Provide your customers with tracking information for their orders.

Track your store’s performance

Our full website analytics report includes total site traffic, user engagement and events, traffic source and physical location of site visitors. Google Analytics can also be easily integrated into your online store.

See how easy it is to start selling your products online

Watch our video and you’ll see how simple it can be to safely and securely sell online with our fantastic ecommerce hosting solution.

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Enhance your site’s potential

Choose from dozens of free and paid third-party apps that offer additional marketing and analytic services:

Allow customers to post ratings and reviews of your products with HelpfulCrowd
Analyse your site traffic, track sales and devise customer strategies using Convead
Set up your own loyalty, referral and giveaway schemes that reward customers with Gratisfaction
Retarget visitors by using Kliken to generate and display adverts of your products on all major websites

Setting up your online shop doesn’t have to be complicated

Our packages make setting up your ecommerce site hassle-free, even if you’re just getting started with your first ever digital store. It’s easy, just click, drag and drop to create your site - no previous experience necessary.

Large choice of templates

We have a variety of templates available that are suitable for a range of industries, ensuring that your site reflects your business.

Manage your business on-the-go

By using the mobile app My e-Shop, you can manage your inventory and orders from anywhere in the world.

Sell across multiple platforms

Expand your physical store by adding your online shop to sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Amazon and eBay. What’s more, all data automatically syncs to your store inventory.

Multiple payment and shipping options

International shipping and multiple payment methods such as PayPal, Stripe and Square are available, allowing anyone to purchase and receive your products.

Easily integrated apps

Our dedicated app store allows you to incorporate a range of unique features directly into your site, including a Sitemap Generator, Receipt Printing and Social Sharing buttons.

Built-in marketing tools

Promote your business by using Facebook and Google advertising and set up automated emails that remind customers about abandoned carts, feedback requests and more.

Secure checkout process

Since all our packages come with a free SSL certificate as standard, web browsers will immediately assure customers that your online shop is secure and safe to use.

Why create an Ecommerce Website with 123 Reg?

Some great reasons to choose an Ecommerce Website through 123 Reg.

Perfect for beginners

Get up and running quickly and easily with our simple setup wizard that requires no coding knowledge

All-in-one

Everything you need in one package – including a free domain, email, SSL and web hosting – for one great price

Real-time updates

Track your stores performance with built-in analytics and SEO tools so you can always improve your site

Satisfaction guaranteed

Cancel within 30 days of purchase with a full money back guarantee

Online store

Sell your products online and take secure payments using well known payment providers such as PayPal or Square

Always here to help

With over 20 years’ experience, our telephone support team are here to give you a helping hand

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